May 15, 2024
TV
by
Franki Rudnesky
Jacklyn Romano, a 25-year-old gym and boutique owner from Sea Isle City, is a contestant on Peacock's new dating show 'Love Undercover.' The series follows five professional soccer players from other countries who hide their fame to date American women.
May 15, 2024
Entertainment
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Franki Rudnesky
Timothée Chalamet was spotted in Cape May this week filming his new movie, 'A Complete Unknown,' in which he plays legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. His co-stars, Edward Norton and Elle Fanning, were also spotted in the South Jersey shore town.
May 14, 2024
Festivals
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Franki Rudnesky
The 2024 Wawa Welcome America festival runs from June 19 through July 4. Kesha and Ne-Yo will headline the July 4 concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, which will be followed by fireworks. Here's a guide to the many other events taking place during the festival.
May 13, 2024
Senior Health
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Franki Rudnesky
The five-year survival rate for older adults who break their hips is worse than the overall rate for cancer, according to a new study from Canada. The research underscores the severity of falls among older adults. The CDC offers recommendations to prevent falls among older adults, including the addition of grab bars in the bathroom.
May 12, 2024
TV
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Franki Rudnesky
PBS will air a recording of the Broadway revival of 'Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch' on Friday, May 24, at 9 p.m. as part of its 'Great Performances' series. The play stars Leslie Odom, Jr., who grew up in Philly's East Oak Lane neighborhood and earned a Tony nomination for his starring role in 'Purlie Victorious.'
May 12, 2024
Parties
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Franki Rudnesky
Please Touch Museum is kicking off its new after-hours, 21-and-older Museum Nights event series on Thursday, June 13. The '90s Edition themed party will run from 7-10 p.m. and feature games, crafts, music and cocktails.
May 12, 2024
Health News
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Franki Rudnesky
A recent study found that combining time-restricted eating with high-intensity functional training in women with obesity can result in weight loss and improve markers of cardiometabolic health like cholesterol, blood glucose and lipid levels.
May 9, 2024
Festivals
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Franki Rudnesky
The 22nd annual Roxborough Spring Fest takes place on Saturday, May 18, from 12-6 p.m. on Ridge Avenue between Lyceum and Leverington avenues. The free event will feature live performances, artisans selling wares, food trucks and beverage vendors.
May 9, 2024
TV
by
Franki Rudnesky
Comedian Kevin Hart, a Philly native, made a FaceTime cameo on the latest episode of 'Abbott Elementary.' The episode, which was Mother's Day themed, followed Quinta Brunson's character Janine Teagues as she investigated whether Hart was her father.
May 8, 2024
Government
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Franki Rudnesky
North Wildwood has adopted a curfew that prevents minors from being in public spaces without their parents from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. during the warm months of the year. During the rest of the year, the curfew begins at 11 p.m. The Jersey Shore town also enacted a ban on large beach umbrellas and tents.