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 3, 2024
Investigations
Three people injured in shooting in Center City, police say
Three people were shot near 11th and Ludlow streets in Center City around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Philly police say. A 42-year-old woman was shot in the pelvis and arm, a 53-year-old woman was shot in the knee, and a 22-year-old man was shot twice in the arm. The 42-year-old is in critical condition.June 3, 2024
Music
Sabrina Carpenter to release new album, 'Short n' Sweet,' in August
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter, who grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs, will release her sixth studio album, 'Short n' Sweet,' on Aug. 23. The album's lead single, 'Espresso,' has topped the global Spotify chart for 14 days and hit No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.June 2, 2024
Shopping
Art for the Cash Poor returns to Olde Kensington with artwork on sale for less than $250
The Art for the Cash Poor affordable art sale takes place Saturday, June 8, in Philadelphia's in Olde Kensington nieghborhood. The event will feature more than 100 artists, vendors and craftspeople selling their original work for $250 or less.June 2, 2024
Entertainment
Shirley MacLaine spotted in Atlantic City filming new movie
Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine was seen on Tennessee Avenue in Atlantic City last week filming for her upcoming movie 'People Not Places.' The film follows an elderly woman who forms an unlikely friendship with a homeless man while also trying to fix her relationship with her son.June 2, 2024
Investigations
12 people arrested, 3 police officers injured after fights break out at Gloucester Township event
In Gloucester Township, 12 people were arrested and three police officers were injured Saturday after hundreds of 'unruly' young people congregated at the Gloucester Township Day event and began fighting.May 30, 2024
Food & Drink
Gregorys Coffee to open its first Pa. location in King of Prussia Mall
Gregorys Coffee, a coffee chain based in New York City, is opening its first Pennsylvania store in the King of Prussia Mall on Friday, May 31. Gregorys will be located on the first level of the Plaza across from Kate Spade New York.May 30, 2024
Pets
PSPCA looking for homes for 10 former law enforcement, military dogs rescued from neglect
The Pennsylvania SPCA is searching for homes for 10 former military and law enforement dogs that were rescued from inhumane conditions at the K9 Hero Haven nonprofit in Northumberland County.May 29, 2024
TV
Mural City Cellars winemaker competes on 'Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars'
Nicholas Ducos, a winemaker and co-owner of Mural City Cellars in Fishtown, is a contestant on the second season of 'Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars.' In the premiere, which aired last week, Ducos was chosen by Lisa Vanderpump to join her team. The reality competition airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on Fox.May 29, 2024
Business
Philly-area Coke bottler forgoes plastic bottle carriers in favor of recyclable cardboard
Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages, a Philadelphia-based Coca-Cola product distributor, has begun packaging its multipack bottled beverages in recyclable paperboard carriers. The eco-friendly packaging is estimated to replace 200,000 pounds of plastic rings each yearMay 28, 2024
Nature
Six planets will align Monday. Here's what can be seen with the naked eye
Just before sunrise on Monday, June 3, Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Neptune and Saturn will appear to align in the sky for a 'planetary parade.' Based on the timing and distance of the planets, only Mars and Saturn will likely be visible to the naked eye.Just In
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