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

April 18, 2024

Movies

Trailer for 'Trap' seems to give away one of M. Night Shyamalan's signature twists

by Franki Rudnesky

The trailer for Penn Valley filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan's upcoming thriller, 'Trap,' has been released. The movie, which premieres in theaters on Aug. 9, follows a father and daughter attending the concert of a pop star, played by Saleka Shyamalan. It turns out the concert is a trap to catch a serial killer, who appears to be the father, played by Josh Hartnett.

April 18, 2024

Questlove scores DJ gig at 'Abbott Elementary' in latest episode

by Franki Rudnesky

Philly native Roots drummer Questlove made a cameo during Season 3, Episode 10 of 'Abbott Elementary.' During the episode, Principal Ava Coleman (Janelle James) plans the second annual Ava Fest and surprises staff when she actually gets her friend Questlove to perform.

April 18, 2024

Entertainment

South Jersey's Dominic Sessa joins 'Now You See Me 3' cast

by Franki Rudnesky

'The Holdovers' star Dominic Sessa, who was born in Cherry Hill and grew up in Egg Harbor Township and Ocean City, is joining the cast of 'Now You See Me 3.' The third installment in the magician-heist saga will also reportedly feature Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco and Morgan Freeman.

April 17, 2024

Podcast

Jason Kelce loses his Eagles Super Bowl ring in a kiddie pool of Cincinnati chili during live 'New Heights' show

by Franki Rudnesky

On 'New Heights', Jason Kelce and his brother Travis Kelce discuss the live show they hosted at the University of Cincinnati. During the craziness of the event, Jason's Super Bowl ring was lost in a kiddie pool filled with chili.

April 16, 2024

Investigations

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of man found on St. Joseph's campus

by Franki Rudnesky

Tyreese Quinerley, 39, turned himself in to Lower Merion police and Montgomery County detectives on Tuesday. He is accused of shooting and killing 39-year-old Jefferson Shackford on Sunday night, before dragging the victim onto the sidewalk and calling 911.

April 16, 2024

Entertainment

Dilworth Park's roller rink reopens Friday

by Franki Rudnesky

The Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink at Dilworth Park. will be open from April 19 to June 30. Tickets cost $8 for kids 10 and younger, and $10 for everyone else. Skate rentals are $6. Tickets can be reserved online in advance or bought on site. The rink opens every day at 11 a.m. It closes at 8:45 p.m. except for Friday and Saturday nights, when it shuts down at 10 p.m.

April 15, 2024

Investigations

Atlantic City mayor and wife charged with abusing teenage daughter

by Franki Rudnesky

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, La'Quetta Small, the superintendent of Atlantic City Public Schools, were charged Monday with endangering the welfare of their teenage daughter. The abuse allegedly occurred from December 2023 to January 2024, when the girl was 15 and 16 years old, according to the prosecutor's office.

April 15, 2024

Food & Drink

Celebrate Wawa's 60th anniversary with free coffee on Tuesday

by Franki Rudnesky

Wawa is celebrating its 60th anniversary on Tuesday, April 16, by giving away free hot coffee of any size to customers at all stores. The stores will also be decked out in '60s decor and offer 60-cent promotions on birthday cake doughnuts, teas, juices and lemonades.

April 15, 2024

Fitness

People with obesity may benefit most when exercise is done in the evening

by Franki Rudnesky

Working out in the evening may be linked to a lower risk for cardiovascular disease, microvascular disease and premature death among people with obesity, according to a new study. The study of nearly 30,000 adults with obesity also found the frequency of three-minute vigorous activities may be more important than total daily workout time.

April 14, 2024

Investigations

Woman charged in stabbings of 24-year-old, 1-year-old in Center City, police say

by Franki Rudnesky

Takeira Hester, 28, has been arrested and charged following two separate stabbings in Center City on Saturday that injured a 24-year-old woman and a 1-year-old boy, police say. The attacks, which police say were random, occurred around 8 a.m. on the 1300 block of Chancellor St. and around 12:45 p.m. on the 300 block of S. 18th St. Hester was also wanted in New York City for aggravated assault.