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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 02/09/2026

He’s been on the job for six months. Now, Alfonso Llano will get a full academic year to implement his vision the state-run Camden City School District. whyy.org/articles/ca... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 04/08/2026

[SOUND UP] The Missouri man accused in the drunk driving death of a Camden native will go on trial next year. @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 20/07/2026

Rutgers University unionized faculty wants the administration to reverse course in implementing a hiring freeze that was announced as part of a $6.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2027. whyy.org/articles/ru... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey (CORRECTED GRAPHIC)

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 15/07/2026

Jacqueline S. Mattis, dean of the Rutgers-Newark School of Arts and Sciences, is under investigation for allegedly making thousands of dollars by doing business with the university through a company she co-owns with her sister. whyy.org/articles/ru... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 08/07/2026

Despite Trump administration policies that have contributed to a nationwide decline in international student enrollment in American colleges and universities, Rutgers University-New Brunswick has bucked the trend. whyy.org/articles/ru... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 26/06/2026

Black history was on display in Atlantic City Thursday with the unveiling of the historic marker for Chicken Bone Beach and the launch of AC's Black Cultural Heritage Virtual Tour. whyy.org/articles/ch... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 22/06/2026

Technology is at the root of a seismic change to Princeton University’s 133-year-old honor code. The Ivy League institution will now require in-person exams be supervised starting in July. whyy.org/articles/pr... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 17/06/2026

The Trenton City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday night, 4-2, that prevents the city’s police department from assisting federal immigration officers during civil enforcement. whyy.org/articles/tr... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 17/06/2026

The Trenton City Council voted 4 to 2 approving an ordinance to prevent the city’s police department from assisting ICE during civil immigration enforcement. Details to come. #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 16/06/2026

Email from ICE about incident in Stafford Twp.: … FBI in Newark when asked about the incident in Stafford Twp.: “Yes we are on the scene. Since its an open investigation, that’s all I’ve got.” Meanwhile, ICE on Twitter two and a half hours after being sent the initial email:

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 16/06/2026

@pmja.bsky.social announced that my coverage of South Jersey Democratic powerbroker George E. Norcross III was worthy of a 1st place award for continuing coverage. pkburns.com/george-norc...

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 12/06/2026

Muhammed Emanet has three weeks to gather evidence of his deep roots in South Jersey ahead of a deportation hearing at the end of the month. His parents were briefly detained by ICE more than a year ago. whyy.org/articles/ne... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 05/06/2026

A bill to prohibit the Trenton Police from working with ICE has been tabled by City Council for two weeks. Tensions between the council and advocates culminated with one person arrested for refusing to leave the chamber. whyy.org/articles/tre... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 04/06/2026

Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen delivered his State of the City address at the Camden High School campus Wednesday Night. He said Camden is no longer a "city of potential," but is now "a city of progress." whyy.org/articles/ca... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 03/06/2026

I am here to hear Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen’s State of the City address at the Camden High attendance. Among those waiting to get in, South Jersey Democratic boss George Norcross.

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 27/05/2026

The night before Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced plans for a framework around data centers, Cherry Hill Mayor David Fleischer made it clear they will not be welcome in the township. whyy.org/articles/ch... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 20/02/2026

Translation: expect something this weekend.

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 08/01/2026

Vineland school superintendent Alfonso Q. Llano Jr. has been selected as the next superintendent of the state-run Camden City School District. whyy.org/articles/cam... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 18/12/2025

The majority of children in New Jersey’s foster care system are Black and Hispanic. In Camden County, though Black and Brown people comprise of 43% of the county's population, they represent about 71% of the children in the foster care system. whyy.org/articles/new... #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 16/12/2025

To say that I will miss Charles Robinson of MD. Public TV is an understatement. I am for Charles and his advice, friendship and realness. The least I can say is thank you Charles for being so generous with your time with me...and thank you Mrs. Robinson for sharing him with the rest of us. #RIP

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 03/11/2025

My older sister said I looked like Kenan Thompson as he was impersonating @errollouis.bsky.social over the weekend. What do y'all think?

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 10/10/2025

The board has a special announcement on behalf of myself and the Awesome Dr. Burns…

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 04/10/2025

Update to something I shared earlier this week, another banner message on a U.S. Government website. This time, it’s the USDA.

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 02/10/2025

Officials celebrated the completed expansion at the Westampton campus of the Burlington County Institute of Technology. The 39,000-sq. ft. of additional space added a new diesel garage, large logistics training area and improvements to existing classrooms. @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 01/10/2025

When I was seeking something from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for New Jersey just now, this was the banner that greeted me. For the sake of accuracy, the federal government shutdown is due to Congress not being able to agree on a continuing resolution to keep the doors open.

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 30/09/2025

“Raíces & Resistencias," a new exhibit at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, features Salvador Jiménez-Flores. It is described as “playful and provocative, addressing critical issues of migration, cultural hybridity and resilience.” whyy.org/articles/sal... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 28/08/2025

Students and staff at @Princeton's Prison Teaching Initiative question cuts in @NSF funding by the Trump Administration. whyy.org/articles/pri... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 10/08/2025

It’s been real, Cleveland. You guys absolutely rock…GOOD NIGHT! #nabj25

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 26/07/2025

Reps. Conaway and Norcross criticized the Pentagon for not alerting officials at Joint Base MDL about their plans or sending them any details about hosting a detention center for undocumented immigrants. whyy.org/articles/ice... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 25/07/2025

Standing by for Congressmen Herb Conaway and Don Norcross who are due to speak to us after they pay a visit to Joint Base MDL. They are checking out the base where the Trump Administration is planning to hold undocumented immigrants. @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 24/07/2025

South Seaside Park, a Jersey Shore community, has formally submitted its petition to join the Borough of Seaside Park, the municipality just north of the neighborhood. The area is currently part of Berkley Township in Ocean County. whyy.org/articles/sou... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 21/07/2025

When WHYY News went to Willingboro, N.J. in June to host a pop-up newsroom, we quickly learned that one of the issues residents there were concerned about is the future of the very building we were holding our event…the public library. whyy.org/articles/wil... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 11/07/2025

Voting begins Monday for NABJ leaders. This election is very important for the organization as we face challenges on all sides. With that in mind, I am making the following endorsements that I believe that are critical in the next couple of years: www.linkedin.com/posts/pkbnew... #NABJ

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 11/07/2025

Pemberton Township Mayor Jack Tompkins is facing a fresh round of calls demanding his resignation over his conduct in office. Here's why: whyy.org/articles/pem... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 25/06/2025

At our recent Pop-Up Newsroom in Willingboro, a Burlington City resident pointed out a conundrum that he has been trying to get the city to address for at least two years: an intersection with conflicting street signs. whyy.org/articles/cit... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 16/06/2025

RIGHT NOW: More than two dozen people have appeared to an in-person forum at Dudley Family School led by HYA Associates, the firm hired by the N.J. Dept. of Education to find the next head of the Camden City School District. #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 13/06/2025

“The Point,” a historic Black neighborhood in Haddonfield, is now among the more than 400 historical designations in the borough. It is also among the first 51 destinations that will be part of the New Jersey's Black Heritage Trail. whyy.org/articles/had... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 05/06/2025

At least two dozen Camden students traveled to Trenton to protest looming budget cuts being made to the state-run school district, voicing frustration and fear over what the reductions could mean for their education. They didn’t come alone. whyy.org/articles/cam... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 02/06/2025

When did the N.J. Dept. of Education hire HYA Associates? And how much are they paying the Illinois-based firm? Apparently, I have to file an OPRA request to find that out.

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 24/05/2025

Today marks seven years since I joined WHYY. I am thankful to God, first and foremost, for lasting this long.⁠ I'm thankful for my hardworking colleagues who do the best they can do everyday.⁠ To you, our audience, thank you for listening to me and in some cases trusting me with your stories.

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 14/05/2025

About a dozen Camden residents showed up at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting and raised concerns about an agreement between the city and EMR, the operator of a metal recycling yard in South Camden. whyy.org/articles/cam... #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 13/05/2025

For those wondering if President Trump would weigh in on the Republican side of the gubernatorial race…he did…and he didn’t back Bill Spadea. #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 12/05/2025

As of this morning, there is no change to the Jones Road Wildfire in southern Ocean County. It remains 90% contained. It has not grown in size, it is holding at 15,300 acres. @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 09/05/2025

Here are some takeaways from Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen's State of the City address: including actor and Camden native Tasha Smith urging everyone to vote for Carstarphen⁠ during her introduction. whyy.org/articles/cam... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 01/05/2025

The Camden City School District is $91 million in the hole, and now must make what State District Superintendent Katrina McCombs called very difficult cuts. whyy.org/articles/cam... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 24/04/2025

Smoke conditions remain along the Garden State Parkway near the Jones Road Wildfire. Road visibility is good. Fire still 50% contained as of 10 a.m. @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 10/04/2025

A lack of communication among Burlington County’s election offices and a troubled rollout of new voting machines were among several problems identified with what went wrong on Election Day last year. Link to the report: www.co.burlington.nj.us/CivicAlerts.... #NewJersey @whyynews.bsky.social

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 09/04/2025

The Camden City Council has approved an ordinance regulating how lithium-ion batteries are handled. The bill was proposed following the four-alarm blaze at the EMR metal recycling complex, which prompted evacuations of nearby homes. whyy.org/articles/lit... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 01/04/2025

Camden County officials have launched a new initiative designed to improve communication between police officers and drivers diagnosed with autism or other related conditions. whyy.org/articles/aut... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.net · 17/03/2025

The owners of Jersey Kebab restaurant in Haddon Township spoke to reporters Friday for the first time since their arrest by federal immigration officers. FULL STORY HERE ===> whyy.org/articles/jer... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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