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

July 14, 2026

Illness

Pa. health department launches dashboard of reported measles cases in the state

by Molly McVety

Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Health launched an online dashboard that tracks the status of reported measles cases around the state.

July 14, 2026

Courts

Pa. and N.J. each receive over $400,000 in 23andMe settlement

by Molly McVety

Pennsylvania and New Jersey announced settlements with the genetic testing company 23andMe after 42 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit in the wake of the company's 2023 data breach.

July 13, 2026

Health News

Jefferson's Sidney Kimmel Medical College to open Allentown campus

by Molly McVety

Thomas Jefferson University plans to open a Sidney Kimmel Medical College branch campus in Allentown. Its first class will begin instruction in July 2029.

July 13, 2026

Obituaries

Richard D. Wood Jr., the Wawa CEO who brought made-to-order hoagies to the chain, dies at 88

by Molly McVety

Richard Wood Jr., longtime CEO of Wawa, died on Friday at 88, the company said Monday. He is credited with implementing made-to-order hoagies and expanding the convenience chain beyond the Philly region.

July 10, 2026

Investigations

Delco couple arrested for allegedly abusing and neglecting woman with down syndrome

by Molly McVety

Yahnae Clegg-Brown and Naiyr 'Hasan' Sanders, of Colwyn, were arrested for allegedly abusing and neglecting a 20-year-old woman with down syndrome in their care, Delaware County prosecutors said Thursday.

July 10, 2026

Movies

Philadelphia's underrated role in the '80s rock music scene will be the subject of an upcoming documentary

by Molly McVety

An upcoming documentary, ‘When We Rocked,’ will explore Philadelphia’s impact on the rock music scene between 1978 and 1992. Producers interviewed over a dozen artists in the making of the film.

July 10, 2026

Transportation

Uber is offering free rides to older adults in West and Southwest Philly

by Molly McVety

Uber relaunched its Senior Ride Program, which is offering a one-time, $50 voucher to adults 60 and older who live in certain parts of West and Southwest Philadelphia.

July 10, 2026

Transportation

MLB All-Star events and celebrations for Ben Franklin Bridge's 100th birthday to cause road closures around city

by Molly McVety

Road closures for the Ben Franklin Bridge's 100th birthday and MLB All-Star events are expected to cause traffic around the city over the next few days.

July 9, 2026

Meet the West Philly fashion designer who's on the upcoming season of 'Project Runway'

by Molly McVety

Varvara 'Bobby' Diakonenkova, a West Philly-based fashion designer and Drexel graduate, is one of 22 contestants competing on the newest season of 'Project Runway,' which premieres Thursday.

July 9, 2026

Investigations

Delco man arrested for allegedly threatening to burn down Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion in Harrisburg

by Molly McVety

Richard Franklin, 65, of Brookhaven, allegedly used an antisemitic slur while threatening to burn down Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's mansion in Harrisburg. He is charged with terroristic threats and ethnic intimidation.