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

November 22, 2025

Holiday

Don't want to cook this Thanksgiving? These Philly restaurants are open

by Molly McVety

These Philadelphia restaurants are serving Thanksgiving meals this year, from prix-fixe dinners at Bastia and Urban Farmer to a Thai twist at Kalaya.

November 21, 2025

Business

Bryn Mawr birth center to close after delivering 16,000 babies over its nearly 50 years of service

by Molly McVety

Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center in Bryn Mawr said that it will be closing next year after 47 years of delivering babies, offering childbirth education classes and providing prenatal, postnatal and gynecological care.

November 20, 2025

Celebrities

'Landman' star Ali Larter shares what's the most Jersey thing about her

by Molly McVety

'Landman' star Ali Larter, a Cherry Hill native, reminisced about her Jersey upbringing and shared what it's like working with Billy Bob Thornton during an appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' to promote the Paramount+ show's new season.

November 20, 2025

Business

Plymouth Meeting Mall in the works to be sold to developer who wants to build residential units, athletic fields

by Molly McVety

The Plymouth Meeting Mall is in the works to being sold, and the the prospective new owner reportedly says he plans to convert the site into a mixed-use development with residential units, athletic fields and a community center.

November 19, 2025

Nature

Second set of pied tamarin twins born at Philadelphia Zoo this year

by Molly McVety

Two pied tamarin monkeys were born at the Philadelphia Zoo in mid-September — the second set of pied tamarin twins born there this year. The endangered species can be seen at the zoo's Rare Animal Conservation Center.

November 19, 2025

Crime

Philly water customers warned of a phishing scheme on a fake payment website

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia Water Department customers were the target of a phishing scheme aimed at scraping their payment information, the Department of Revenue warned Tuesday.

November 18, 2025

Transportation

Allegiant to expand to Philly and Trenton with three new routes at each airport

by Molly McVety

Allegiant Air announced on Tuesday that it will expand its service to the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) next year.

November 18, 2025

Food & Drink

Four Philly restaurants are included on OpenTable's list of top 100 in America

by Molly McVety

OpenTable's annual Top 100 Restaurants in America list included four of Philly's finest: Fiorella, Mawn, Parc and Saloon. The booking company used data about reservation demands and diner reviews from millions of users.

November 18, 2025

Transportation

Philadelphia Marathon 2025: Road closures, course maps and SEPTA detours for this weekend

by Molly McVety

The Philadelphia Marathon returns this weekend with tens of thousands of runners planning to take part in one of four races in the city. Here are the road closures, course maps and SEPTA detours expected from Friday to Sunday.

November 17, 2025

Celebrities

Kevin Hart has some thoughts about sports — and now he's got a talk show to share them

by Molly McVety

Kevin Hart and Keenan Thompson will host 'Good Sports,' a new sports talk show on Prime Video. The show premieres Nov. 25, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday for 12 weeks.