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

May 1, 2026

Courts

Delco man pleads guilty to leading scheme to buy designer dogs with fake checks and cash

by Molly McVety

Issa Jalloh, 26, of Darby, pleaded guilty to leading a scheme that scammed Lancaster County dog sellers out of $366,000. The group used fake cashier's checks and cash to purchase designer dogs and resold them for profit, prosecutors said.

May 1, 2026

Philadelphia 250

First Mother’s Day celebration was held in Philly 118 years ago

by Molly McVety

In 1908, Anna Jarvis organized the first Mother's Day celebration in the Wanamaker's department store. The first Mother’s Day is one of Philadelphia’s firsts being celebrated as a part of the city’s ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ program.

April 30, 2026

Education

School board approves plan to close 17 schools despite strong opposition from City Council and communities

by Molly McVety

The Board of Education voted to approve the School District of Philadelphia’s 10-year, $3 billion facilities plan that includes closing 17 schools, modernizing 169 buildings and co-locating six others.

April 30, 2026

Transportation

Here's what to expect for Sunday's Broad Street Run, including road closures and SEPTA detours

by Molly McVety

A 10-mile stretch of Broad Street will be closed to traffic Sunday to make way for the 40,000 runners taking on the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run. Here are the road closures, parking restrictions and SEPTA detours.

April 29, 2026

Arts & Culture

FIFA held a 6-minute fashion show to unveil its World Cup volunteers' outfits. Here's how it went

by Molly McVety

World Cup volunteers will be wearing brightly colored tracksuits that are designed to resemble varsity jackets. FIFA unveiled the uniforms Wednesday during a fashion show in Philly.

April 28, 2026

Crime

Teen mother charged with voluntary manslaughter in killing of newborn baby in Northern Liberties

by Molly McVety

A teen girl has been charged with voluntary manslaughter in the death of a newborn baby girl in a Northern Liberties apartment over the weekend.

April 28, 2026

Development

Please Touch Museum to welcome new exhibit with 20-foot climbing structure for 50th anniversary

by Molly McVety

The Please Touch Museum will debut a new exhibit this fall for its 50th anniversary. The project was paid for using a $2.5 million grant with the Fostering Character Through Children’s Museums program from Lilly Endowment.

April 28, 2026

Environment

Hatching of three eaglets in nest at Kerr Park in Downingtown causes area to be blocked off

by Molly McVety

A bald eagle nest has caused a section of Kerr Park in Downingtown to be blocked off after the hatching of three eaglets, and the presence of the protected bird could impact Fourth of July fireworks plans.

April 28, 2026

Travel

Southwest unveils new plane designed for America's 250th anniversary. Its first flight is to Philly

by Molly McVety

Southwest Airlines unveiled a plane named Independence One that's designed for America's 250th anniversary. The patriotic aircraft will fly to Philadelphia for its inaugural trip Wednesday.

April 27, 2026

Donations

Taryn Hatcher is giving away her Phillies gear to raise money for the Pennsylvania SPCA

by Molly McVety

Taryn Hatcher, the former NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcaster, is raising money for the Pennsylvania SPCA by giving away her Phillies merchandise in exchange for donations to the animal rescue organization.