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.
April 16, 2024
Entertainment
Dilworth Park's roller rink reopens Friday
The Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink at Dilworth Park. will be open from April 19 to June 30. Tickets cost $8 for kids 10 and younger, and $10 for everyone else. Skate rentals are $6. Tickets can be reserved online in advance or bought on site. The rink opens every day at 11 a.m. It closes at 8:45 p.m. except for Friday and Saturday nights, when it shuts down at 10 p.m.April 15, 2024
Investigations
Atlantic City mayor and wife charged with abusing teenage daughter
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, La'Quetta Small, the superintendent of Atlantic City Public Schools, were charged Monday with endangering the welfare of their teenage daughter. The abuse allegedly occurred from December 2023 to January 2024, when the girl was 15 and 16 years old, according to the prosecutor's office.April 15, 2024
Food & Drink
Celebrate Wawa's 60th anniversary with free coffee on Tuesday
Wawa is celebrating its 60th anniversary on Tuesday, April 16, by giving away free hot coffee of any size to customers at all stores. The stores will also be decked out in '60s decor and offer 60-cent promotions on birthday cake doughnuts, teas, juices and lemonades.April 15, 2024
Fitness
People with obesity may benefit most when exercise is done in the evening
Working out in the evening may be linked to a lower risk for cardiovascular disease, microvascular disease and premature death among people with obesity, according to a new study. The study of nearly 30,000 adults with obesity also found the frequency of three-minute vigorous activities may be more important than total daily workout time.April 14, 2024
TV
Ryan Gosling spoofs Taylor Swift song during 'Saturday Night Live' monologue
During Ryan Gosling's 'Saturday Night Live' monologue, he paid homage to his role as Ken in 'Barbie' with a song set to the tune of Taylor Swift's 'All Too Well.' His 'The Fall Guy' costar Emily Blunt, who starred in 'Oppenheimer,' also joined him onstage for a duet about the 'Barbenheimer' phenomenon.April 14, 2024
Investigations
Woman charged in stabbings of 24-year-old, 1-year-old in Center City, police say
Takeira Hester, 28, has been arrested and charged following two separate stabbings in Center City on Saturday that injured a 24-year-old woman and a 1-year-old boy, police say. The attacks, which police say were random, occurred around 8 a.m. on the 1300 block of Chancellor St. and around 12:45 p.m. on the 300 block of S. 18th St. Hester was also wanted in New York City for aggravated assault.April 14, 2024
Shopping
Urban Outfitters' Reclectic store to host clothing customization workshop
Reclectic, which sells discounted merchandise from Urban Outfitters brands at the Philadelphia Mills mall, is hosting a clothing customization workshop in honor of Earth Month. The workshop will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. During the event, attendees can use fabric waste to accessorize clothing that they select from Reclectic's inventory.April 11, 2024
Movies
'Kelce' documentary earns 2 nominations at Sports Emmy Awards
'Kelce,' the Prime Video film following Jason Kelce and his family during the emotional 2022 Eagles season, received Sports Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Long Documentary and Outstanding Editing — Long Form. The ceremony will be May 21 in New York City.April 11, 2024
Wildlife
Dead humpback whale found in Long Beach Township surf
On Thursday morning, a dead humpback whale was found in the surf at 51st Street in Long Beach Township. The whale was between 20 and 30 feet long, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. Long Beach Township Police were on the sceneApril 11, 2024
Pets
TD Bank unveils ATM for dogs at South Philly location
TD Bank's South Philly location, at 2201 S. Broad St., has debuted a dog ATM, which dispenses free biscuits to dogs. To celebrate the opening of the dog ATM, TD Bank has donated $5,000 to the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and will host a pet adoption event on Saturday, April 13.Just In
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