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

May 15, 2026

Courts

New Jersey State Police detective found guilty in fatal motorcycle chase in Burlington County

by Molly McVety

New Jersey State Police detective Mark Campagna was found guilty of endangering another person for his fatal high-speed pursuit of Omar Kebbabi on Route 206 in Burlington County in June 2023. Kebbabi died when he crashed into another vehicle while being pursued.

May 15, 2026

2026 Election

Why these two congressional districts outside Philly could be key to Democrats flipping the House

by Molly McVety

Democratic candidates in upcoming primaries for Pennsylvania's 1st and New Jersey's 2nd districts are hopeful they can unseat longtime incumbents Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) to help flip the House.

May 14, 2026

Investigations

Delco man wanted on child porn charges found hiding in Florida woods

by Molly McVety

Joseph Christopher Mazzoni, a Pennsylvania sex offender who was wanted for additional alleged sex crimes and for failing to register his address, was found living in a hut in Naples, Florida and arrested by U.S. Marshals on Wednesday.

May 13, 2026

Food & Drink

Kampar owner's new venture is a loaded baked potato shop on South Street

by Molly McVety

Chef Ange Branca and team behind Kampar, the Malaysian restaurant under reconstruction in Bella Vista, is opening loaded baked potato shop Mod Spuds on South Street on Friday after a successful pop-up run at Comfort & Floyd.

May 13, 2026

Education

School district renames headquarters after Constance E. Clayton, a former superintendent who put children first

by Molly McVety

The School District of Philadelphia renamed its headquarters on North Broad Street after Constance E. Clayton, a former superintendent and educator who shaped several of the city’s educational policies.

May 12, 2026

Transportation

PPA to ban non-residents from parking near Lemon Hill to go to FIFA Fan Festival during World Cup

by Molly McVety

The Philadelphia Parking Authority will require residents in parts of Fairmount, Spring Garden and Brewerytown to apply for temporary permits to park near their houses during the 39-day FIFA Fan Festival for the World Cup.

May 12, 2026

Crime

Man allegedly stole $9,550 in Pokémon cards at Montgomery County hobby shop

by Molly McVety

State police released images of a man who allegedly stole $9,550 worth of rare Pokémon cards from a store in Montgomery County.

May 11, 2026

Transportation

PATCO installs gates to test tap-to-pay system at each station

by Molly McVety

One gate in each of PATCO’s 14 stations has been equipped with a tap-to-pay system as testing for the program is scheduled to begin this week. Full implementation of the contactless payment system is slated for later this year.

May 11, 2026

Arts & Culture

Middle Child to auction food-themed art to support local immigrant rights group

by Molly McVety

Middle Child Clubhouse will host the sixth annual ‘Gallerytessen’ on Monday. The restaurant will auction off food-themed artwork created by regulars and employees to raise money for Juntos, a Philly immigrant rights organization.

May 11, 2026

Environment

City launches flood monitoring program for vulnerable neighborhoods

by Molly McVety

City officials launched a flood indicator database on Saturday, which tracks water temperature, levels and atmospheric pressure in real time to keep vulnerable residents informed.