Molly McVety

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

July 31, 2026

Investigations

Suspected driver arrested in hit-and-run that killed Temple student Bryce Wolfe

Derek Reid, the suspected driver in the hit-and-run that killed Temple University student Bryce Wolfe in June, was arrested Thursday by the U.S. Marshals Service in West Oak Lane. Reid also was wanted for allegedly raping a boy in 2021.

July 30, 2026

Education

University of Valley Forge, under financial strife, to close after summer semester

The University of Valley Forge in Chester County will cease academic operations after the summer semester following years of financial distress, the board of trustees announced Wednesday.

July 30, 2026

Shopping

LeBron James breaks Fanatics jersey sales record after joining 76ers

LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers jersey became the best selling jersey in Fanatics' history among any athlete who switched teams, overtaking Shohei Ohtani's record from 2023.

July 29, 2026

Business

Nasdaq to extend lease at University City office and add 100 jobs in Philly

Nasdaq said it's investing $6.2 million into operations in its University City office and will add 100 new jobs over the next three years. The state will support the global financial company's initiative with a $710,000 grant.

July 28, 2026

Business

Top Dog Cocktails to pair mixed drinks with vinyl at new storefronts in Philly and Chester County

Top Dog Cocktails, the ready-to-drink libation company, is opening stores in Philadelphia and Chester County that will serve canned cocktails and offer spaces for customers to spin vinyl records.

July 28, 2026

Crime

Delaware County man arrested after allegedly leaving voicemails threatening to 'hunt' sheriff

Sean Keenan, 40, from Havertown, was arrested Tuesday after allegedly sending Delaware County Sheriff Siddiq Kamara threatening voicemails.

July 27, 2026

Entertainment

With LeBron James, Sixers ticket prices are going to be steep — even in the preseason

The Sixers' signing of LeBron James has sent the ticket prices to their only scheduled home preseason game soaring on the secondary marketplace - and that's likely a precursor of what's to come.

July 27, 2026

TV

Jack Reacher fights his way through a SEPTA station in Season 4 trailer for Amazon’s ‘Reacher'

Jack Reacher can be seen fighting in a SEPTA station and rushing through Philadelphia in the new trailer for fourth season of Amazon's 'Reacher.' New episodes begin Aug. 12.

July 24, 2026

Social Media

From Saquon to Shapiro to SEPTA, here's what everyone is saying about LeBron James joining the Sixers

From Saquon Barkley to Gov. Josh Shapiro to SEPTA, here's how athletes, stars, politicians and organizations reacted to the news that LeBron James is signing with the Sixers.

July 24, 2026

Transportation

Philly PHLASH says it likely just had its busiest stretch in its 32-year history

Philly PHLASH, the city-sponsored tourist bus service, said it saw some of its highest ridership numbers in its 32-year history during the city's busy lineup of events this summer.

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