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.
September 26, 2024
Family-Friendly
Philadelphia Flower Show returns in March with futuristic 'Gardens of Tomorrow' theme
The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show will be at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from March 1-9. This year's theme will be 'Gardens of Tomorrow,' focused on the future of gardening, and there will be a new Floral Fanatic Pass that grants daily entry to the show.September 25, 2024
Investigations
19-year-old pleads guilty in fatal 2022 Roxborough High School shooting
Zyhied Jones, 19, pleaded guilty Wednesday for his part in the Sept. 27, 2022, shooting that killed Nicolas Elizalde, 14, outside Roxborough High School. Jones, who was 17 at the time, was one of five suspects who allegedly fired more than 60 bullets at a group of football players on the 4700 block of Pechin Street.September 25, 2024
Holiday
It's Halloween all October at Franklin Square with Spooky Mini Golf, fountain light shows and free pumpkins for kids
Franklin Square's monthlong roster of Halloween events begins with Spooky Mini Golf from Oct. 1-31. New this year at the park is the Boo-zy Bar. There will be a pumpkin patch on Oct. 19, where children can get free pumpkins and trick-or-treating on Oct. 26.September 25, 2024
TV
'Abbott Elementary' trailer teases class pets, ringworm infections in Season 4
A trailer for Season 4 of 'Abbott Elementary' dropped Wednesday, teasing that the fictional Philly school teachers will deal with ringworm infections and unfriendly class pets. The new season premieres Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 9:30 p.m. on ABC.September 24, 2024
Investigations
N.J. police seize more than 4,000 marijuana plants worth over $1 million, prosecutor's office says
Hanzi Chen, Suxia Li and Deng Huan Hong were arrested and charged with running a marijuana production facility worth more than $1 million in Buena, Atlantic County, the prosecutor's office said. A three-month investigation by N.J. state police found that the three residences inhabited by the accused were converted into 'sophisticated' grow sites with over 4,000 plants. Hearings are scheduled for Wednesday.September 24, 2024
Food & Drink
Little Walter's chosen among New York Times' top 50 restaurants in the U.S.
East Kensington Polish restaurant Little Walter's was one of three restaurants representing Pennsylvania, and the only Philadelphia eatery, on the New York Times' 2024 'Restaurant List,' which published Monday. Sweet Amalia Market & Kitchen, of Gloucester County, was the only restaurant chosen from New Jersey. The list features the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., as chosen by New York Times reporters and editors.September 23, 2024
Arts & Culture
Contest looks for Pa. artists to design Philly's poster for 2026 World Cup
Philadelphia Soccer 2026, the nonprofit tasked with planning and executing the 2026 World Cup in Philly, is hosting a contest to find a Pennsylvania artist to design the host city poster. The organization will be accepting online portfolio submissions for consideration through Friday, Oct. 4.September 23, 2024
Healthy Eating
Drinking coffee or tea each day may boost your heart health
People who drink three cups of coffee or tea each day have a lower the risk of developing multiple metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke at once, a new study found. People who consume 200-300 milligrams of caffeine – about 2-3 cups of coffee – also have a reduced risk.September 22, 2024
Entertainment
Sabrina Carpenter to star in Netflix holiday music special
Bucks County native pop star Sabrina Carpenter will star in 'A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter,' which streams on Netflix starting Friday, Dec. 6 at 9 p.m. The variety show will feature songs from Carpenter's holiday EP 'fruitcake' as well as surprise guests.September 22, 2024
Investigations
Police vehicles damaged after car meetups take place across Philadelphia, authorities say
Saturday night into Sunday morning, large crowds gathered at illegal car meetups across Philadelphia, including in front of City Hall and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, authorities say. The crowds set off fireworks and did donuts with their vehicles, and multiple police cars were damaged. No arrests have yet been announced.Just In
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