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.
March 20, 2024
TV
'American Idol' to feature audition by Bucks County singer on Sunday's episode
Ricky Moyer, a 22-year-old from Levittown who graduated from Neshaminy High School, auditioned for 'American Idol' in an episode airing Sunday, March 24 at 8 p.m. In an interview, Moyer describes singing 'It Must Have Been Love' by Roxette in hopes of impressing celebrity judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.March 20, 2024
Courts
Charges against Bam Margera dropped in August incident at Radnor Hotel
The charges that Bam Margera faced in relation to an alleged incident in August at the Radnor Hotel have been dropped. The 'Jackass' star appeared in Delaware County District Court, where all charges for public intoxication and disorderly conduct were withdrawn. Margera still faces charges stemming from an altercation with his brother that took place in April at his home in Chester County.March 19, 2024
Celebrities
Quinta Brunson discusses her childhood in West Philly, ideas for upcoming projects in new interview
In an interview with The New Yorker, Quinta Brunson discusses growing up in West Philadelphia and her rise to fame with 'Abbott Elementary.' She also talks about her desire to make a 'coming of age' show about a teen girl and how she would like to adapt the novel 'The Guest.'March 19, 2024
Podcast
Susan Noles to co-host dating podcast with fellow 'Golden Bachelor' contestant
Susan Noles and Kathy Swarts, alums from 'The Golden Bachelor,' will host a new podcast about dating. The 'Bachelor Happy Hour: Golden Hour' podcast debuts Thursday, March 28. The dynamic duo will discuss relationships and interview 'Bachelor' franchise favorites.March 18, 2024
TV
Joey Graziadei faces eliminated 'Bachelor' contestants during 'Women Tell All' episode
In Monday's episode of 'The Bachelor,' fan-favorite contestants returned to discuss Season 28 and face Joey Graziadei for the first time since they were sent home. 'The Golden Bachelor' contestant Susan Noles, of Delco, was in the audience to announce her new podcast. Plus, fans got to see the continuation of the cliffhanger from last week's episode and find out who Graziadei selected for his top two ahead of next week's finale.March 18, 2024
Adult Health
Wearing a sports bra that's too tight may impact your workout, study finds
When a sports bra is too tight during exercise, it can impair breathing and impact energy and performance, according to a new study. Researchers examined nine elite female runners as they worked out on a treadmill while wearing sports bras of varying tightness. The study found that the looser bras allowed the women to run more efficiently by taking breaths that were deeper and less frequent.March 17, 2024
Investigations
Newtown Township shelter-in-place order lifted following barricade situation, police say
A shelter-in-place order in Newtown Township has been lifted following a barricade situation Sunday morning. Newtown Township Police were dispatched to the Headley housing development for a reported physical assault by an armed individual, according to police. When police arrived, a female victim was located after escaping out of the rear of the property. The male suspect then barricaded himself inside of a home, prompting a SWAT response and shelter-in-place order. The suspect has been taken into custody by police. This was the second shelter-in-place order in Bucks County in two days, following a triple shooting in Falls Township on Saturday.March 17, 2024
Entertainment
Jerry Blavat's bar Memories in Margate to reopen by summer with new owners
Memories in Margate, the club previously owned by Philly DJ Jerry Blavat, will reopen by the summer under new ownership. Philly restaurateur Teddy Sourias, of Craft Concepts Group, will operate the bar along with two silent partners. Memories closed in September 2022, and Blavat died last year. Memories is expected to open by Memorial Day weekend.March 17, 2024
Investigations
Suspect who allegedly shot and killed 3 people in Bucks County arrested in Trenton, police say
Andre Gordon, who allegedly shot and killed three family members Saturday morning in Falls Township, Bucks County, was arrested in Trenton, police say. Gordon allegedly stole a car before killing his stepmother, 13-year-old sister and a woman with whom he shares two children. He then reportedly stole a second car and headed to Trenton where he was believed to be barricaded inside a home. He was arrested around 5 p.m. two blocks away from the home in which he was believed to be barricaded.March 14, 2024
Pets
'Sad' cat adopted after PSPCA social media post goes viral
On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania SPCA shared social media posts about Brian, a 'sad' cat that had been overlooked for five months at the shelter. The posts soon went viral, gaining millions of views and thousands of shares, and Brian was adopted by the evening.Just In
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