Congratulations to @baltimorebeat.bsky.social for its impressive showing at the MDDC Awards. Make a donation to support this news organization, or - like me - become a sustaining member of the Beat. If you do, be sure to put “In honor of David Simon, the classiest man in Baltimore” in the comments.

The rapper and producer helped script hip-hop and electronic music's blueprint with songs like "Planet Rock" and "Looking for the Perfect Beat."

I would like to thank the Awesome Dr. Burns for her support of my career. Though sometimes…www.instagram.com/reel/DW6rqC...

“He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead!” For those who also celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, I pray that you are able to take time to rejoice today.

The Borough of Seaside Park has unanimously agreed to annex South Seaside Park, a neighborhood in Berkeley Twp. Rebecca Acevedo has this update. whyy.org/articles/so... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

I'm not going to sugar coat it; shame on Bari Weiss for choosing to shutter CBS News Radio, and leave some 700 station looking for a robust national audio service. I am proud of my contributions to the network, during my time at WBAL Radio, circa 2012. pkburns.com/cbscontribu...

Hello! New dad here. I thought I would chime in to say hello. The Awesome Dr. Burns is doing well so far, as is Baby Burns. I am scheduled to be back mid-May. I'm looking forward to hitting the ground running again covering New Jersey for WHYY.

The Grammy-winning singer describes herself as a "53-year-old woman who is maneuvering her career the way she wants to, how she wants to." Scott's new album is To Whom This May Concern. n.pr/40GAULy

I thought I had posted here, but to keep it consistent across my feeds. I am out on parental leave through mid-May.

A group of residents in Whitesboro, N.J. a historically Black community, have been coming across discrepancies between the deeds they hold and what is on file with the township. They have a couple of concerns about the discrepencies. whyy.org/articles/so... @whyynews.nsky.social #NewJersey

How do I classify this one? BREAKING PERSONAL NEWS…At 8:31 this morning, Baby Burns entered the world! The Awesome Dr. Burns and I are over the moon as you can imagine. Both mother and son are resting comfortably.

The federal government is suing N.J. over Gov. Mikie Sherrill's executive order limiting ICE operations without a warrant on state property. Acting AG Davenport says they look forward to defending the order in court. @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

The entirety of New Jersey is under a Blizzard Warning for the first time in 30 years, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said. The governor said the state will likely experience its worst storm since 1996. Here's the latest ↓

Translation: expect something this weekend.

Acting Education Commissioner Lily Laux will be fully considered by the state Senate on Monday afternoon. The Judiciary Committee just wrapped up a confirmation hearing that went for more than 90 min. #NewJersey

I'm listening to the confirmation hearing of Dr. Stephen Cha, acting human services commissioner, in the Senate Judiciary Committee. He was asked if we would see him on social media in a workout video. "No," Cha said affirmatively. "My shirt stays on." #NewJersey

“…we have concluded that our prosecutorial resources would be best spent on other matters.” The Attorney General’s Office has decided not to appeal the dismissal of the indictment against George Norcross. whyy.org/articles/ge... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

A federal judge has said that the Government cannot deport Kilmar Abrego, via AP apnews.com/article/abr...

BREAKING NEWS: The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a lifelong civil rights advocate until his death Tuesday at the age of 84.

CATO: “.. The whole idea that Trump tariffs would ‘protect US manufacturing jobs’ was all lies then, and it is all lies now.” @cato.org @scottlincicome.bsky.social www.cato.org/blog/trumps-...

The NAACP New Jersey State Conference is calling for the resignation of Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds over the prosecution of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., who was acquitted of child endangerment charges. whyy.org/articles/na... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

#BREAKING: Former Congressman Tom Malinowski has conceded the 11th District Democratic Primary to Analilia Mejia. @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Let's do the numbers...on the 11th Congressional District. Based on stats from the state and the unofficial periodic reporting as of today, 79,259 ballots were cast. That translates to turnout of about 13% of the 600,733 registered voters in the district. #NewJersey #KennyDoesTheNumbers

Princeton University's president announced that the Ivy League institution will tighten its budget while investing in core priorities such as research and student support. The change in course is due to a shift in endowment prospects. whyy.org/articles/pri... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

BREAKING: Dismissal of indictment against George E. Norcross III has been upheld by the appelate division. whyy.org/articles/geo... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Early voting is underway in the 11th Congressional District. A dozen Democrats are vying for a chance to go on to the general election to face Republican Joe Hathaway. Here's what you need to know: whyy.org/articles/new... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

With Florida Rep. Vern Buchanan's announcement today, the @npr.org Congressional Retirement Tracker is up to a record *60* current members leaving or running for a different office in the 2026 midterms. More:

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz on his call with Trump, the deaths of two Minnesotans and what comes next. Watch his first interview in weeks.

