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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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 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…
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
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
August 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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
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
July 25, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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
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
July 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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
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
July 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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
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
July 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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
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
July 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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
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
July 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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
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
June 25, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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
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
June 16, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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
“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
June 13, 2025 at 10:16 PM
“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
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
June 4, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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
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.
June 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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.
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.
May 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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.
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
May 14, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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
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
May 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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
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
May 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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
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
May 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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
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
April 30, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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