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.
June 10, 2025
Arts & Culture
Jefferson Health's Honickman Center wins architecture award for its patient-centered design elements
The American Institute of Architects honored Jefferson Health's Honickman Center with a Healthcare Design Award. The AIA praised the skyscraper for its patient-centered design elements, which include grooved walls that invite human touch and a terraced garden in the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center.June 9, 2025
Development
Amazon commits $20 billion to build data centers in Bucks, Luzerne counties
Amazon plans to spend $20 billion to build a pair of data centers in Pennsylvania – one in Falls Township, Bucks County and the other in Salem Township, Luzerne County. Gov. Josh Shapiro called the commitment the 'the largest private sector investment in the history of Pennsylvania.'June 9, 2025
Transportation
SEPTA's Chestnut Hill Line to shut down until September for bridge repairs
SEPTA's Chestnut Hill East Line will be shut down from Sunday, June 15, to Tuesday, Sept. 2 to accommodate bridge repairs on the Regional Rail line. The service shutdown temporarily will close nine train stations and detour four bus routes. The Chestnut Hill West Line is adding additional trains to accommodate riders.June 6, 2025
Politics
Drivers will be ticketed for blocking bike lanes starting June 19 as Center City group fights new law
The Philadelphia Parking Authority will begin handing out tickets to drivers and pedestrians who are blocking bike lanes on June 19. The No Stopping Anytime legislation aims to protect cyclists from collisions, but it has been met with a legal complaint from a neighborhood group that alleges it's unnecessary and unlawful.June 6, 2025
Real Estate
Frankford Library unveils $5.5 million renovation that took more than two years to complete
A grand opening ceremony was held for Frankford Library's reopening on Thursday, unveiling a $5.5 million renovation. Funding shortfalls and contractual delays caused setbacks, leading to the project taking more than two years to complete.June 5, 2025
Investigations
SEPTA bus yard fire damages dozens of decommissioned buses, causes lingering air quality issues
As many as 40 SEPTA buses caught fire Thursday morning at one of the authority's depots in Philadelphia. The damaged buses, including 15 electric buses, all were decommissioned. Due to resulting air quality issues, people in the area were advised to stay indoors.June 5, 2025
Real Estate
William Way LGBT Community Center to sell building after nearly 30 years on Spruce Street
The William Way LGBT Community Center announced Thursday that it will list its Spruce Street property for sale, citing rising repair costs and insufficient fundraising efforts. The resource organization has been at that location since 1996.June 4, 2025
Festivals
Atlantic City air show returns mid-July with new name and expanded lineup
Atlantic City's air show returns July 15-16 as the free Soar and Shore Festival featuring aerial performances packaged with fireworks, car show and fishing competition.June 4, 2025
Recreation
Eric the Puzzler to unveil new citywide treasure hunt, with a two-night staycation as its top prize
Eric Dale has built a reputation as Philadelphia's interactive puzzle maker, and his second citywide treasure hunt will be released Friday.June 4, 2025
Government
Aging Delco power plant ordered to remain open until late August due to 'energy emergency'
The Eddystone Generating Station, a power plant in Delaware County, has been ordered by the federal government to remain operational through late August to meet increased demand on the mid-Atlantic region's power grid. The aging plant was supposed to be retired in late May.Just In
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