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.

franki@phillyvoice.com

March 31, 2024

Family-Friendly

Museum of the American Revolution to host day camps for kids in April

by Franki Rudnesky

The Museum of the American Revolution will host new History Explorer Day Camps geared toward kids ages 7-11 on Wednesday, April 10, and Tuesday, April 23. The camps, which cost $85 per student, coincide with days that the Philadelphia School District and Archdiocese of Philadelphia are closed.

March 28, 2024

Shopping

Dress to impress this Phillies season with trendy items like overalls, graphic tees

by Franki Rudnesky

The Phillies open their season Friday at home against the Braves. Fans can show off their passion for the Phils this season with trendy clothing items and accessories like overalls, graphic T-shirts and fanny packs.

March 27, 2024

Nature

Here's what to know about the partial solar eclipse visible in the Philadelphia region on April 8

by Franki Rudnesky

A partial solar eclipse will be visible in the Philadelphia region on Monday, April 8 from about 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The eclipse will reach 90% totality in Philly at 3:23 p.m. To safely view it, people need to use special eclipse glasses or make a device that shows its reflection. Eclipse glasses used in 2017 will still work. New pairs can be purchased online or picked up at participating libraries.

March 26, 2024

Festivals

Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic to be held in Camden this summer

by Franki Rudnesky

Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic is coming to the Philadelphia region for the first time this summer. It will be held at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Thursday, July 4. Along with Nelson, the lineup includes Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Maren Morris, Mavis Staples and Celisse. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 29.

March 25, 2024

Joey Graziadei proposes in the dramatic season finale of 'The Bachelor'

by Franki Rudnesky

The Season 28 finale of 'The Bachelor' saw Collegeville-native Joey Graziadei getting engaged to Kelsey Anderson. Before that, Daisy Kent sent herself home after realizing Graziadei had a deeper connection with Anderson. During the live after-show, Jenn Tran was announced as the next Bachelorette.

March 25, 2024

'The Bachelor' finale airs Monday: Who will get Joey Graziadei's final rose?

by Franki Rudnesky

'The Bachelor' Season 28 finale is Monday, March 25. Joey Graziadei, a 28-year-old tennis instructor from Montgomery County, has narrowed it down to his final two contestants, Kelsey Anderson and Daisy Kent. In Monday's episode, Graziadei may propose to one of the women, although trailers foreshadow that something unexpected could occur. Here's a look back at Anderson's and Kent's relationships with Graziadei.

March 24, 2024

Investigations

Crews searching for child who fell into Chester Creek

by Franki Rudnesky

Rescue crews are searching for a 6-year-old girl who fell into Delaware County's Chester Creek and was swept away on Saturday amid heavy rains, authorities say.

March 24, 2024

Entertainment

Quinta Brunson to star in upcoming 'Cat in the Hat' animated film

by Franki Rudnesky

Quinta Brunson has joined the cast of a new animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss' 'The Cat in the Hat,' scheduled to premiere in 2026. The cast also includes Bill Hader as the titular cat.

March 24, 2024

Healthy Eating

Drinking apple cider vinegar daily may be linked with weight loss, study finds

by Franki Rudnesky

The daily consumption of small amounts of apple cider vinegar may aid weight management in people who are overweight or obese, according to a recent study. Study participants who drank apple cider vinegar every day also saw decreases in BMI and waist measurement.

March 21, 2024

Investigations

Alleged lookout arrested in Burholme bus stop shooting that injured 8 teens

by Franki Rudnesky

Police arrested a fifth suspect in connection with a shooting in Burholme on March 6 that injured eight teens at a bus stop. On Thursday, 15-year-old Jeremiah Jefferson of Northeast Philadelphia, was arrested, police say. He will be charged with the same charges as the four previously arrested suspects, including attempted murder. Police also said the shooting may have been connected to other incidents, including one that happened two days before, and that one of the suspects in the March 6 shooting, Ahnile Buggs, has been charged with murder in another fatal shooting that took place in February.