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.
March 6, 2026
Investigations
SUV driver killed in crash with SEPTA trolley in West Philly
A SEPTA trolley and an SUV collided on Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia early Friday morning, killing the 32-year-old SUV driver and sending two trolley passengers to the hospital, investigators say.March 6, 2026
Philadelphia 250
175 years ago, the world's first medical college for women graduated its inaugural class in Philly
The Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, established by a group of Quakers in Philadelphia in 1850, was the first degree-granting medical school in the world for women. It's among several 'firsts' being celebrate in Philly this March.March 6, 2026
Business
Insomnia Cookies opens shop at Philadelphia International Airport
Insomnia Cookies has opened its new store at Philadelphia International Airport. The bakery, in Terminal C, is its first at an airport.March 5, 2026
Investigations
Cause of industrial explosion in Gloucester County remains under investigation
An industrial explosion at the Savita Naturals facility in Swedesboro, New Jersey on Wednesday left four people in critical condition and damaged the building, Gloucester County officials said.March 5, 2026
Business
Watch Party PHL finds space on Broad Street for community hub centered on women's sports
The founders of Watch Party PHL, a group of women's sports fans, found a space on Broad Street to open the Stoop Pigeon — a cafe, bar and co-working space centered around women's sports.March 4, 2026
Celebrities
Quinta Brunson to receive GLAAD award for being ally to the LGBTQ+ community
'Abbott Elementary' showrunner Quinta Brunson will receive GLAAD's Vanguard Award, which is given to stars who don't identify as LGBTQ+ but have made a difference in promoting acceptance of queer people and issues.March 4, 2026
Business
Metropolitan Bakery to close Rittenhouse location this month after over 32 years in business
Metropolitan Bakery will close its Rittenhouse location at 262 S. 19th St. on March 15 after over 32 years in business. The shop’s brand and recipes were sold to Merzbacher's in Germantown, which will continue to sell its products.March 3, 2026
Nature
Philly's growing season is nearly here. Here's a look at the latest gardening trends
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's 2026 gardening trends include fruit planting, 're-wilding,' gardening with gravel and cut flowers.March 3, 2026
Crime
Bus driver drove 54 elementary school students while intoxicated at four times standard legal limit, police say
A Boyertown Elementary School bus driver drove 54 students while intoxicated with a blood alcohol level four times Pennsylvania's legal limit for standard drivers, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday.March 3, 2026
Accidents
Blaze at West Philly rowhome sends nine firefighters to hospital
Nine firefighters were hospitalized after a rowhome collapsed from a fire in the Wynnefield neighborhood in West Philadelphia on Monday night.Just In
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- U.S. fertility rate dropped to another record low in 2025, CDC report shows
- Sixers center Joel Embiid will undergo surgery for appendicitis on Thursday
- Shriners Children's hospital starts its own 'Carpool Karaoke' for kids in its care
- A huge craft brewing conference is coming to Philly, and its official beer is a new Yards lager
- A look at the 2026 NFL calendar, and how it pertains to the Eagles
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