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

September 8, 2025

Transportation

SEPTA to restore full service by Sunday by using funding for capital projects

by Molly McVety

SEPTA plans to restore full service by Sunday after PennDOT approved its request to use $394 million of its capital assistance funds to cover daily operations for the next two years.

September 5, 2025

Education

Penn physics professor wins international award. Could a Nobel Prize be next?

by Molly McVety

Charles Kane, a physicist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, will receive the Lorentz Medal, an award given every four years to scientists who make 'pioneering contributions' in theoretical physics.

September 5, 2025

Celebrities

Former President Joe Biden celebrated his granddaughter's birthday Thursday at Borromini

by Molly McVety

Former President Joe Biden celebrated the 25th birthday of his granddaughter, Finnegan Biden, at Borromini — the new Stephen Starr restaurant in Philadelphia — on Thursday night.

September 4, 2025

Entertainment

Jalen Hurts unveils his Wheaties box on 'Good Morning America'

by Molly McVety

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts showed off his Wheaties box on 'Good Morning America' after an interview with Robin Roberts that touched on his expectations for the 2025 season, his recent wedding and the tush push.

September 4, 2025

Government

New system targets form of deed fraud involving forgeries of deceased owners

by Molly McVety

To stop deed fraud, Philadelphia has started using technology that compares a signatories' name with death records from the Social Security Administration.

September 3, 2025

Transportation

SEPTA express trains to Eagles' home opener restored through FanDuel sponsorship

by Molly McVety

SEPTA will be running express trains to and from Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday night for the Eagles' home opener against the Dallas Cowboys thanks to a partnership with FanDuel. After the game, fans can ride the Broad Street Line for free.

September 3, 2025

Food & Drink

Bluebird Distilling is now selling canned Old Fashioned Whiskey Cocktails

by Molly McVety

Bluebird Distilling is now selling canned Old Fashioned Whiskey Cocktails at its Phoenixville distillery and its online shop. Four-packs cost $26.99. The distillery also is undergoing a $2 million renovation project.

September 3, 2025

Food & Drink

Marsha's, Philly's first women's sports bar, to open Sept. 19 in Queen Village

by Molly McVety

Marsha's, named after transgender activist Marsha P. Johnson, will open on South Street on Friday, Sept. 19. It will be the first women's sports bar in the city and aims to become an inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community.

September 3, 2025

Entertainment

Don't have tickets to the Eagles' game? Turn Thursday into a bar crawl instead

by Molly McVety

With the Eagles hosting the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL season opener, here's how to turn Thursday into a daylong bar crawl around Philly — with food and drink specials, live music and plenty of chanting guaranteed.

September 2, 2025

Government

With Philly water rate hikes kicking in, average customers can expect to pay nearly $100 more per year

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia Water Department customers will see increases on their monthly bills after facility upgrades, water quality obligations and inflation led to service charge hikes that went into effect on Sept. 1.