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

June 15, 2026

History

Contents of America’s Time Capsule revealed ahead of July 4 burial at Independence Hall

by Molly McVety

Organizers revealed items from each state that are sealed in a time capsule to commemorating America's 250th anniversary that will be buried 10 feet below Independence Hall on July 4.

June 15, 2026

Crime

ICE agent fires gun after being hit by van while attempting an arrest in Ocean County

by Molly McVety

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer sustained unknown injuries after being struck by a van in Ocean County on Monday morning, police said.

June 12, 2026

Entertainment

Have World Cup ticket prices gone down over the past month?

by Molly McVety

Soccer fans who have been holding out hope that World Cup tickets will significantly drop closer to match days may have to come to grips that prices to attend any of six matches being played at Lincoln Financial Field aren't budging.

June 12, 2026

Celebrities

Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

by Molly McVety

Taylor Swift, 36, became the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday. During her acceptance speech, she thanked her family for moving from Berks County to Nashville so she could pursue a music career as a teenager.

June 11, 2026

Entertainment

Here's what to expect if you plan to go to the FIFA Fan Festival in Lemon Hill

by Molly McVety

The FIFA Fan Festival kicked off Thursday in Lemon Hill. From riding SEPTA to hitting up vendors to watching the matches, here's what to expect if you plan to check out the free monthlong World Cup event.

June 10, 2026

Transportation

With the World Cup set to kick off, SEPTA touts refurbished stations and additional train capacity

by Molly McVety

SEPTA has upgraded several metro stations ahead of the World Cup, and will be running additional trains on match days. Still, officials urge soccer fans to have patience getting to and from Lincoln Financial Field.

June 10, 2026

Investigations

Exton man charged with making terroristic threats against Catholic church in Delco

by Molly McVety

Christopher Henderson, 37, of Exton, was charged with making terroristic threats for allegedly threatening to send people at St. Pius X Parish in Marple Township 'to hell,' police said.

June 9, 2026

Investigations

Police seek to identify 6 men suspected of burglarizing East Germantown store

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia police are seeking to identify six men who burglarized a business on Germantown Avenue in East Germantown on May 30, 2026. Surveillance footage caught the men stealing items from the business and an apartment upstairs, police say.

June 9, 2026

Transportation

PATCO unveils commemorative train for America's 250th anniversary

by Molly McVety

PATCO will run a train designed for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence that's meant to celebrate the 'shared history' between Philadelphia and South Jersey.

June 8, 2026

Transportation

PennDOT offers travel tips to getting to World Cup matches, MLB All-Star Game and America 250 celebrations

by Molly McVety

PennDOT launched a specialized webpage dedicated to monitoring traffic conditions on primary routes to the city’s main events this summer, including World Cup matches, America 250 celebrations and MLB All-Star Game.