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 7, 2026

Food & Drink

Claude's Comedy Club & Bar seeks to fill 'a void' in South Philly's nightlife scene

by Molly McVety

Claude’s Comedy Club & Bar opened last week at 1123 S. Broad St., and owner Reid Benditt hopes it fills a void in South Philly. The basement spot offers an intimate setting and a menu that features a Tastykake flight.

July 6, 2026

Jobs

PECO strike continues into third day after storms and heat wave caused power outages in region

by Molly McVety

Negotiations between PECO and the union representing roughly 1,600 mechanics, line workers, customer service representatives and technicians resumed Monday — the third day the workers have been on strike.

July 6, 2026

Social Media

Philaqueens is a popular Facebook forum for Philly women. Its founder is looking for ways to spur even more connections

by Molly McVety

Cate Cole founded the Philaqueens Facebook group as a means to connect with her community. Nine years later, its 87,000 followers rely on the page for advice, housing searches, job opportunities and forging friendships and romantic relationships.

July 3, 2026

Philadelphia 250

The first organized baseball team formed in Philadelphia nearly 200 years ago

by Molly McVety

The Olympic Ball Club of Philadelphia formed in 1833 and is considered the first organized baseball team. It is among the historic contributions being recognized as part of Philly’s ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ program in 2026.

July 2, 2026

Investigations

Teen wanted in Penn State student's death arrested in Colorado

by Molly McVety

Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, one of two teens wanted in the shooting death of Penn State University student Billy Schmidt, was arrested Wednesday night in Colorado, U.S. Marshals say. The other suspect, Kaiseem Smith, remains at large.

July 2, 2026

Business

Why an owner who got special permits to keep six of his bars open until 4 a.m. isn't using all of them

by Molly McVety

While nearly 50 bars have had their Philadelphia 250 Permit approved by the PLCB, a number of businesses aren't utilizing their ability to extend their hours until 4 a.m. Here's one owner's explanation.

June 30, 2026

Holidays

Looking for fireworks shows outside the city? Check out these July 4 festivities in the suburbs and South Jersey

by Molly McVety

Here's a list of July Fourth fireworks shows and festivities in the Philly suburbs and South Jersey. Quakertown has a car show, Conshohocken has a soap box derby and Camden has Motown group the Commodores.

June 30, 2026

Transportation

Here are the road closures and SEPTA detours for the Fourth of July concert and fireworks

by Molly McVety

The city has already started closing roads in preparation for the One Philly: Unity Concert for America that's taking place on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Saturday.

June 29, 2026

Entertainment

Philly kids live their World Cup dreams, high-fiving Kylian Mbappé and escorting Vinícius Júnior

by Molly McVety

As part of FIFA’s Players Escort Program, kids from two Philly-based soccer organizations were chosen to walk onto the field with players during pregame ceremonies for World Cup matches.

June 29, 2026

Development

St. Peter’s Village, a quaint historic town along French Creek, is being put up for auction in September

by Molly McVety

St. Peter’s Village, a 19th-century industrial town along French Creek in northern Chester County that's protected under the National Register of Historic Places, will be sold to the highest bidder during an auction in September.