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.
December 12, 2025
Transportation
Delaware County trolley riders should plan for longer trips during weekends through May
Buses will replace trolleys on on Delaware County's D1 and D2 routes during weekends through May 2026 while crews work to clear tree branches and brush, SEPTA says.December 12, 2025
Holiday
Mummers Parade named nation's best holiday procession by USA Today ahead of its 125th anniversary
Philadelphia's Mummers Parade was named as the best holiday parade in the country by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. It will celebrate its 125th anniversary this year.December 11, 2025
Celebrities
Taylor Swift names her favorite song and reminisces about singing the anthem before a 76ers game at age 12
Taylor Swift appeared on 'The Late Show' to promote her Disney+ docuseries and revealed her favorite song. She also reflected on singing the anthem at a Sixers game in 2002.December 11, 2025
Transportation
Overnight lane closures slated for I-95 segments in Philly next week
Road work on Interstate 95 will cause overnight lane closures on two segments of the highway in Philadelphia next week — between the Cottman Avenue and Allegheny Avenue interchanges in Northeast Philly and between Christian Street and Packer Avenue on I-95 South in south Philly.December 10, 2025
Business
Christmas Village shoppers swarm new vendor to pay $10-$40 for mysterious unopened packages
Christmas Village shoppers are swarming Chain Mail Unclaimed to pay $10-$40 for a mysterious unopened package. Owner Emma Zielinski says she is selling around 500 packages per day at her booth.December 10, 2025
Arts & Culture
FringeArts brings back programming from January to May after boost in festival attendance
FringeArts announced it's bringing back seasonal programming from January to May after seeing a boost in attendance in its monthlong festival in September.December 10, 2025
Investigations
Windows at Philly's federal courthouse broken by vandals, U.S. Marshals say
U.S. Marshals Service announced that the James A Byrne Courthouse in Center City was vandalized Monday night.December 10, 2025
Development
Who is moving into Center City's new apartment buildings? A lot of transplants from other East Coast cities
Nearly 50% of the residents of Center City's apartment complexes are from outside of the Philadelphia region, a new report shows. Center City District published survey results from residents in around two dozen of the neighborhood's higher-end apartments. Its officials view the study as "chapter one" of similar population studies.December 8, 2025
Celebrities
David Corenswet says Philly theater roots prepared him for his 'Superman' role
David Corenswet sat down with 'Wicked: For Good' star Jonathan Bailey for Variety's 'Actors on Actors' series. Corenswet said his Philly theater background helped prepare him for his leading role in 'Superman.'December 5, 2025
Education
Library Company of Philadelphia, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731, agrees to merger with Temple University
Temple University and the Library Company of Philadelphia, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731, agreed to a merger Thursday. The deal will be finalized by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and Philadelphia Orphans' Court.Just In
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- Boyz II Men is getting a mural in South Philly just blocks away from where its members met
- Quality time at family meals may lower teens' risk of using alcohol, marijuana
- Exemption to overnight curfew would allow gyms and fitness centers to open before 6 a.m.
- Sonny Jurgensen, the Eagles gunslinger and Hall of Fame QB, dies at 91
- Source: Sixers sign Dominick Barlow to multiyear standard contract
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