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 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.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.February 27, 2026
Business
Franklin Mall reopens Friday for first time since last weekend's fire
Franklin Malls in Northeast Philadelphia is reopening Friday with normal hours for the first time since a small fire forced a temporary closure.February 27, 2026
Food & Drink
These Philly bars and restaurants have specials inspired by the Flower Show
For the first time in the Philadelphia Flower Show's 197-year history, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is teaming up with local restaurants and bars to offer food and drink specials.February 26, 2026
Education
Hundreds pack Philly school district's headquarters to oppose plan to close schools around city
Representatives with the School District of Philadelphia presented its facilities master plan to the city’s Board of Education on Thursday, recommending 18 school closures instead of the initial 20.February 26, 2026
Food & Drink
James Beard Foundation calls Oyster House one of Philly's 'most rewarding places to eat'
Oyster House in Center City is among six restaurants to receive a 2026 America's Classic award from the James Beard Foundation.February 26, 2026
Philadelphia 250
Old City's reenactors charm tourists with tidbits of American history. But first they undergo a weekslong training course
Historic Philadelphia is expanding its cast of historical reenactors ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Before they begin performing on the streets, they undergo a weekslong training program.February 25, 2026
Recreation
Penn Museum, Academy of Natural Sciences slash summer camps due to revenue constraints
The Penn Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University are no longer offering their long-running summer camps, citing budgetary restraints.February 25, 2026
Education
In proposal to close 20 Philly public schools, district says it's learned from mistakes it made in 2013
The School District of Philadelphia proposes closing 20 schools by 2027, raising fears of repeating problems from 2013 when closures left buildings vacant and hurt academic performance.February 24, 2026
Health News
Pa., N.J. and 13 other states sue Trump administration over changes to vaccine schedule
A lawsuit filed by Democratic leaders from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and 13 other states challenged the Trump administration’s decision to reduce the number of recommended vaccines for children.Just In
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- PAWS offering name-your-fee adoptions after garage collapse caused evacuation
- Philly real estate agent sentenced to prison for $3.1 million fraud scheme
- Report: Sixers signing Dalen Terry to standard contract; Cam Payne to be waived
- Germantown poets wrote through their grief from gun violence. Now their work will cover bus shelters and sidewalks
- WNBA officially expanding to Philadelphia
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