Molly McVety

Molly McVety is a staff writer for PhillyVoice with interests in both the natural and man-made environment, community debates and all things pop culture. She has previously written for DelawareOnline / The News Journal and received her bachelor’s degree in environmental science from the University of Delaware. When she’s not writing Molly enjoys making and listening to music, taking long walks and cooking.

molly@phillyvoice.com

October 31, 2025

Arts & Culture

Germantown school honors Frances Ellen Watkins Harper by unveiling mural on abolitionist's 200th birthday

by Molly McVety

Mural Arts Philadelphia and Penn State University's Center for Black Digital Research unveiled a new mural at Greene Street Friends School in Germantown on Thursday of acclaimed poet and abolitionist Frances Ellen Watkins Harper.

October 31, 2025

Fitness

A long walk may be better for your heart than multiple shorter ones

by Molly McVety

A long walk offers more heart health benefits than getting a similar amount of steps from several smaller walks, a new study finds. Participants who regularly walked for longer than 15 minutes were 70% less likely to develop cardiovascular disease compared to those who got most of their steps in walks of 5 minutes or less.

October 31, 2025

Lawsuits

Philly sues CVS Health, other pharmacy benefit managers for their roles in opioid crisis

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia filed a lawsuit claiming CVS Health, Express Scripts, Optum and other pharmacy benefit managers perpetuated the city's opioid crisis by overprescribing opioids and deceptively marketing the products.

October 30, 2025

Obituaries

Pierre Robert, Harry Donahue remembered for their legendary radio careers

by Molly McVety

Longtime WMMR DJ Pierre Robert and retired KYW anchor Harry Donahue died Wednesday. Jon Bon Jovi was among the musicians who paid tribute to Robert. Donahue, who also voice Temple sports, was fondly recalled by Owls announcer Kevin Copp and others.

October 29, 2025

Crime

ICE deports man involved in the 1994 murder of Philly teenager Eddie Polec

by Molly McVety

Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced on Tuesday that it had deported Bou Khathavong, who was found guilty of criminal conspiracy in the 1994 murder of Eddie Polec, a Philadelphia teenager.

October 29, 2025

Food & Drink

Eli Kulp, a former chef at Fork, to receive humanitarian award a decade after being paralyzed in an Amtrak crash

by Molly McVety

A decade after being paralyzed in an Amtrak crash, former chef Eli Kulp will receive a humanitarian award from Jefferson Health's Magee Rehabilitation Hospital for his work to uplift the city's culinary scene.

October 28, 2025

Celebrities

Charles Barkley to open steakhouse, cigar lounge at Valley Forge Casino Resort

by Molly McVety

76ers legend Charles Barkley is opening a steakhouse and cigar lounge at Valley Forge Casino Resort. The opening dates have not been revealed, but he says the establishments will be 'fun, comfortable and full of personality.'

October 28, 2025

Education

Transportation barriers prevent some Philly students from visiting colleges, so Pa. state schools are facilitating bus trips

by Molly McVety

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is offering day trips to seven universities located within three hours of Philadelphia this fall. The campus visits are open to 945 high school students from Philly. They are aimed at reducing transportation barriers that prevent prospective students from visiting college campuses.

October 27, 2025

Entertainment

Another 1 million World Cup tickets to go on sale; deadline to enter lottery is Friday

by Molly McVety

Fans must enter by Friday for a chance to buy 2026 World Cup tickets in November. Lincoln Financial Field will host six matches, including a July 4 game.

October 27, 2025

Food & Drink

Couple who helped to turn Gayborhood into thriving business district honored in Out Magazine

by Molly McVety

Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran, a married couple who own several restaurants and shops in the Gayborhood area, were recognized in Out Magazine's Out100 issue for their innovative vision in revitalizing the neighborhood.