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

February 2, 2026

Women's Health

Birth center coming to Germantown aims to fill void left by closure of Bryn Mawr's

by Molly McVety

The Philadelphia Midwife Collective plans to open a birth center in Germantown to fill the void left by the closure of Bryn Mawr's LifeCycle Wellness, which has provided midwifery services for nearly 50 years.

February 2, 2026

Obituaries

Lou Capozzoli, musician and owner of Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar, dies at 86

by Molly McVety

Lou Capozzoli, a musician and the longtime owner of Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar, died Sunday night at the age of 86. He inherited the bar 28 years ago after the death of his father, Ray, who founded the South Philly dive in 1938.

January 30, 2026

Investigations

Man pistol-whipped during fight over parking spot in Kensington

by Molly McVety

An argument over a parking space in Kensington turned into a brawl in which a 45-year-old man was pistol-whipped by a 36-year-old woman, Philadelphia police said. The woman and a 21-year-old man were arrested.

January 29, 2026

Transportation

SEPTA to start using 10 leased cars next week to boost Regional Rail service

by Molly McVety

SEPTA released new schedules for Regional Rail lines that will go into effect next week and will utilize 10 train cars that were leased from Maryland’s public transit system.

January 29, 2026

Politics

Gov. Mikie Sherrill urges residents to record ICE agents in New Jersey

by Molly McVety

Gov. Mikie Sherrill says her administration plans to create an online portal for people to document the presence of federal immigration agents in New Jersey. On 'The Daily Show,' Sherrill urged residents to record ICE agents in action.

January 29, 2026

Doug Pederson, Jason Kelce and Nick Foles revisit the Philly Special for new ESPN documentary

by Molly McVety

ESPN will premier a new '30 for 30' documentary on the Philly Special — the trick play that defined the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII win over the Patriots in 2018. The film will feature interviews with Doug Pederson, Jason Kelce and Nick Foles.

January 28, 2026

For its 800th episode, 'The Simpsons' has created a Philly-centric plot filled with guest stars

by Molly McVety

The 800th episode of 'The Simpson' airs Feb. 15 on FOX. The plot brings the Simpson family to Philadelphia and includes guest stars Quinta Brunson, Kevin Bacon, Questlove and Boyz II Men.

January 27, 2026

History

Copy of Declaration of Independence from July 1776 to be sold this spring

by Molly McVety

Goldin auction house said this spring it will sell a broadside copy of the Declaration of Independence that was printed in Exeter, New Hampshire, in July 1776. The company said it's believed to be one of only 10 similar copies in existence.

January 27, 2026

Business

Center City restaurant week extends to Feb. 4 after winter storm causes closures and cancellations

by Molly McVety

Center City District said it's extending restaurant week through Wednesday, Feb. 4, after the weekend's winter storm caused closures and cancellations. The event was scheduled to run from Jan. 18-31.

January 27, 2026

Arts & Culture

Wilder's book dinners bring customers face to face with local authors

by Molly McVety

Wilder restaurant in Rittenhouse has been hosting book dinners every few months, bringing customers face to face with local authors for an in-depth discussion and customized menu based on the themes of the featured novel.