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P. Kenneth Burns

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South Jersey Reporter at WHYY-TV (Philadelphia, PA)

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  • 1 week ago | phillytrib.com | P. Kenneth Burns

    On Wednesday, New Jersey officials launched the search for a new leader to replace Katrina McCombs, outgoing superintendent of the Camden City School District. According to a notice on the school district’s website, the New Jersey Department of Education has hired Illinois-based HYA Associates to lead the search. The firm was selected “in a competitive bid process that required multiple rounds of review,” the website said.

  • 1 week ago | phillytrib.com | P. Kenneth Burns

    New Jersey’s largest nurses’ union is hoping to reach new agreements with several hospitals across the state over safe staffing ratios. If not, the more than 3,500 members of the Health Professionals and Allied Employees said they are prepared to strike. Contracts with four hospitals — the Inspira Health Network in South Jersey, New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, Bayonne Medical Center and Christ Hospital in Jersey City — expires Saturday.

  • 1 week ago | njspotlightnews.org | P. Kenneth Burns

    It’s close to the beginning of unofficial summer, which means many are planning to hit the beach in one of the Jersey Shore towns. The majority of beaches require beachgoers to have a badge or tag to access the beaches. Most towns charge $10 for a daily badge. The cheapest daily badge is available in Longport for $5. Most weekly badges range between $20 and $30 and cover the entire weekend. Seasonal badges are cheaper, with many towns selling them at a discount through the end of May.

  • 2 weeks ago | phillytrib.com | P. Kenneth Burns

    Dozens of Camden City School District parents and students filled the library Tuesday evening at Forest Hill Family School to discuss the series of events that led to the district’s $91 million deficit. The Parent Advisory Council meeting took place one day after students from the Camden High campus staged a walkout protesting the cuts.

  • 4 weeks ago | whyy.org | P. Kenneth Burns

    From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen struck a confident tone Thursday, declaring the city “Camden strong” during his State of the City address at the Walter K. Gordon Theater on the Rutgers University–Camden campus.

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14 May 25

RT @WHYYNews: About a dozen Camden residents showed up at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting and raised concerns about an agreement betwe…

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P. Kenneth Burns @PKBNews
12 May 25

RT @WHYYNews: New Jersey Forest Fire Service officials announced Monday that the Jones Road wildfire is 100% contained, more than two weeks…

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P. Kenneth Burns @PKBNews
12 May 25

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 #NewJersey https://t.co/xkhWsz3fhY