P. Kenneth Burns
@pkbnews.bsky.social
Sucker free, Award-winning N.J. Reporter for WHYY in Philadelphia, 2022 Maynard 200 fellow, current NJ-SPJ President, Member of SAG-AFTRAmember via WHYY Union.
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P. Kenneth Burns
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· Nov 12
Hello to my mew followers. I’ve been covering New Jersey for WHYY, the @npr.org News station in Philadelphia, for more than four years.
Previously, I covered Baltimore City government for WYPR. I’m the guy SRB banned for her last two months in office because I wasn’t giving her softballs.
Previously, I covered Baltimore City government for WYPR. I’m the guy SRB banned for her last two months in office because I wasn’t giving her softballs.
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to retain Alina Habba as U.S Attorney for New Jersey. whyy.org/articles/for... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
Alina Habba’s track record as a loyalist to the Trump administration
Habba became part of Trump’s legal team while he was out of office and has proven herself to be dedicated to the president’s agenda.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to retain Alina Habba as U.S Attorney for New Jersey. whyy.org/articles/for... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
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RELEASE: NewsGuild journalists are sounding the alarm – media companies are undermining public trust with unethical AI in the newsroom.
Today, we launch #NewsNotSlop, a national campaign kicking off a Week of Action on AI, December 1–5.
newsguild.org/release-stan...
Today, we launch #NewsNotSlop, a national campaign kicking off a Week of Action on AI, December 1–5.
newsguild.org/release-stan...
RELEASE: STANDING UP TO PROTECT JOURNALISM FROM AI SLOP | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
On the heels of a ground-breaking arbitration win at POLITICO, NewsGuild-CWA members launch national campaign and week of action on AI.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
RELEASE: NewsGuild journalists are sounding the alarm – media companies are undermining public trust with unethical AI in the newsroom.
Today, we launch #NewsNotSlop, a national campaign kicking off a Week of Action on AI, December 1–5.
newsguild.org/release-stan...
Today, we launch #NewsNotSlop, a national campaign kicking off a Week of Action on AI, December 1–5.
newsguild.org/release-stan...
Good morning! I am about to connect to my hometown NPR station to discuss last week's gubernatorial race in New Jersey on @the1a.org. I will be on after the news at 10 a.m. over some of these NPR stations. Also, shoutout to @wamu.org #NewJersey
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Good morning! I am about to connect to my hometown NPR station to discuss last week's gubernatorial race in New Jersey on @the1a.org. I will be on after the news at 10 a.m. over some of these NPR stations. Also, shoutout to @wamu.org #NewJersey
About half of registered New Jersey voters cast a ballot this past Tuesday, the highest turnout for a gubernatorial race in the last two decades. I looked at the unofficial election numbers from the state’s 21 counties posted Wednesday. whyy.org/articles/202... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
About half of registered New Jersey voters cast a ballot in 2025 governor’s race
WHYY News’ analysis of unofficial numbers shows about 50% of registered voters cast a ballot in the closely watched contest.
whyy.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:15 AM
About half of registered New Jersey voters cast a ballot this past Tuesday, the highest turnout for a gubernatorial race in the last two decades. I looked at the unofficial election numbers from the state’s 21 counties posted Wednesday. whyy.org/articles/202... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
Jack Ciattarelli embraced President Trump more this year than in 2021. It turned out to be a liability in his loss last night. whyy.org/articles/new... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
Trump factored heavily in Jack Ciattarelli’s defeat in N.J. governor’s race
Polling suggested a tight election but did not consider how President Donald Trump would galvanize voters to the polls.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Jack Ciattarelli embraced President Trump more this year than in 2021. It turned out to be a liability in his loss last night. whyy.org/articles/new... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
In non-election day news, an update on the scandal that has rocked the Daystar Television Network.
EXCLUSIVE: Prominent Daystar couple tell police their suspicions that "Pete" sexually abused "Baby Lamb"—daughter of Jonathan and Suzy Lamb—in videos obtained by The Roys Report. Interviews reveal details never heard before. "Pete's" identity revealed.
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EXCLUSIVE: Daystar Couple Tell Police Their Suspicions Brother-in-Law Abused ‘Baby Lamb’; ‘Pete’s’ Identity Revealed
Daystar TV couple tell police their suspicions a family member abused their niece in exclusive videos of interviews with Colleyville Police
julieroys.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
In non-election day news, an update on the scandal that has rocked the Daystar Television Network.
My older sister said I looked like Kenan Thompson as he was impersonating @errollouis.bsky.social over the weekend. What do y'all think?
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
My older sister said I looked like Kenan Thompson as he was impersonating @errollouis.bsky.social over the weekend. What do y'all think?
The top concern among New Jersey's most reliable and influential voting bloc...affordability. Here's some information that can help older adults cast a ballot. whyy.org/articles/new... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
New Jersey election 2025: What older adults need to know in the governor's race
Older adults, who are also the most consistent voting bloc, have cited affordability as a top concern.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The top concern among New Jersey's most reliable and influential voting bloc...affordability. Here's some information that can help older adults cast a ballot. whyy.org/articles/new... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
With the need for expungement services in the city of Camden being great, an expungement fair at the Malandra Hall Community Center was held this week. whyy.org/articles/cam... #NewJersey @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
Expungement fair in Camden aims to help people move forward with their lives
Camden County has a disproportionate number of incarcerated persons. Organizers of an expungement fair saw “a great need” to help some obtain a “clean slate.”
