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

August 25, 2026

Food & Drink

Two Philly hot spots make Bon Appétit's list of 19 best new restaurants

by Molly McVety

Two Philly restaurants — Sao in South Philly and Honeysuckle in Poplar — were included on Bon Appétit's list of best new restaurants in the country for 2026, which was released Monday.

August 24, 2026

Crime

Four men, including one with AR-15-style rifle, involved in string of robberies in Center City, police say

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia police are searching for at least four men who were involved in a string of armed robberies in Center City early Sunday morning. Video of one incident showed a masked man with an AR-15-style rifle.

August 24, 2026

Technology

Amazon plans to start deploying drones for deliveries in South Jersey in October

by Molly McVety

Amazon plans to bring 'Prime Air' to South Jersey in October, officials said. The tech giant met with Mantua Township officials last week to discuss the drone delivery service, which has sparked pushback from residents.

August 20, 2026

Investigations

Crash between Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and small airplane in Carlisle leaves 1 dead, 2 injured

by Molly McVety

A Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a Cessna 150 airplane collided near Carlisle Airport on Wednesday night. The pilot of the airplane died. The two state troopers in the helicopter were injured.

August 20, 2026

Education

How two principals' cellphone policies were inspired by the Philly airport and Kevin Hart

by Molly McVety

The School District of Philadelphia leaves it up each principal to decide how to address students using cellphones in class, and each one has their own tactic — from using Yondr pouches to metal cabinets.

August 19, 2026

Crime

Statue outside Weitzman Museum vandalized with 'hateful message'

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia police released photos of a man they say vandalized the 'OY/YO' statue outside of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History last week.

August 19, 2026

Development

What is the Cannonball Club? Inside Fishtown's new 'cathedral' of luxury cars

by Molly McVety

Look inside the 30,000-square-foot space at 1105 Frankford Ave. in Fishtown that has been transformed into Cannonball Club — a car storage facility and private social club that includes a cafe, bar and co-working area.

August 19, 2026

Arts & Culture

Montgomery County to relocate its 9/11 memorial ahead of 25th anniversary

by Molly McVety

Montgomery County will move its 9/11 memorial sculpture to Elmwood Park in Norristown in order to make it more accessible to the public ahead of the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

August 17, 2026

Hulu cancels 'Deli Boys' after two seasons due to ratings concerns

by Molly McVety

‘Deli Boys,’ the Hulu crime dramedy set in South Philadelphia, has been cancelled after two seasons. Creator Abdullah Saeed vowed to continue telling stories centered on the experiences of South Asian immigrants.

August 17, 2026

Here's what to expect from the new season of 'It's Always Sunny,' including a Mummers Parade memorial

by Molly McVety

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' will return Monday night for its 18th season with a host of returning characters, topical satire and ongoing gags. Early reviews of the season have been mostly positive.