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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.bsky.social · 2d

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

P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.bsky.social · 2d

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.”

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WHYY News @whyynews.bsky.social · 3d

In the final New Jersey governor's debate, Ciattarelli and Sherrill clashed over military records, immigration and Trump.

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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.

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.bsky.social · 8d

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.bsky.social · 10d

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.bsky.social · 11d

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.bsky.social · 12d

“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

P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.bsky.social · 12d

UPDATE: A report of an active shooter prompted the lockdown at MDL. whyy.org/articles/joi... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.bsky.social · 12d

Joint Base MDL has given the all clear. @whyynews.bsky.social

P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.bsky.social · 12d

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

P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.bsky.social · 12d

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

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.bsky.social · 19d

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.

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.bsky.social · 25d

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.

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.bsky.social · Sep 10

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.

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NPR @npr.org · Sep 3

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.

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.bsky.social · Aug 28

It's official, Bill Spadea is returning to the radio.

P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.bsky.social · Aug 28

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.bsky.social · Aug 14

Camden residents are mourning the death of Esiyah Dixon-Waheed who was killed in a head-on crash near Hannibal, Missouri. The driver, who has been charged in the crash, was denied bond at a hearing yesterday. whyy.org/articles/esi... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Community remembers Camden native killed in Missouri drunk driving incident

Friends and family remembered Esiyah H. Dixon-Waheed as a multitalented, lovable person. The Missouri man charged in the crash is being held without bond.

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.bsky.social · Aug 14

Camden City Council on Tuesday night approved for the city to enter into a memo of understanding with scrapyard operator EMR, despite protests from at least a dozen residents and community members in attendance. whyy.org/articles/cam... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Camden City Council approves agreement with EMR, but residents are upset

The memo of understanding announced last spring followed a massive fire at EMR’s Ferry Avenue facility earlier this year.

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.bsky.social · Aug 11

Attention non-media friends…your favorite Black people on your news station of choice will be back this week. #NABJ25

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.bsky.social · Aug 10

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

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NPR @npr.org · Jul 27

South Park skewered President Trump. Stephen Colbert isn't holding back. This week, comedians on Paramount-owned shows aired their grievances against both their parent company and Trump. By @edeggans.bsky.social

This was the week that comedy pushed back

South Park skewered President Trump. Stephen Colbert isn't holding back. This week, comedians on Paramount-owned shows aired their grievances against both their parent company and Trump.

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P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.bsky.social · Jul 25

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.bsky.social · Jul 25

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.bsky.social · Jul 24

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.bsky.social · Jul 23

Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon was introduced as the running mate of N.J. GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli. whyy.org/articles/new... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Jack Ciattarelli picks Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon as his running mate

Gannon, who has been the sheriff in the North Jersey county since 2017, complements Ciattarelli’s “law and order” platform.

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