March 18, 2024
Adult Health
by
Franki Rudnesky
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 18, 2024
TV
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Franki Rudnesky
During the Season 28 'The Bachelor' Women Tell All, fan-favorite contestants returned to discuss the season's happenings and face Graziadei for the first time since their breakups. 'The Golden Bachelor' contestant Susan Noles, of Delco, was in the audience to announce her new podcast. Plus, fans had the chance 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 17, 2024
Investigations
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Franki Rudnesky
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
Investigations
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Franki Rudnesky
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 17, 2024
Entertainment
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Franki Rudnesky
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 14, 2024
Pets
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Franki Rudnesky
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.
March 13, 2024
TV
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Franki Rudnesky
Celeste DiNucci, an arts director from Philadelphia, is one of 27 players set to compete in the first 'Jeopardy!' Invitational Tournament. DiNucci, who earned her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and works in the city, won the Tournament of Champions in 2007.
March 13, 2024
Shopping
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Franki Rudnesky
Taylor Zubkousky, a Flyers cheerleader and Temple University alum, has been selling Philly sports-themed apparel through her Made by Taylor Nicole company for four years. She has now added bridal-themed clothing to her business.
March 12, 2024
Adult Health
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Franki Rudnesky
Women may receive more health benefits, and lower their mortality risk more, than men with less-than or equivalent amounts of physical activity, according to a new study that examined links between sex and exercise benefits.
March 11, 2024
TV
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Franki Rudnesky
On the ninth episode of 'The Bachelor' Season 28, Montgomery County-native Joey Graziadei took the remaining three contestants — Rachel Nance, Kelsey Anderson and Daisy Kent — on dates in Tulum, Mexico. Each date ended with the possibility of a private overnight date in the 'Fantasy Suites.' Delaware County's 'Golden Bachelor' contestant Susan Noles made a cameo to offer advice to one of the contestants.