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

November 5, 2024

2024 Election

Tuesday's other statewide races in Pennsylvania are for attorney general, auditor general, treasurer

by Franki Rudnesky

Here are the results for Tuesday's statewide elections for Pennsylvania attorney general, auditor general and treasurer. Republican Dave Sunday and Democrat Eugene DePasquale are running for attorney general; Republican Timothy DeFoor and Democrat Malcolm Kenyatta are running for auditor general, and Republican Stacy Garrity and Democrat Erin McClelland are running for treasurer.

November 5, 2024

2024 Election

Paul Rudd hands out water to voters in line at Temple and Villanova universities

by Franki Rudnesky

Paul Rudd surprised voters waiting in line at Temple and Villanova universities on Tuesday when he dropped by to hand out waters. The actor commended young people for voting, even as lines neared two hours long, during a live MSNBC report.

November 5, 2024

2024 Election

No surprises in U.S. House districts in South Jersey, with incumbents Donald Norcross and Jeff Van Drew winning

by Franki Rudnesky

Here are the 2024 election results for the three U.S. House districts that represent South Jersey. Vote totals will be updated as they become available after New Jersey's polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

November 5, 2024

2024 Election

In Pa. state House, can Democrats hold onto their majority? Or will the GOP flip enough districts to retake control

by Franki Rudnesky

The 2024 election includes races for the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the state's legislature which consists of a Senate and House of Representatives. All 203 seats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives are up for election this year. In the state Senate, 25 out of 50 seats are up for a vote.

November 5, 2024

2024 Election

Here are all the races we're watching on election night 2024

by Franki Rudnesky

As results come in on election night, PhillyVoice will update vote totals in a races affecting the United States, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. Check frequently as the totals will be updated as they become available.

November 4, 2024

Food & Drink

A year after poking fun at Philly, Zaxbys now plans to expand in the area

by Franki Rudnesky

Zaxbys, a Georgia-based fast food chain known for chicken, is expanding to Philadelphia and South Jersey starting in 2025. Ten locations are planned for Pennsylvania, and six for New Jersey. Last year, the franchise mocked Philadelphia with the campaign for its chicken cheesesteak, called the Fried Chicken Philly.

November 3, 2024

2024 Election

Kamala Harris' Philly campaign event Monday to feature Lady Gaga, Oprah

by Franki Rudnesky

Kamala Harris' campaign is hosting a free concert and rally Monday outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The campaign has revealed the musical performers will include Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, The Roots, Jazmine Sullivan, Adam Blackstone, DJ Cassidy, Freeway and Just Blaze. The event will also feature guest speakers such as Oprah, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Fat Joe. Harris is scheduled to attend.

November 3, 2024

Family-Friendly

Kids can meet a baby cow and learn about agriculture at Please Touch Museum's Farm Day

by Franki Rudnesky

Please Touch Museum will host its first Farm Day event on Saturday, Nov. 9. The event will include kid-friendly agriculture-themed activities, story times and crafts, as well as the opportunity to meet a baby dairy cow.

November 3, 2024

Investigations

Man charged for allegedly killing his girlfriend with a hammer, Montgomery County D.A. says

by Franki Rudnesky

William Carey, 46, is charged with first-degree murder, third-degree murder and possessing an instrument of crime, the Montgomery County district attorney announced. He is accused of killing his girlfriend, Jessica Zipkin, 34, on Saturday in an apartment in Perkiomen Township, authorities say. She was found with a fatal wound to the back of her head, and state police located a hammer next to her body.

October 31, 2024

Travel

Philly airport now has online booking for economy parking lot and will soon offer valet service

by Franki Rudnesky

Philadelphia International Airport is launching a new Park PHL program that allows online reservation and payment for economy lot parking. The airport also will offer valet parking for the first time starting Nov. 18.