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.
September 3, 2024
Music
The next Christmas album from the Eagles players features Boyz II Men, but not Taylor Swift
'A Philly Special Christmas Party,' the third holiday album from the Philadelphia Eagles trio of Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata, features Boyz II Men and several other musicians with Philadelphia ties, but Taylor Swift is not among them. The charity album from The Philly Specials will be released Nov. 29, 2024.September 2, 2024
Nature
At these Philly-area farms, sunflower season is in full bloom
Multiple farms throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey are offering photo opportunities and pick-your-own experiences in their sunflower fields during late summer and early fall.September 1, 2024
Development
Proposed five-story apartment building in Germantown would have 75 units
A proposed 96,645 square-foot, five-story building would be located at 5932-42 Germantown Avenue near the vacant Germantown Town Hall and former Germantown High School. It would offer 75 units, two commercial spaces, 38 parking spots on the ground floor and a shared residential roof deck. The project is being developed by Iron Stone Real Estate Partners, and will be considered at the Sept. 3 meeting of the city's Civic Design Review committee.September 1, 2024
Investigations
Temple University warns community of scam involving callers impersonating police
Temple University's Department of Public Safety is warning students and their parents and guardians of a scam in which callers are impersonating university police. Early Saturday morning, two Temple parents received phone calls from someone who identified themselves as a Temple police officer. The caller told the parents their sons had been arrested and they needed to send money in order for their children to be released. The parents did not send cash. Temple police are investigating the calls, which came from a 215 area code.September 1, 2024
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia Zoo to display 'Philly ABCs' in September to promote early literacy
Throughout the month of September, the Philadelphia Zoo will display the 'Philly ABCs' in a series of colorful posters that feature the city's unique people, places and things. The campaign by Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation's Read by 4th program aims to promote early literacy for Philadelphia children.August 29, 2024
Food & Drink
Wawa to offer free coffee for teachers and school staff during first two weeks of September
Wawa is offering free hot coffee of any size to all teachers and school staff from Monday, Sept. 2, through Sunday, Sept. 15. The promotion is available at all Wawa locations throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.August 29, 2024
Food & Drink
Flakely Gluten Free bakery to open second 'pastry ATM' this fall in Ardmore
Manayunk's Flakely Gluten Free bakery will open its second 'pastry ATM' this fall at the Free Will Collective, at 31 Cricket Ave. in Ardmore. The vending machine holds Flakely's bestselling items, including gluten-free croissants, bagels, baguettes and cakes. The company was also named the No. 5 best gluten-free bakery in the country this week in a USA Today's Readers' Choice vote.August 28, 2024
Social Media
Pa. 'Bachelorette' contestant Brett Harris shares DMs, says social media response has been 'overwhelming'
Lancaster County native Brett Harris, who was sent home during the premiere of 'The Bachelorette' Season 21, was invited to the show's 'Men Tell All.' The fan-favorite contestant discussed his newfound social media fame and shared some DMs he's received from fans since the first episode in July.August 28, 2024
Family-Friendly
Giant bounce park with obstacle course and 23-foot slide to open on weekends at Cherry Hill Mall
FUNBOX, a pop-up bounce park spanning 25,000 square feet, will be open at the Cherry Hill Mall on weekends from Aug. 30 through Oct. 20.August 27, 2024
Entertainment
Hersheypark to add Twizzlers-themed pendulum ride that will ascend 137 feet next summer
In the summer of 2025, Hersheypark will open Twizzlers Twisted Gravity ride, a pendulum attraction that will ascend 137 feet and reach speeds of 68 mph. The theme park referred to it as the 'tallest Screamin' Swing in the world.'Just In
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- Temple University unveils plans for new 199,000-square-foot media, performing arts building
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- 2024 Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade: What to know about the weather, parade route, parking and more
- Sixers say Joel Embiid and Paul George will miss at least one more game
- Lindenwold Castle in Ambler heads to auction with $1.5 million starting bid
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