So a couple of things: 1. Please clean off your car before you start driving. It's the law across the Delaware Valley. 2. DO NOT (repeat) DO NOT use hot water on your windshield. It will either crack or shatter the glass.

Gov. Murphy's clemency actions have drawn the ire of a couple of prosecutors. We hear from Atlantic and Monmouth counties, plus take a quick look at how Murphy had the ultimate decision when it comes to pardons. whyy.org/articles/mur... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey.

When Mikie Sherrill ran for governor, she called for the state to help local governments convert underused commercial and industrial properties into homes. Experts said her idea could help create new housing opportunities in the Garden State. whyy.org/articles/new... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

On his way out of office, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy opted to "pocket veto" two of the three bills aimed at protecting immigrant communities from federal immigration raids. One of the bills would have codified the Immigrant Trust Directive. whyy.org/articles/new... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Within the last hour, the New Jersey Dept. of Education announced the state has initiated a takeover of the Lakewood Township School District. #NewJersey

#ICYMI: Here's where you can watch BOTH @govmurphy.bsky.social's last State of the State address AND the GOP's response: whyy.org/articles/new... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

New Jersey is suing EMR, operators of the scrap yard in South Camden where a massive fire took place nearly a year ago. whyy.org/articles/new... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

New Jersey has filed a public nuisance lawsuit against EMR, the operator of a metal scrapyard in South Camden, nearly a year after a massive blaze there. whyy.org/articles/new... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Leaders across New Jersey are paying homage to Richard J. Codey, the state’s longest-serving lawmaker and former governor. His family announced on Facebook that Codey passed away Sunday morning after a brief illness. whyy.org/articles/new... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Vineland school superintendent Alfonso Q. Llano Jr. has been selected as the next superintendent of the state-run Camden City School District. whyy.org/articles/cam... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

While crime in Camden continues to decline, experts say it still has the highest per capita homicide rate in New Jersey. whyy.org/articles/cam... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

The majority of children in New Jersey’s foster care system are Black and Hispanic. In Camden County, though Black and Brown people comprise of 43% of the county's population, they represent about 71% of the children in the foster care system. whyy.org/articles/new... #NewJersey

To say that I will miss Charles Robinson of MD. Public TV is an understatement. I am for Charles and his advice, friendship and realness. The least I can say is thank you Charles for being so generous with your time with me...and thank you Mrs. Robinson for sharing him with the rest of us. #RIP

The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to retain Alina Habba as U.S Attorney for New Jersey. whyy.org/articles/for... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

RELEASE: NewsGuild journalists are sounding the alarm – media companies are undermining public trust with unethical AI in the newsroom. Today, we launch #NewsNotSlop, a national campaign kicking off a Week of Action on AI, December 1–5. newsguild.org/release-stan...

Good morning! I am about to connect to my hometown NPR station to discuss last week's gubernatorial race in New Jersey on @the1a.org. I will be on after the news at 10 a.m. over some of these NPR stations. Also, shoutout to @wamu.org #NewJersey

About half of registered New Jersey voters cast a ballot this past Tuesday, the highest turnout for a gubernatorial race in the last two decades. I looked at the unofficial election numbers from the state’s 21 counties posted Wednesday. whyy.org/articles/202... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Jack Ciattarelli embraced President Trump more this year than in 2021. It turned out to be a liability in his loss last night. whyy.org/articles/new... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

In non-election day news, an update on the scandal that has rocked the Daystar Television Network.

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 top concern among New Jersey's most reliable and influential voting bloc...affordability. Here's some information that can help older adults cast a ballot. whyy.org/articles/new... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

With the need for expungement services in the city of Camden being great, an expungement fair at the Malandra Hall Community Center was held this week. whyy.org/articles/cam... #NewJersey @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey