P. Kenneth Burns

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

For the past couple of weeks, HYA Associates has been collecting feedback from residents on what they would like to see in the next superintendent of the Camden City School District. Overall, those who attended the forum Monday night at Thomas H. Dudley Family School expressed wanting someone who understands the city’s culture and has experience in the classroom.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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 month 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.

1 month 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.