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 12, 2025
Nature
Philadelphia Zoo adds 14 flamingos to newly renovated habitat, which opens Saturday
The Philadelphia Zoo has brought in a flamboyance of 14 African greater flamingos. The birds will be housed in a newly renovated area that opens to the public Saturday. They will join the 10 Caribbean flamingos that were already at the zoo. African greater flamingos can be distinguished by their slightly paler coloration.June 12, 2025
Recreation
Philadelphia to begin opening its public swimming pools Friday
Philadelphia is opening its public swimming pools on a rolling basis in 2025. The first two — Hunting Park Pool and Kelly Pool — open Friday, June 13. Nineteen will open by June 22. Others will follow.June 11, 2025
Health News
Wistar Institute opens HIV research center in hopes of finding a cure — as federal government ends vaccine studies
The Wistar Institute in University City has opened a new HIV research center in hopes of identifying a cure. The opening happened days after the Trump administration ended promising vaccine trials being conducted elsewhere, saying the current approach to HIV is enough to counter the virus, which causes AIDS.June 11, 2025
Parties
New F1 Arcade in Center City to host watch parties all summer, starting with the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday
Philly's new F1 Arcade, which opened last month, will host watch parties all summer. With 80 simulators, the Formula One-themed bar in Center City is the largest in the London-based chain's portfolio.June 11, 2025
Music
Sabrina Carpenter reveals cover art for new album and announces summer release date
Sabrina Carpenter announced Wednesday on Instagram that her new album, 'Man's Best Friend,' will be released Friday, Aug. 29. The Grammy Award winner's latest single, 'Manchild,' was out last week.June 10, 2025
Arts & Culture
Jefferson Health's Honickman Center wins architecture award for its patient-centered design elements
The American Institute of Architects honored Jefferson Health's Honickman Center with a Healthcare Design Award. The AIA praised the skyscraper for its patient-centered design elements, which include grooved walls that invite human touch and a terraced garden in the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center.June 10, 2025
Transportation
Groups race to get bike lane around City Hall approved before repaving project this summer
Groups have been advocating for a bike lane directly around City Hall, but time is running out before City Council goes on summer recess and the roads around the building are scheduled to be repaved.June 9, 2025
Transportation
SEPTA's Chestnut Hill Line to shut down until September for bridge repairs
SEPTA's Chestnut Hill East Line will be shut down from Sunday, June 15, to Tuesday, Sept. 2 to accommodate bridge repairs on the Regional Rail line. The service shutdown temporarily will close nine train stations and detour four bus routes. The Chestnut Hill West Line is adding additional trains to accommodate riders.June 9, 2025
Development
Amazon commits $20 billion to build data centers in Bucks, Luzerne counties
Amazon plans to spend $20 billion to build a pair of data centers in Pennsylvania – one in Falls Township, Bucks County and the other in Salem Township, Luzerne County. Gov. Josh Shapiro called the commitment the 'the largest private sector investment in the history of Pennsylvania.'June 6, 2025
Politics
Drivers will be ticketed for blocking bike lanes starting June 19 as Center City group fights new law
The Philadelphia Parking Authority will begin handing out tickets to drivers and pedestrians who are blocking bike lanes on June 19. The No Stopping Anytime legislation aims to protect cyclists from collisions, but it has been met with a legal complaint from a neighborhood group that alleges it's unnecessary and unlawful.Just In
- Steal extra time in the AC by watching these heist films and crime capers that are streaming now
- Wildfire smoke is headed for Philly. Here's how to stay safe
- Mayor Parker vows to fight to restore President's House exhibit after Trump administration replaces slavery panels
- 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
- Five non-obvious questions facing the Eagles headed into training camp
Must Read
