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.
July 21, 2025
Development
Sonny's Cocktail Joint, which took years to recover from a fire, is closed again — this time for water damage
Sonny's Cocktail Joint suffered major flood damage in July. The bar reopened just six months ago after a structural fire shut down the bar for nearly three years. Ownership hopes the it can reopen by early August.July 21, 2025
Celebrities
Tina Fey to produce film adaptation of hit Broadway play 'John Proctor is the Villain'
Nearly a decade after converting her comedic classic "Mean Girls" into a Broadway show, and just over a year since tailoring that play back into a movie musical, Tina Fey is now spearheading a stage-to-screen adaptation. The Upper Darby native will reportedly join award-winning producer Marc Platt on an original film for Tony Award-nominated play 'John Proctor is the Villain' for Universal Studios.July 18, 2025
Adult Health
Researchers find link between ADHD traits and sleep disorders
Researchers from the University of Southampton and the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience examined data from an online sleep survey based in the Netherlands to find links between ADHD traits and chronic sleep issues. In a separate study, the BMJ Group found that exercises like yoga, tai chi, jogging and walking can increase sleep time for people with insomnia.July 17, 2025
Transportation
SEPTA says bolstering enforcement efforts have helped reduce serious crime
SEPTA officials say increased enforcement efforts, aided by the agency's largest police force in over a decade, have significantly contributed to serious crimes like theft and aggravated assault remaining down after incidents skyrocketed during the COVID pandemic.July 17, 2025
Education
Temple and Pa.'s state-owned colleges have hiked tuition. Others may follow
New restrictions on federal funding for universities, coupled with new student borrowing limits, place new financial burdens on the higher education system. Temple University and Pennsylvania's state-owned universities have raised tuition for the upcoming academic year, and more schools may follow.July 16, 2025
Development
West Fairmount Park's 19th-century fountain to undergo restoration project after decades of disrepair
The Fairmount Park Conservancy and architecture firm Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects released renderings for the future of John Welsh Memorial Fountain. After a two-year community engagement effort and ongoing fundraising campaign, the nearly 140-year-old fountain in front of the Please Touch Museum will soon be repaired to working condition.July 16, 2025
Mental Health
LGBTQ+ suicide hotline extension ends Thursday, concerning mental health professionals
The Trump administration will discontinue the national suicide hotline's extension for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults on Thursday, ending a service that a Philadelphia-area mental health professional called a 'lifeline.'July 15, 2025
Transportation
Neighbors call for new traffic pattern at intersection near South Street Bridge after 2 separate bike crashes
In less than a week, two cyclists were injured in separate crashes at the intersection between South and LeCount streets, just over the South Street Bridge. Residents near Fitler Square are urging the city to make their neighborhood streets safer while taking matters into their own hands as they wait for regulatory measures.July 15, 2025
Arts & Culture
Fringe Festival announces 2025 lineup with 320 acts — more than ever before
FringeArts announced the featured acts for the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. The event will feature over 320 performances and experiences around Philly from Sept. 4-28 as part of an expanded Festival Hub program.July 14, 2025
Arts & Culture
Fishtown's 'Front Street Walls' project returns with four new murals from local artists
Mural Arts Philadelphia debuted four new temporary installations in Fishtown on Thursday from local artists as a part of the 'Front Street Walls' project. Murals from Philly-based artists Anna Mraz, Chelsey Luster, Dan Fetters and Gianni Lee will be on display for the next two years.Just In
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- HBO's 'Task' returns to Delco to continue filming new season in Upper Darby
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