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 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 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 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

Education

West Chester and Cheyney universities among 10 state-owned schools to raise tuition by 4.3%

by Molly McVety

The 10 universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, which includes West Chester and Cheyney, are set to increase tuition for a second straight academic year unless it receives more state funding.

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.

July 8, 2026

Investigations

South Jersey pharmacy shut down for unsafe conditions, state board says

by Molly McVety

The New Jersey Board of Pharmacy revoked the license of Nittal K. Lodha, owner of Woodbury Family Pharmacy for alleged unsafe and unsanitary practices. Her pharmacy has been shut down.

July 7, 2026

Business

Aritzia and True Religion among group of retailers to open stores in Cherry Hill Mall

by Molly McVety

Cherry Hill Mall owner PREIT announced Tuesday that retailers Aritzia, True Religion, Timberland, Indochino and gorjana will be opening new storefronts in the mall between this summer and the end of 2027.

July 7, 2026

Entertainment

World Cup by the numbers: How many cheesesteaks and beers were sold at Lincoln Financial Field?

by Molly McVety

FIFA released data on the purchasing habits of the nearly 410,000 fans who attended the six matches in Philly. Here's how many cheesesteaks, hot dogs and beers were sold at Lincoln Financial Field.