Molly McVety

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 17, 2025

Business

Rite Aid is transferring prescription info to nearby pharmacies. Here's how to find where your records were sent.

CVS purchased files from shuttered Rite Aid locations around the country, including 20 stores in Philadelphia. Here's how to find where the company sent your records.

October 16, 2025

Transportation

Philly Bike Ride and 'No Kings 2.0' rally to cause road closures Saturday

The Philly Bike Ride and 'No Kings 2.0' rally are both on Saturday, leading to road closures, parking restrictions and SEPTA detours around the city.

October 16, 2025

Celebrities

Sabrina Carpenter teams up with Airbnb to give 20 fans 'peek behind my curtain'

Sabrina Carpenter partnered with Airbnb to give fans an opportunity to experience their own version of the pop star's Short n' Sweet Tour. A space in Los Angeles will be transformed into a replica TV set inspired by stage designs.

October 16, 2025

Celebrities

'Abbott Elementary' star Lisa Ann Walter's first comedy special is coming to Hulu next year

'Abbott Elementary' star Lisa Ann Walter has signed a deal with Hulu to run her first stand-up comedy special, which was recorded at Helium Comedy Club in Philadelphia in July. The special will run in 2026.

October 15, 2025

Government

Philly's only rape crisis center receives financial relief to stay afloat after layoffs

WOAR Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence was one of nine victim services organizations to receive a one-time payment of $90,000 from District Attorney Larry Krasner's office.

October 15, 2025

Investigations

Man charged with kidnapping Kada Scott, the East Mount Airy woman who disappeared in early October

Keon King, 21, has been charged with kidnapping Kada Scott, the 23-year-old East Mount Airy woman who went missing Oct. 4. after reporting to work in Chestnut Hill. Scott is still missing. Police are treating the case as if she is still alive.

October 14, 2025

Holiday

Christmas Village to feature new 30-foot centerpiece in LOVE Park that pays tribute to German heritage

The Christmas Village will pay homage to its German heritage by debuting a 30-foot tall rotating Christmas pyramid in the center of LOVE Park this upcoming holiday season.

October 14, 2025

Business

The Bread Room, restauranteur Ellen Yin's newest venture, is both a bakery and a classroom

James Beard Award-winning restauranteur Ellen Yin and her team at High Street Hospitality's newest venture, the Bread Room in Old City, is a bakery by day and a learning center by night.

October 13, 2025

Jobs

Temple Health, unions agree to contract with pay raises, improved security

Temple University Nurses Association and Temple Allied Professionals ratified a three-year contract with 3.25% wage increases, security enhancements and bonuses, averting a planned five-day strike.

October 13, 2025

Entertainment

For Marsha's early customers, being at Philly's first queer women's sports bar is 'super emotional'

Less than one month after its opening, Marsha's has already amassed a devoted following. For many of its early customers, being at Philadelphia's first queer women's sports bar has evoked an emotional response.

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