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.
March 26, 2026
Transportation
The Love Run takes place Sunday in Center City. Here are the road closures and SEPTA detours
The Saucony Love Run returns to Philadelphia on Sunday for the 12th time. Here are the course maps for the half marathon and 7K races and info on road closures, parking restrictions and SEPTA detours.March 25, 2026
Philadelphia 250
The city wants to turn your block party into a celebration of America's 250th birthday
Philadelphia will deliver semiquincentennial merchandise and block party supplies to 250 block parties that take on the theme of 'Life, Liberty and Happiness' this summer. Here's how residents can apply for the block party kits.March 25, 2026
Arts & Culture
Rocky statue moves inside art museum for new exhibit exploring how it became a 'pilgrimage for underdogs'
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is moving the Rocky statue inside, where it will stand for the next five months as the centerpiece of a new exhibit that examines people's love affair with the monument and underdogs.March 24, 2026
Courts
Robert Frazer named as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor
Longtime federal prosecutor Robert Frazer has been appointed to serve as the U.S. Attorney in New Jersey, potentially ending months of turmoil in the office.March 23, 2026
Donations
For fifth straight year, women-owned businesses in Manayunk team up to collect donations of period products
For a fifth straight year, women-owned businesses in Manayunk are collecting donations of period products for Grab-N-Flow, a South Philly nonprofit. The growing campaign has led to the establishment of a full-time dropoff location.March 20, 2026
Investigations
Death of 23-year-old woman in Telford ruled a homicide
The death of Maria Popol, 23, in Telford is being investigated as a homicide by the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office and Telford Borough Police Department.March 20, 2026
Courts
Ex-Philadelphia prison guard pleads guilty to pepper-spraying 5 inmates
Christopher Knight, a former prison guard at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, pleaded guilty to pepper-spraying five subdued inmates during a three-month stretch in 2023.March 19, 2026
Investigations
$5,000 reward offered in Darby crossing guard assault case
State Sen. Anthony Williams is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the man who punched a crossing guard outside Walnut Elementary School in Darby on Monday afternoon.March 18, 2026
Government
Lucy the Elephant secures federal funds a year after DOGE cuts left renovations up in the air
Supporters of Lucy the Elephant said they have received enough funding through state and federal grants and private donations to undergo critical repairs after the Trump administration threw a wrench in previously approved plans.March 18, 2026
Transportation
Construction on Market Street bridges to close lanes near 30th Street Station
Drivers in Philadelphia can expect even more congestion than usual around 30th Street Station with construction on Market Street bridges beginning next week.Just In
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