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 20, 2025
Weather
Power outages caused by Thursday's storms will take multiple days to restore, PECO says
Severe thunderstorms caused widespread power outages in the Philadelphia region and prompted SEPTA to suspend Regional Rail service on Thursday. As of Friday, nearly 150,000 PECO customers were still without power. And the National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch beginning Monday.June 20, 2025
Business
After Iffy Books owner shared financial struggles, the community rallied to keep the Center City shop open
The owner of Iffy Books posted an open letter on Wednesday, revealing the business's long-standing financial struggles and saying the small bookstore in Center City could be forced to close, but the community rallied with donations to keep it open.June 19, 2025
Celebrities
'Superman' star David Corenswet explains why he prefers the Eagles to Phillies in People Magazine interview
'Superman' star David Corenswet graces the cover of People Magazine this week. In an interview, the Philadelphia native explains why he prefers the Eagles to the Phillies, hoagies to cheesesteaks and Wawa to Sheetz.June 19, 2025
Shopping
The Wardrobe to give away free clothes to formerly incarcerated people during monthly event
The Wardrobe will be giving away free clothes to formerly incarcerated people during an 'Open Wardrobe' event on Thursday, June 26.June 17, 2025
Entertainment
Dell Music Center to hold event to honor Gary O, the longtime house DJ who died in December
The Dell Music Center is hosting an event to pay tribute to its longtime house DJ Gary O, who died of cancer in December. The event Saturday will also raise awareness of the importance of screenings and prioritizing physical health.June 17, 2025
Holiday
Philly's Juneteenth celebrations include a block party, arts festival and parade
There are several Juneteenth celebrations taking place in Philadelphia on Thursday and throughout the weekend, including a block party Thursday at the African American Museum, a wine and arts festival Saturday at Cherry Street Pier and a parade Sunday in West Philly. City offices will be closed Thursday.June 16, 2025
Celebrities
Former President Joe Biden dines at Parc as Democrats boycott Stephen Starr restaurants in Washington
Former President Joe Biden dined at Parc in Rittenhouse Square on Monday morning the Amazon Prime series 'Reacher' was filming a scene. Biden's visit to the Stephen Starr-owned restaurant comes as Democrats boycott six Starr-owned restaurants in Washington as a show of support for workers trying to unionize.June 16, 2025
Women's Health
App helps nursing parents find lactation rooms in City Center municipal buildings
Philadelphia has launched the Lactation Spaces Finder app to help nursing parents locate pumping stations in municipal buildings around Center City. There are 26 spaces, and officials said plans are in the works to increase that number.June 13, 2025
Environment
Company's plan to clean up carcinogen near Bartram's Garden trail faces skepticism from community
A portion of a Bartram's Garden trail has been shut down for nearly a year due to the presence of hexavalent chromium, a carcinogen. The state's Department of Environmental Protection will soon make a decision on a cleanup plan, but some community members are skeptical it will remediate the contamination at Southwest Philly site.June 12, 2025
Entertainment
Can't make it to a Club World Cup game? Here are some bars throwing watch parties for the tournament
Lincoln Financial Field will host eight Club World Cup matches the next few weeks, welcoming Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid and more. Can't make it to a game? Philly bars will also be throwing watch parties throughout the tournament.Just In
- Instant observations: Labaron Philon Jr. struggles vs. a team full of former Sixers
- President Trump wants to set clocks to daylight saving time year round. But standard time may be the better choice
- Camden County has a $400 million plan to clean up waterways for swimming and fishing
- Amid the cyclosporiasis outbreak, here's where to find local farmers markets
- HBO's 'Task' returns to Delco to continue filming new season in Upper Darby
- Five non-obvious questions facing the Eagles headed into training camp
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