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.
May 9, 2024
TV
Kevin Hart makes FaceTime cameo on 'Abbott Elementary'
Comedian Kevin Hart, a Philly native, made a FaceTime cameo on the latest episode of 'Abbott Elementary.' The episode, which was Mother's Day themed, followed Quinta Brunson's character Janine Teagues as she investigated whether Hart was her father.May 8, 2024
Food & Drink
A giant pink bus is hosting tea parties while giving tours of Philly
Tea Around Town, a tour bus experience run by New York City-based TopView Sightseeing, launched Philly tours last month. The tea party on wheels offers hot beverages, live entertainment and fancy snacks while traveling past local landmarks such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.May 8, 2024
Government
North Wildwood enacts teen curfew, bans big beach umbrellas
North Wildwood has adopted a curfew that prevents minors from being in public spaces without their parents from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. during the warm months of the year. During the rest of the year, the curfew begins at 11 p.m. The Jersey Shore town also enacted a ban on large beach umbrellas and tents.May 7, 2024
Entertainment
Libertee Grounds to host mini-golf tournament featuring local beer
Libertee Grounds, a bar and indoor mini-golf venue at 1600 W. Girard Ave., is hosting the third annual Libertee Grounds Masters on Saturday, May 11, from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. The event will include mini-golf tournaments and unlimited pours by local breweries and distilleries.May 6, 2024
Nature
Cape May County zoo sets up male capybara on 'The Bachelor' style dates
Goomba, a nearly 2-year-old male capybara at the Cape May County Park & Zoo, has selected two female breeding partners after a series of supervised meetings with females that the zoo marketed as a version of 'The Bachelor' on social media.May 6, 2024
Parenting
The hour after day care is the least nutritious for young kids, study finds
The hour after children are picked up from day care is the least nutritious, according to a new study. Parents tend to give their children sugary and salty snacks, missing an opportunity to establish healthy habits. Researchers found children consume about 20% of their calories during that time, and 22% of their added sugar intake.May 5, 2024
Food & Drink
Sushi by Bou, speakeasy-style omakase pop-up, to open in Fishtown
Sushi by Boū, an omakase concept by New York City hospitality group SimpleVenue, will open in the back room of Izakaya Fishtown on Friday, May 10. The 10-seat restaurant will offer 12-course or 17-course meals chosen by the chef.May 5, 2024
Fitness
Weekly walking club returns to Ocean City's boardwalk for the summer
The Ocean City Walking Club has returned for its second year on the boardwalk. Starting May 10, anyone interested is invited to meet outside the Music Pier at 9 a.m. every Friday, or 8 a.m. starting June 14, for a stroll down the boards.May 5, 2024
Investigations
1 dead, 3 injured in shooting in Kingsessing, police say
An 18-year-old is dead and three other people are injured after a shooting Saturday evening in Southwest Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood, police say. The quadruple shooting took place just after 6:30 p.m. outside a home on the 1000 block of South 51st Street, where police believe a graduation party was taking place. Two 17-year-olds and a 23-year-old were also injured in the shooting.May 2, 2024
Entertainment
Pa. native Sabrina Carpenter to make her 'Saturday Night Live' debut on May 18
Sabrina Carpenter, an actress and singer who was born in Bucks County and raised in Montgomery County, will be the musical guest on the May 18 episode of 'Saturday Night Live,' which will be hosted by Jake Gyllenhaal.Just In
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