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

April 9, 2026

Food & Drink

Fleur's, the acclaimed French restaurant in Kensington, to close after 7 months in business

by Molly McVety

Fleur’s, the upscale French restaurant in Kensington, is closing Sunday — seven months after it opened at 2205 N. Front St. Its owners say they may open another restaurant in its place.

April 9, 2026

Arts & Culture

Artist hopes painting over image of César Chávez in a Fairhill mural helps reframe his movement

by Molly McVety

An artist on Saturday will be painting over an image of César Chávez in a Fairhill mural with a portrait of Dolores Huerta, one of the civil rights leader's collaborators. A recent report accused Chávez of years of sexual abuse.

April 9, 2026

Food & Drink

A huge craft brewing conference is coming to Philly, and its official beer is a new Yards lager

by Molly McVety

Yards Brewing Co. has been chosen to serve the commemorative beer at the 2026 Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia from April 20-22. The beer is called Of the Brewers. By the Brewers. For the Brewers.

April 7, 2026

Investigations

Police officer shoots and kills 75-year-old man in West Philadelphia

by Molly McVety

A 75-year-old man was shot and killed by a police officer in West Philadelphia after a confrontation between the two broke out Tuesday morning. An investigation is underway.

April 6, 2026

Accidents

Parents face charges after child is injured by wolf at Hersheypark’s ZooAmerica

by Molly McVety

Parents face charges after their child suffered minor injuries near a wolf enclosure at Hersheypark’s ZooAmerica. The couple was 25-30 feet away when the animal 'naturally grabbed' the toddler’s hand with its mouth, police say.

April 6, 2026

Government

The Netherlands' king and queen to tour Philly ahead of White House visit

by Molly McVety

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands will stop in Philadelphia as part of their three-day trip to the United States from April 13-15. Their visit also includes a dinner at the White House with President Donald Trump.

April 3, 2026

Food & Drink

Love City Brewing and Sophie’s BBQ to team up for new Manayunk spot that's slated to open this spring

by Molly McVety

Love City Brewing has selected Sophie’s BBQ, a Havertown favorite, as the food partner for its Manayunk location that's planning to open later this spring.

April 3, 2026

Crime

Teenager in custody after his 3-year-old nephew was shot in the head

by Molly McVety

A 17-year-old boy is in custody following the shooting of his 3-year-old nephew in South Philly this week.

April 3, 2026

Philadelphia 250

Franklin Field, the country's oldest collegiate stadium, has been at the forefront of innovation for 130 years

by Molly McVety

Franklin Field, the first collegiate stadium in the country, is one of four 'firsts' being celebrated this month as part of the Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee’s yearlong '52 Weeks of Firsts' program.

April 2, 2026

Food & Drink

Now serving brunch, dancerobot draws inspiration from Japanese roots and an old Philly diner

by Molly McVety

Justin Bacharach, co-owner of dancerobot in Rittenhouse, spoke about his inspirations for the newly unveiled brunch menu, ranging from traditional Japanese dishes to an old 24-hour diner in Philadelphia.