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

December 15, 2025

Demonstrations

Funeral services begin Monday for Philadelphia Police Officer Andy Chan, who died years after motorcycle crash

by Molly McVety

Two days of funeral services will begin Monday for Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer Andy Chan, who died on Dec. 2 at age 55, nearly seven years after a collision while riding to work on his motorcycle left him with severe brain injuries.

December 15, 2025

Adult Health

Tanning beds can cause DNA damage and increase the risk of melanoma by nearly three times

by Molly McVety

Tanning bed usage can cause DNA damage, mutate skin cells beyond ordinary sun exposure and increase the risk of melanoma by nearly three times, a new study found.

December 12, 2025

Transportation

Delaware County trolley riders should plan for longer trips during weekends through May

by Molly McVety

Buses will replace trolleys on on Delaware County's D1 and D2 routes during weekends through May 2026 while crews work to clear tree branches and brush, SEPTA says.

December 12, 2025

Holiday

Mummers Parade named nation's best holiday procession by USA Today ahead of its 125th anniversary

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia's Mummers Parade was named as the best holiday parade in the country by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. It will celebrate its 125th anniversary this year.

December 11, 2025

Transportation

Overnight lane closures slated for I-95 segments in Philly next week

by Molly McVety

Road work on Interstate 95 will cause overnight lane closures on two segments of the highway in Philadelphia next week — between the Cottman Avenue and Allegheny Avenue interchanges in Northeast Philly and between Christian Street and Packer Avenue on I-95 South in south Philly.

December 11, 2025

Celebrities

Taylor Swift names her favorite song and reminisces about singing the anthem before a 76ers game at age 12

by Molly McVety

Taylor Swift appeared on 'The Late Show' to promote her Disney+ docuseries and revealed her favorite song. She also reflected on singing the anthem at a Sixers game in 2002.

December 10, 2025

Investigations

Windows at Philly's federal courthouse broken by vandals, U.S. Marshals say

by Molly McVety

U.S. Marshals Service announced that the James A Byrne Courthouse in Center City was vandalized Monday night.

December 10, 2025

Development

Who is moving into Center City's new apartment buildings? A lot of transplants from other East Coast cities

by Molly McVety

Nearly 50% of the residents of Center City's apartment complexes are from outside of the Philadelphia region, a new report shows. Center City District published survey results from residents in around two dozen of the neighborhood's higher-end apartments. Its officials view the study as "chapter one" of similar population studies.

December 10, 2025

Arts & Culture

FringeArts brings back programming from January to May after boost in festival attendance

by Molly McVety

FringeArts announced it's bringing back seasonal programming from January to May after seeing a boost in attendance in its monthlong festival in September.

December 10, 2025

Business

Christmas Village shoppers swarm new vendor to pay $10-$40 for mysterious unopened packages

by Molly McVety

Christmas Village shoppers are swarming Chain Mail Unclaimed to pay $10-$40 for a mysterious unopened package. Owner Emma Zielinski says she is selling around 500 packages per day at her booth.