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October 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
With the need for expungement services in the city of Camden being great, an expungement fair at the Malandra Hall Community Center was held this week. whyy.org/articles/cam... #NewJersey @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
An ad-hoc group of Camden residents have been working to restore Camden High’s football field back to its former glory. Now, all that’s left is a field house, where the teams can change into their uniforms and attendees can use the bathroom. whyy.org/articles/cam... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
Camden residents seek to rebuild field house at Camden High fields
The ad hoc committee has been working for years to rebuild the athletic field where the Camden High Panthers play.
whyy.org
October 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
An ad-hoc group of Camden residents have been working to restore Camden High’s football field back to its former glory. Now, all that’s left is a field house, where the teams can change into their uniforms and attendees can use the bathroom. whyy.org/articles/cam... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
The board has a special announcement on behalf of myself and the Awesome Dr. Burns…
October 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The board has a special announcement on behalf of myself and the Awesome Dr. Burns…
New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli said he is suing his Democratic opponent Mikie Sherrill for alleging that he caused the deaths of thousands of people from opioid addiction. whyy.org/articles/new... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
Ciattarelli said he will sue Sherrill after being accused of opioid deaths
The Democratic candidate for governor accused her Republican challenger of making “millions by working with some of the worst offenders and saying that opioids were safe.”
whyy.org
October 10, 2025 at 1:09 AM
New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli said he is suing his Democratic opponent Mikie Sherrill for alleging that he caused the deaths of thousands of people from opioid addiction. whyy.org/articles/new... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
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In the final New Jersey governor's debate, Ciattarelli and Sherrill clashed over military records, immigration and Trump.
Here's what to know ↓
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Here's what to know ↓
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Ciattarelli and Sherrill spar over military records, immigration and Trump
The final debate’s format allowed the candidates to trade personal jabs.
bit.ly
October 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
In the final New Jersey governor's debate, Ciattarelli and Sherrill clashed over military records, immigration and Trump.
Here's what to know ↓
via @pkbnews.bsky.social
Here's what to know ↓
via @pkbnews.bsky.social
Update to something I shared earlier this week, another banner message on a U.S. Government website. This time, it’s the USDA.
October 4, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Update to something I shared earlier this week, another banner message on a U.S. Government website. This time, it’s the USDA.
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
October 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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
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.
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.
October 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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.
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.
“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
September 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
“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
UPDATE: A report of an active shooter prompted the lockdown at MDL. whyy.org/articles/joi... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
September 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
UPDATE: A report of an active shooter prompted the lockdown at MDL. whyy.org/articles/joi... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
Joint Base MDL has given the all clear. @whyynews.bsky.social
Joint Base MDL is on LOCKDOWN. Personnel is being told to lock down until further notice. No further details were given in the military base's facebook post. According to NJ Advance Media, the incident may have originated in an office building on the McGuire side of the base. @whyynews.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Joint Base MDL has given the all clear. @whyynews.bsky.social
Joint Base MDL is on LOCKDOWN. Personnel is being told to lock down until further notice. No further details were given in the military base's facebook post. According to NJ Advance Media, the incident may have originated in an office building on the McGuire side of the base. @whyynews.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Joint Base MDL is on LOCKDOWN. Personnel is being told to lock down until further notice. No further details were given in the military base's facebook post. According to NJ Advance Media, the incident may have originated in an office building on the McGuire side of the base. @whyynews.bsky.social
Jack Ciattarelli is the Republican nominee for governor for a second time. He has said it's time to elect a Jersey guy who understands what people face every day." Here is some more information about him: whyy.org/articles/new... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
Race to watch: What to know about Jack Ciattarelli, New Jersey’s GOP gubernatorial candidate
Ciattarelli says his top three priorities as governor will be to improve affordability, end state sanctuary policies and stop mandated affordable housing.
whyy.org
September 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Jack Ciattarelli is the Republican nominee for governor for a second time. He has said it's time to elect a Jersey guy who understands what people face every day." Here is some more information about him: whyy.org/articles/new... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
This Sunday, the Lawnside Historical Society will mark it's 35th Anniversary with new exhibits and an experience with Harriet Tubman. whyy.org/articles/law... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
Lawnside Historical Society will mark 35th anniversary on Sept. 21
The organization will celebrate with new exhibits and an interpretation of Harriet Tubman.
whyy.org
September 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This Sunday, the Lawnside Historical Society will mark it's 35th Anniversary with new exhibits and an experience with Harriet Tubman. whyy.org/articles/law... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
Conner Strong & Buckelew, a company founded by Democratic boss George Norcross took over several health insurance funds in violation of conflict-of-interest rules and public contracting laws, according @njcomptroller.bsky.social report. whyy.org/articles/nor... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
N.J. Comptroller says Norcross’ insurance firm violated public contracting laws
The report says Norcross’ company Conner Strong & Buckelew has improper ties with several Health Insurance Funds. Norcross and his allies deny wrongdoing.
whyy.org
September 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Conner Strong & Buckelew, a company founded by Democratic boss George Norcross took over several health insurance funds in violation of conflict-of-interest rules and public contracting laws, according @njcomptroller.bsky.social report. whyy.org/articles/nor... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey
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New Jersey Democrat LaMonica McIver is facing a censure vote in the House of Representatives over her arrest earlier this year at an immigration detention facility.
New Jersey Democrat faces House censure vote and removal from key committee
New Jersey Democrat LaMonica McIver is facing a censure vote in the House of Representatives over her arrest earlier this year at an immigration detention facility.
n.pr
September 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
New Jersey Democrat LaMonica McIver is facing a censure vote in the House of Representatives over her arrest earlier this year at an immigration detention facility.
It's official, Bill Spadea is returning to the radio.
August 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
It's official, Bill Spadea is returning to the radio.