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P. Kenneth Burns

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Sucker free, Award-winning N.J. Reporter @whyynews. @sagaftra member via @WHYYUnion. kburns-at-whyy-dot-org. Signal 609-843-0720 https://nitter.cf/t.co/OoOsrkVqyL

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Voters in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, will decide who will serve as the city’s next mayor, select who will sit on City Council and whether or not to keep the city-funded Free Public Library open. whyy.org/articles/bridgeton-… @whyynews #NewJersey
In addition to a mayor and city council, Bridgeton voters will decide fate of library

In addition to a mayor and city council, Bridgeton voters will decide fate of library

Supporters of the Free Public Library are working to defeat a surprise referendum question approved over the summer.

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How many times has radio died? Yet…
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Replying to @DavidPSamson
@DavidPSamson says MLB no longer needs radio: "We don't need baseball on radio anymore." The former Marlins president predicts on Nothing Personal that "radio will go the way of Kodak and Blockbuster." @JohnMamola has more. #MLB barrettmedia.com/2026/10/28/…
David Samson: Baseball Is No Longer "Needed" On The Radio

David Samson: Baseball Is No Longer "Needed" On The Radio

"You require to have baseball and radio because everybody hasn't died yet who grew up listening to baseball on the radio. But guess what? That generation is going to die at some point."

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@NWS_MountHollyOct 29
October 29th marks 14 years since Sandy made landfall in New Jersey.
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Tomorrow, October 29th, marks 14 years since Post-Tropical Storm Sandy made landfall along the Jersey Shore. Sandy was a true generational storm with respect to coastal flooding along the New York and New Jersey Coasts and in the hardest hit areas recovery took years.
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#ElectionDay is almost here! Here’s your voter game plan if you live in New Jersey 🧵
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Republican incumbent Jeff Van Drew and his Democratic challenger Zack Mullock debated over several topics including the war with Iran, tariffs and immigration as they vie for the U.S. House seat covering New Jersey’s 2nd District. whyy.org/articles/jeff-van-d… @whyynews #NewJersey
Republican Jeff Van Drew and Democrat Zack Mullock debate policy at Stockton

Republican Jeff Van Drew and Democrat Zack Mullock debate policy at Stockton

U.S. Rep. Van Drew is seeking his fifth term in the seat as he faces off against Zack Mullock in the 2026 midterm elections.

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Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. said he is 'ecstatic' about George E. Nrocross III $5 million purchase of the former Trump Plaza whyy.org/articles/george-nor… @WHYYNews #NewJersey
George Norcross brings hopes of influence and investment in Atlantic City

George Norcross brings hopes of influence and investment in Atlantic City

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. hopes Norcross’ influence can help his city in Trenton and boost investor interest nationally.

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TURN ON THE SOUND! It has been a decade since South Jersey Congressman Donald Norcross debated any opponent. On Friday, I asked him if he would debate this year's Republican challenger Damon Galdo. Here is the full exchange. STORY: whyy.org/articles/new-jersey… @whyynews #NewJersey
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As their contract negotiations with Rutgers University continue, the union representing the school’s full-time faculty has already achieved a major win: academic freedom. The details and an update on negotiations can be found here: whyy.org/articles/rutgers-fa… @whyynews #NewJersey
Rutgers’ faculty union achieve full academic freedom amid continuing contract talks

Rutgers’ faculty union achieve full academic freedom amid continuing contract talks

The union representing the full-time faculty said the new policy would extend protections to adjunct faculty.

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Merrill College students know their rights as journalists. "Cat Murphy is a master's student at the University of Maryland, credentialed as a reporter for our Capital News Service and doing the job we teach our students to do. Cat recorded openly in a public space alongside other news outlets, and that is her legal right," Dean Rafael Lorente (@DeanLorente) said. "I'm proud of how she handled herself in a difficult situation."
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Republican Rep. Andy Harris incorrectly told a reporter they were breaking the law as the reporter and others recorded an exchange with him last night. Harris had just wrapped up a debate with Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz.
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I see people are being introduced to Rep. Andy Harris, a man who once said “I disregard and discount anything that involves the mainstream media press.” He's been hostile toward the media for as long as I can remember, dating back to when I covered MD's Eastern Shore in 2014.
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Shoutout to @CNSmd reporter Cat Murphy for standing ten toes down and asking the question anyway. Also, shoutout to our colleagues who supported her. @RepAndyHarrisMD is incorrect about how two-party works in Maryland.
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@BaltimoreBannerOct 14
Republican Rep. Andy Harris incorrectly told a reporter they were breaking the law as the reporter and others recorded an exchange with him last night. Harris had just wrapped up a debate with Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz.
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What did the sign say this time? #GoOs #BringBackTheBird
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David Cruz (@DavidCruzNJ) profile pictureDavid Cruz@DavidCruzNJOct 10
Here's the latest edition of @PRESSCORENJ with @PKBNews @AaronMorrill @danieljhan_ share their takes on midterms, the @SolomonforJC @JerseyCity government crisis, @mcuban, @MikieSherrill & drug costs, saving @RFootball and more. Here's a clip and a link youtube.com/watch?v=kTARzDB7…
New Jersey midterm madness PRESSCORE Voting has begun. Is that a blue wave or just a wishful ripple?

New Jersey midterm madness PRESSCORE Voting has begun. Is that a blue wave or just a wishful ripple?

With mail in ballots flowing and early voting imminent the panel of...

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Unionized faculty and staff at Stockton University are urging the administration to reconsider planned layoffs to plug a $25 million deficit that university officials blame on declining enrollment, reduced state support & rising costs. whyy.org/articles/stockton-u… @whyynews #NewJersey
Stockton University are planning layoffs to close a $25 million deficit

Stockton University are planning layoffs to close a $25 million deficit

With declining enrollment and rising costs, the university informed two unions it is considering layoffs to close the budget gap.

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Glitches in NJ voter-registration software are blamed for about 750 more improper registrations that were recently discovered. The new errors were announced by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who said new safeguards have been implemented. whyy.org/articles/voter-regi… @whyynews #NewJersey
New Jersey governor announces reforms to voter-registration system amid more errors

New Jersey governor announces reforms to voter-registration system amid more errors

As the governor announced new errors — some dating back a decade — reforms to the system will include a daily audit at the Motor Vehicle Commission.

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In New Jersey, arts programs outside of the classroom are filling in gaps left by institutions whyy.org/articles/community-… @whyynews #NewJersey
N.J. community arts programs help fill gaps in students’ education, development

N.J. community arts programs help fill gaps in students’ education, development

When arts programs are limited in programming and time in the traditional classroom, community arts programs step up to round out exposure.

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David Cruz@DavidCruzNJSep 30
THURSDAY, 6pm. His first full interview since his resignation @DaleCaldwell shoots back on @HoldThatShow. Our talk covers the investigation. The findings. His reaction. His talk with the governor. Was he "set up?" And has lots more to say about next steps. youtube.com/@HoldThatThought…
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A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office revealed that the Trump administration has quietly ended plans to build an immigrant detention facility at Joint Base MDL. whyy.org/articles/mcguire-di… @whyynews #NewJersey
Trump administration abandons immigration detention site at Joint Base MDL

Trump administration abandons immigration detention site at Joint Base MDL

A government report says as of last October, the Trump administration no longer builds new detention facilities on military bases.

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“If our Biblical principles change depending on who’s sitting in the White House, we don’t have principles, we have politics.” -@RockLeachLive
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They’re debating!!!!
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Please note for the propagandists and the uninformed who have grand conspiracies about “the media,” if not for us, you wouldn’t have anything to base your takes on. You’re welcome.
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