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 22, 2024
TV
Philly baker to compete on American spinoff of 'The Great British Bake Off'
Victoria Walters, a Philadelphia resident and Temple University alum, will compete in Season 2 of Roku's 'The Great American Baking Show,' which premieres May 24. The show is a spinoff of 'The Great British Bake Off' reality competition, and was filmed in the same tent in London.May 21, 2024
TV
South Jersey's Sydney Errera reflects on finding love on 'Farmer Wants a Wife'
On the Fox reality dating show 'Farmer Wants a Wife,' farmer Mitchell Kolinsky picked South Jersey's Sydney Errera and the couple has continued dating in the months since the show wrapped up.May 21, 2024
Streaming
'Bel-Air' to return for third season in August
Season 3 of 'Bel-Air,' Peacock's reimagining of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' will premiere on Aug. 15. This season will follow protagonist Will, played by West Philly's Jabari Banks, during the summer before his senior year of high school.May 19, 2024
Entertainment
Pa. native Sabrina Carpenter sings her hit songs, joins a sketch during 'SNL' debut
Sabrina Carpenter, who was born in Bucks County and grew up in Montgomery County, sang her recent hit 'Espresso' and a medley of 'Feather' and 'Nonsense' during the Season 49 finale of 'Saturday Night Live.' During Carpenter's 'SNL' debut, she also joined a Scooby-Doo themed sketch.May 19, 2024
Family-Friendly
Museum of the American Revolution to commemorate Memorial Day weekend with crafts, performances
From Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27, the Museum of the American Revolution will offer crafts and performances in honor of Memorial Day weekend. The institution will also offer free admission throughout the weekend for veterans, military and Blue Star Families.May 19, 2024
Protests
Pro-Palestinian encampment set up on Drexel University campus
On Saturday evening, about 75 pro-Palestinian demonstrators set up tents on Drexel University's campus, establishing what the Drexel Palestine Coalition calls a 'Gaza Solidarity Encampment.' The group is calling on Drexel to divest from companies or partnerships negatively impacting Palestinians, redistribute financial profits to aid Palestine and to disclose investments. Police arrived to campus in riot gear and set up barricades around the encampment.May 15, 2024
Entertainment
Timothée Chalamet spotted in Cape May filming Bob Dylan movie
Timothée Chalamet was spotted in Cape May this week filming his new movie, 'A Complete Unknown,' in which he plays legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. His co-stars, Edward Norton and Elle Fanning, were also spotted in the South Jersey shore town.May 15, 2024
TV
On 'Love Undercover,' Sea Isle woman dates soccer players who hid their fame
Jacklyn Romano, a 25-year-old gym and boutique owner from Sea Isle City, is a contestant on Peacock's new dating show 'Love Undercover.' The series follows five professional soccer players from other countries who hide their fame to date American women.May 14, 2024
Festivals
What's happening during Wawa Welcome America? It's more than just fireworks and the concert with Ne-Yo and Kesha
The 2024 Wawa Welcome America festival runs from June 19 through July 4. Kesha and Ne-Yo will headline the July 4 concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, which will be followed by fireworks. Here's a guide to the many other events taking place during the festival.May 13, 2024
Senior Health
For older adults, a broken hip is often more deadly than cancer, study shows
The five-year survival rate for older adults who break their hips is worse than the overall rate for cancer, according to a new study from Canada. The research underscores the severity of falls among older adults. The CDC offers recommendations to prevent falls among older adults, including the addition of grab bars in the bathroom.Just In
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