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.
December 10, 2025
Arts & Culture
FringeArts brings back programming from January to May after boost in festival attendance
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
Development
Who is moving into Center City's new apartment buildings? A lot of transplants from other East Coast cities
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 8, 2025
Celebrities
David Corenswet says Philly theater roots prepared him for his 'Superman' role
David Corenswet sat down with 'Wicked: For Good' star Jonathan Bailey for Variety's 'Actors on Actors' series. Corenswet said his Philly theater background helped prepare him for his leading role in 'Superman.'December 5, 2025
Education
Library Company of Philadelphia, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731, agrees to merger with Temple University
Temple University and the Library Company of Philadelphia, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731, agreed to a merger Thursday. The deal will be finalized by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and Philadelphia Orphans' Court.December 5, 2025
Transportation
SEPTA receives MARC cars to ease Regional Rail disruptions, but a supply shortage is delaying Silverliner repairs
SEPTA is receiving 10 train cars from the Maryland Area Regional Commuter Rail on Friday to help it 'gradually improve' Regional Rail service while it completes repairs to its Silverliner IV fleet. Those repairs are being hampered by a supply shortage.December 4, 2025
Celebrities
Sabrina Carpenter addresses critics and raves about Taylor Swift in Variety profile
Sabrina Carpenter was named Variety's 'Hitmaker of the Year.' In a profile with the magazine, she discussed backlash she's received over her suggestive lyrics and the album cover of 'Man's Best Friend.'December 4, 2025
Politics
Ocean City mayor files for personal bankruptcy, citing 'unexpected hardship'
Jay A. Gillian, the mayor of Ocean City since 2011, says he has filed for personal bankruptcy due to a combination of 'personal financial obligations, business decisions and unforeseen circumstances' that have placed him under 'serious financial strain.' His family previously owned Wonderland Pier.December 3, 2025
Business
To establish their vibes, many Philly restaurants turn to this architecture firm
Stokes Architecture and Design, included on Forbes' list of America's Top Hospitality Architects and Designers, has designed the interiors of many of Philly's top restaurants, including Friday Saturday Sunday, Provenance, Kalaya and nearly all of Stephen Starr's establishments.December 3, 2025
Music
Spotify Wrapped is out, and Philly's most streamed artist is no longer Taylor Swift
With Spotify Wrapped now out, here's a look at Philly's most streamed artists, songs, albums and podcasts of 2025. Drake was the most streamed artist and Kendrick Lamar's 'luther' was the most popular song.December 2, 2025
Business
Joan Shepp reveals its 'secret sauce' to success after being named one of 50 best clothing stores in U.S.
Joan Shepp, the family-owned clothing business in Center City, was named as one of the 50 best clothing stores in America by the New York Times this week.Just In
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