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.

franki@phillyvoice.com

July 8, 2024

Investigations

Great Valley Middle School students created fictitious TikTok accounts to impersonate, harass teachers

by Franki Rudnesky

Students at Great Valley Middle School in Malvern created 22 TikTok accounts that impersonated their teachers and posted videos that included 'pedophilia innuendo, racist memes, homophobia and made-up sexual hookups,' the New York Times reported. Some students were suspended by district officials say their ability to act is limited.

July 7, 2024

Entertainment

'Claim to Fame,' starring Kevin and Frankie Jonas, returns for third season July 10

by Franki Rudnesky

'Claim to Fame,' the ABC reality competition hosted by New Jersey-native Jonas Brothers lead guitarist Kevin Jonas and his youngest brother Frankie Jonas, returns for its third season on Wednesday, July 10. The reality competition features a cast of people related to celebrities, who must try to conceal their identities in the pursuit of a $100,000 grand prize.

July 7, 2024

Food & Drink

White Dog Cafe to host Dining Out for the Dogs fundraiser benefiting veterans

by Franki Rudnesky

White Dog Cafe is hosting its seventh annual Dining Out for the Dogs fundraiser on July 16. The event, held at White Dog Cafe locations in Exton, Wayne, Haverford and Glen Mills, benefits Alpha Bravo Canine, a nonprofit that donates service dogs to veterans. The fundraiser will feature puppies, prizes and food and drink specials.

July 7, 2024

Investigations

2-year-old injured by fallen tree in Montgomery County, police say

by Franki Rudnesky

A two-year-old boy was playing in a driveway in Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County, on Saturday when a large tree branch fell onto his arm, police say. The toddler's arm was amputated and the boy was flown to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The injury is believed to be a 'tragic accident,' police say.

July 4, 2024

Family-Friendly

'World's largest bounce house' arrives in Delaware this weekend

by Franki Rudnesky

The Big Bounce America Tour sets up the 'world's largest bounce house' at the Kirkwood Sports complex in New Castle, Delaware, from Friday, July 5, through Sunday, July 7. Built from eight massive inflatables, the bounce house spans 24,000 square feet.

July 3, 2024

Music

These are the Ne-Yo and Kesha songs you should know before the Welcome America concert

by Franki Rudnesky

Ne-Yo and Kesha are headlining the Wawa Welcome America concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on July 4. Here's a Spotify playlist with some of their top songs, from 'So Sick' to 'Tik Tok.'

July 2, 2024

Music

Willie Nelson to play Fourth of July concert in Camden as planned after missing shows due to illness

by Franki Rudnesky

Willie Nelson's team said the legendary country singer will play his Camden concert as planned on the Fourth of July after missing the first eight shows on his tour due to an unspecified illness. Nelson, 91, is a headliner for the Fourth of July Picnic on Thursday, July 4, at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion.

July 2, 2024

Holiday

Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks at the Jersey Shore

by Franki Rudnesky

On Thursday, many Jersey Shore towns are offering fireworks displays for the Fourth of July. The towns hosting fireworks shows include Atlantic City, Avalon, Beach Haven, Cape May, Margate, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Stone Harbor and Wildwood.

July 1, 2024

Entertainment

Urban Saloon in Fairmount to host weekly watch parties for 'The Bachelorette'

by Franki Rudnesky

Urban Saloon in Fairmount is hosting weekly watch parties to coincide with the new season of 'The Bachelorette,' which premieres Monday, July 8, at 8 p.m. The parties will be hosted by local events planner Kody Pasqualichio, who is friends with former 'Bachelor' Joey Graziadei and hosted the bar's watch parties last season.

July 1, 2024

Parenting

Parents who want to reduce their kids' screen time should start by reducing theirs, study finds

by Franki Rudnesky

Here are some tips for parents looking to cut screen time for their children – and themselves. New research suggests adolescents who see their parents use screens frequently tend to get higher amounts of screen time. They also are more likely to exhibit addictive behaviors with social media, video games and mobile phones.