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.
October 7, 2024
2024 Election
Here's how to request a mail-in ballot, vote early and find your polling place in New Jersey
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, but registered New Jersey voters can vote early in person Oct. 26 through Nov. 3. The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 15, and you have until Oct. 29 to apply for a mail-in ballot. Online you can find your polling place or track the status of your mail ballot.October 7, 2024
Shopping
Spirit Halloween spreading more holiday cheer with new Christmas stores
South Jersey-based chain Spirit Halloween is opening 10 Spirit Christmas holiday pop-up stores, starting Oct. 18 with the flagship location in Hamilton Township. Other locations will include Marlton. The store will have holiday decor and apparel as well as a gingerbread village and photos with Santa Claus.October 7, 2024
Entertainment
Wondering what to wear to the Sabrina Carpenter concert? Here's how fans are dressing for the 'Short n' Sweet' tour
Sabrina Carpenter plays a homecoming show at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday, Oct. 8. During her 'Short 'n Sweet' tour, fans have been emulating the pop star's style by wearing sparkles, platform boots, babydoll dresses, mini skirts and corsets. Wells Fargo Center will have plenty of photo opportunities for fans to show off their outfits.October 6, 2024
Family-Friendly
Museum of the American Revolution to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Weekend with performances, crafts
From Oct. 12-14, the Museum of the American Revolution will host Indigenous Peoples Weekend. The celebration will include traditional Native American dance performances, living history interpreters, crafts and films.October 6, 2024
Entertainment
Sabrina Carpenter discusses 'Short n' Sweet' success in new 'CBS Sunday Morning' interview
Sabrina Carpenter discussed her new 'Short n' Sweet' album and stadium tour in a new interview with 'CBS Sunday Morning' that was filmed in a rehearsal studio in rural Pennsylvania, near where the singer grew up. Carpenter also talked about starring in the 'Mean Girls' Broadway musical, casting boyfriend Barry Keoghan in her 'Please Please Please' music video, and why Pennsylvania feels like home.October 6, 2024
Investigations
Teenager killed in triple shooting in North Philadelphia, police say
A 17-year-old was killed in a triple shooting that took place around 12:30 a.m. Sunday at a gathering on the 600 block of North Franklin Place in North Philadelphia, police said. A 16-year-old and 21-year-old were also injured in the shooting, authorities said. Police believe the suspected shooters were a group of young men who fled the scene in a stolen black BMW.October 2, 2024
2024 Election
Here's how to find your polling place, cast a vote now and track a mail-in ballot in Pennsylvania
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, but registered Pennsylvania voters can vote early in person through on-demand mail ballot voting. The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 21, and you have until Oct. 29 to apply for a mail-in ballot. Online you can find your polling place or track the status of your mail ballot.September 30, 2024
Fitness
Exercise helps reduce the risk of disease, and it doesn't matter when you work out
People who exercise extensively on weekends — 'weekend warriors' — reap similar benefits to people who spread their workouts throughout the week, a new study shows. Researchers found people who get 150 minutes of physical activity each week have a reduced risk for 200 diseases — no matter when they exercise.September 30, 2024
Wildlife
Atlantic City Aquarium, which has been closed since 2020, set to reopen by end of year, mayor says
Atlantic City Aquarium will reopen in December after being closed since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and facing several delays in repair work, Mayor Marty Small announced Monday. The aquarium has undergone repairs and renovations to its interior and exterior and will feature new exhibits when it reopens.September 29, 2024
Investigations
Pittsburgh man, N.J. woman charged in connection with last weekend's car meetups across Philadelphia
Alexis Boyce, 20, of Englishtown, New Jersey, and Albert Woynar, 18, of Pittsburgh, have been charged in connection with the large illegal car meetups that took place across Philadelphia last weekend. Two other people were previously arrested in connection with the meetups.Just In
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