Franki Rudnesky

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staff writer @thephillyvoice / villanova MA ‘22 / sju ‘18 / formerly @HammGazette @NBCPhiladelphia @sjuhawknews / tweets are my own / [email protected]

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War, Sharon Van Etten and Courtney Barnett to headline XPoNential Music Festival on Sept. 19-21

1 week ago | phillyvoice.com | Franki Rudnesky

WXPN's 32nd annual music festival will bring a variety of genres — from roots to blues to indie rock — to the Camden waterfront in September. The XPoNential Music Festival returns to Wiggins Park from Friday, Sept. 19, through Sunday, Sept. 21. Among the 22 acts performing will be headliners War, Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory, and Courtney Barnett.
Excessive sleepiness increases risks for physical harm and adverse health conditions - and millions of Americans experience it, AASM warns

1 week ago | phillyvoice.com | Franki Rudnesky

Yawning and nodding off during the day often are signs of an excessive sleepiness — a condition with "wide-ranging consequences" and one that health care workers need to take more seriously, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine said Monday.
Leslie Odom Jr. returns to Broadway's 'Hamilton' this fall to reprise his Tony-winning role

1 week ago | phillyvoice.com | Franki Rudnesky

Leslie Odom Jr. will be back in the "room where it happens" this fall when he returns to the Broadway musical "Hamilton" to reprise his Tony-winning role as the anti-hero Aaron Burr for the first time in nearly a decade. Odom, who grew up in Philly's East Oak Lane neighborhood and attended the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts, will play Burr from Sept. 9 through Nov. 23. The announcement of Odom's return comes as "Hamilton" celebrates its 10-year anniversary on Broadway.
Blue Ridge Beef recalls raw puppy, kitten food due to salmonella, listeria contamination

1 week ago | phillyvoice.com | Franki Rudnesky

Blue Ridge Beef is recalling some pet food due to potential salmonella and listeria contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced. The recall includes 1,080 pounds of the brand's Kitten Mix and 1,380 pounds of Puppy Mix, which were sold between Jan. 3 through Jan. 24 in nine states, including Pennsylvania, the FDA said. Blue Ridge Beef sells "100% pure raw pet food," according to the company's website.
Quinta Brunson to host 'Saturday Night Live' for second time May 3

1 week ago | phillyvoice.com | Franki Rudnesky

The upcoming episode marks the second 'SNL' hosting gig for the 'Abbott Elementary' star following a 2023 appearance. Quinta Brunson will return to "Saturday Night Live" next month for her second hosting gig. The "Abbott Elementary" creator and star will host the next new "SNL" show on May 3. The Philly native will be joined by Grammy-nominated singer Benson Boone as the musical guest.
Pennsylvania State Police investigating arson that caused 'significant' damage at Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence

1 week ago | phillyvoice.com | Franki Rudnesky

Shapiro and his family were evacuated unharmed, but the fire caused 'significant' damage to part of the residence Sunday morning, authorities said. Pennsylvania State Police said they're investigating an "act of arson" that took place early Sunday morning at Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence.
Retro roller rink in Dilworth Park returns this month with a preview party that's open to the public

2 weeks ago | phillyvoice.com | Franki Rudnesky

Center City will welcome rollerbladers and skaters back to its retro rink later this month. The roller rink in Dilworth Park will be open Friday, April 25, through Sunday, June 29. Tickets for hourlong skate sessions can be purchased in advance online and cost $10 for people 11 and older or $8 for younger kids. There will be a preview party Thursday, April 24, featuring music, skating performances and cocktails.
Rising pregnancy-related deaths should be 'urgent public health priority,' researchers say

2 weeks ago | phillyvoice.com | Franki Rudnesky

The United States has the highest rate of pregnancy-related deaths among high-income countries, and a new study shows these "largely preventable" deaths have risen in recent years. Maternal mortality in the U.S. increased by nearly 28% from 2018 to 2022, according to research published Wednesday in JAMA Network Open. Almost one-third of the deaths took place more than six weeks after childbirth. There also were large disparities reported based on race, ethnicity and state. MORE: Sen.
Sen. Fetterman urges Trump not to abandon plan for Medicare, Medicaid coverage of weight-loss drugs

2 weeks ago | phillyvoice.com | Franki Rudnesky

Sen. John Fetterman called on lawmakers to make weight-loss medications affordable, drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which he wrote can be a "game changer" in a guest opinion column published by the New York Times this week.. The first-term Democrat from Pennsylvania wrote that the Trump administration was wrong to halt a proposal by President Joe Biden that aimed to expand coverage of costly GLP-1 medications to more than 7 million Americans on Medicare or Medicaid.
Movie on love story of Hershey Company founder and his wife to begin filming in Pa. next month

2 weeks ago | phillyvoice.com | Franki Rudnesky

A movie chronicling the sweet love story between Hershey Company founder Milton Hershey and his wife, Catherine ("Kitty"), will begin filming across Pennsylvania in May. The film, called "Hershey," will star Finn Wittrock, of "American Horror Story," as Milton, and Alexandra Daddario, of "The White Lotus," as Kitty. "Mean Girls" director Mark Waters will helm the movie, which is slated to premiere next year.

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Articles

War, Sharon Van Etten and Courtney Barnett to headline XPoNential Music Festival on Sept. 19-21

Excessive sleepiness increases risks for physical harm and adverse health conditions - and millions of Americans experience it, AASM warns

Leslie Odom Jr. returns to Broadway's 'Hamilton' this fall to reprise his Tony-winning role

Blue Ridge Beef recalls raw puppy, kitten food due to salmonella, listeria contamination

Quinta Brunson to host 'Saturday Night Live' for second time May 3

Pennsylvania State Police investigating arson that caused 'significant' damage at Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence

Retro roller rink in Dilworth Park returns this month with a preview party that's open to the public

Rising pregnancy-related deaths should be 'urgent public health priority,' researchers say

Sen. Fetterman urges Trump not to abandon plan for Medicare, Medicaid coverage of weight-loss drugs

Movie on love story of Hershey Company founder and his wife to begin filming in Pa. next month

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