Franki Rudnesky
Franki Maria Rudnesky is a staff writer for PhillyVoice, with interests in entertainment, social media, pop culture, education and the arts. Franki has worked as a staff writer, copy editor, and social media manager for The Hammonton Gazette. Before that, she was a digital intern and production assistant for NBC10. She is a South Jersey native who received her master's degree from Villanova University and her bachelor's from Saint Joseph's University.
April 13, 2025
Investigations
Pennsylvania State Police investigating arson at Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence
Pennsylvania State Police said they're investigating an act of arson that took place around 2 a.m. Sunday morning at Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence in Harrisburg. The fire was extinguished, but caused a significant amount of damage to part of the residence, authorities said. The governor and his family were evacuated unharmed. The investigation is ongoing, and police are offering a $10,000 reward for information.April 13, 2025
Health News
Blue Ridge Beef recalls pet food due to potential salmonella, listeria contamination
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling some of its raw pet food due to potential salmonella and listeria contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced. The recall includes 1,080 pounds of the brand's Kitten Mix and 1,380 pounds of Puppy Mix, which were sold between Jan. 3 through Jan. 24 in nine states, including Pennsylvania, the FDA said.April 13, 2025
Entertainment
Quinta Brunson to host 'Saturday Night Live' on May 3
Philly-native 'Abbott Elementary' creator and star Quinta Brunson will return to 'Saturday Night Live' for her second hosting gig on May 3. She will be joined by musical guest Benson Boone. The first time Brunson hosted was in April 2023.April 10, 2025
Entertainment
Retro roller rink in Dilworth Park returns this month with a preview party that's open to the public
The roller rink in Center City's Dilworth Park,will be open Friday, April 25, through Sunday, June 29. There also will be a preview party Thursday, April 24, featuring music, skating performances and cocktails.April 10, 2025
Women's Health
Rising pregnancy-related deaths should be 'urgent public health priority,' researchers say
Maternal mortality in the U.S. increased by almost 28% from 2018 to 2022, according to a new study. Almost one-third of the deaths took place more than six weeks after childbirth. There were large disparities reported based on race, ethnicity and state.April 9, 2025
Health News
Sen. Fetterman urges Trump not to abandon plan for Medicare, Medicaid coverage of weight-loss drugs
Sen. John Fetterman calls for affordable access to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, in a New York Times column, sharing his own health improvements from Mounjaro while criticizing the halt of expanded Medicare coverage.April 9, 2025
Entertainment
Movie on love story of Hershey Company founder and his wife to begin filming in Pa. next month
A movie, called 'Hershey,' will follow the rise of the Hershey Company, along with the love story between its founder Milton Hershey and his wife Kitty. The film will be directed by Mark Waters and star Finn Wittrock as Milton and Alexandra Daddario as Kitty. The movie will be filmed across Pennsylvania starting in May and will premiere in 2026.April 8, 2025
Investigations
SEPTA reviewing video of bus that fails to stop after crash, pushing a vehicle down a road in Northeast Philly
SEPTA officials are reviewing a video that shows a bus pushing a vehicle sideways down a road Friday near Roosevelt Boulevard and Sanger Street in Northeast Philadelphia. Seven people were injured, including five passengers on the bus and two people in the vehicle. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and the bus operator is being held off duty pending the outcome.April 8, 2025
Celebrities
Fortnite players can perform as Sabrina Carpenter in new game mode
Sabrina Carpenter stars in Fortnite Festival Season 8, which launches Tuesday. The musical game mode allows up to four players perform together online. For the Season 8 iteration, users can play as Carpenter, dress their characters in outfits inspired by the singer's wardrobe, and jam out to her songs.April 8, 2025
History
Philly will host an event every week in 2026 to mark a different historic first — from the zoo to the Slinky
To celebrate America turning 250 next year, Philadelphia will host a different event every week, the Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee announced Tuesday. The firsts being honored during the '52 Weeks of Firsts' festival include the Mummers Parade (1901), flower show (1827), ice cream soda (1874), Mother’s Day (1908) and Slinky (1943).
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