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 12, 2024
TV
Broadway's 'Purlie Victorious,' starring Leslie Odom Jr., to air on PBS
PBS will air a recording of the Broadway revival of 'Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch' on Friday, May 24, at 9 p.m. as part of its 'Great Performances' series. The play stars Leslie Odom, Jr., who grew up in Philly's East Oak Lane neighborhood and earned a Tony nomination for his starring role in 'Purlie Victorious.'May 12, 2024
Parties
Please Touch Museum to launch event series for adults with '90s-themed party
Please Touch Museum is kicking off its new after-hours, 21-and-older Museum Nights event series on Thursday, June 13. The '90s Edition themed party will run from 7-10 p.m. and feature games, crafts, music and cocktails.May 12, 2024
Health News
Combining high intensity exercise with time-restricted eating may boost weight loss, study finds
A recent study found that combining time-restricted eating with high-intensity functional training in women with obesity can result in weight loss and improve markers of cardiometabolic health like cholesterol, blood glucose and lipid levels.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 9, 2024
Festivals
Roxborough Spring Fest to bring music, art and food trucks to Ridge Avenue
The 22nd annual Roxborough Spring Fest takes place on Saturday, May 18, from 12-6 p.m. on Ridge Avenue between Lyceum and Leverington avenues. The free event will feature live performances, artisans selling wares, food trucks and beverage vendors.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 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 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.Just In
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