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.
June 10, 2024
Food & Drink
Source Brewing to open four-story Manayunk location in 19th century bank
Source Brewing is planning to open its third location in the fall of 2025 at 4334 Main St. in Manayunk, in a 19th century 10,000 square-foot building that spans four stories. The new brewery and restaurant joins Source Brewing locations in Colts Neck, New Jersey, and Fishtown. Each is run by 'Shark Tank' alum Philip Petracca, his wife Keri Petracca and business partner and brewer Greg Taylor.June 9, 2024
Investigations
6 arrests made as 'unruly' crowds cause Pennsauken summer kick-off event to end early
Pennsauken Township's Summer Kick Off celebration was cut short due to 'unruly' crowds that gathered at the family-friendly fireworks show. Six arrests were made, including four adults and two juveniles.June 9, 2024
Family-Friendly
Smith Memorial Playground to host family-friendly 'Kidchella' music festival later this month
Smith Memorial Playground is hosting the Kidchella children's music festival on Friday, June 21, from 4-9 p.m. The event is free to attend, and will feature musical performances, art stations, food trucks and giveaways.June 9, 2024
Phillies
Jayson Werth says his horse's Belmont Stakes win is 'right up there' with winning World Series
The racehorse that won Saturday's Belmont Stakes, Dornoch, is co-owned by former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jayson Werth, who was on the 2008 World Series team. Werth, who got into horse racing in 2021, said that the Belmont Stakes win was 'right up there' with winning the World Series.June 7, 2024
Wildlife
Jorō spiders likely are coming to Philly. But it may take them years to arrive, and there's no need to panic
The Jorō spider, an invasive species that first spotted in northern Georgia 10 years ago, is likely to migrate to the Northeast in time, but scientists say the spiders aren't harmful to humans or their pets. And despite some media reports, the spiders don't actually fly. Rather, spiderlings use a process known as ballooning to travel through the air.June 5, 2024
Music
Mt. Joy is offering a chance to meet the band and cruise Philly in the convertible from their new video
Philly folk band Mt. Joy and car-sharing app Turo are holding a contest that would let the winners meet the band before their concert at The Mann in September along with other prizes, like the use of the 1967 Chevy Impala from their music new video for the song 'Highway Queen.'June 5, 2024
Festivals
Manayunk's Main Street is again hosting weekly block parties this summer
Manayunk is hosting block parties on Main Street every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. this summer, beginning June 6 and ending Aug. 29. The ninth annual Stroll the Street series features live music, restaurant specials, artist demonstrations and outdoor vendors.June 5, 2024
Investigations
Arrest made in Ocean City boardwalk stabbing that occurred over Memorial Day weekend
A juvenile has been charged with attempted murder and related offenses for a stabbing that injured a 15-year-old boy on the Ocean City boardwalk on Saturday, May 25. The stabbing occurred over a chaotic Memorial Day weekend at the shore. Wildwood declared a state of emergency due to unruliness on its boardwalk.June 4, 2024
Streaming
Colman Domingo joins cast of Tina Fey's 'The Four Seasons' on Netflix
West Philadelphia native Colman Domingo is joining the cast of the upcoming Netflix comedy series 'The Four Seasons.' The show, based on a 1981 film of the same name, also stars Upper Darby native Tina Fey, who is a co-creator.June 3, 2024
Fitness
Counting steps may be just as beneficial as tracking physical activity by time
Meeting fitness goals based on step counts or time spent working out are similarly beneficial, a new study finds. They both were linked to reduced risk of heart disease and all-cause mortality, researchers found. Exercise guidelines are typically given in time durations, but researchers said it may be helpful to also advise step-count goals.Just In
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