People who ride SEPTA have left, on average, at least 1,000 items on a bus, trolley, or train. Here is what happen to those items, and how you can report lost items on SEPTA, PATCO and NJ Transit. whyy.org/articles/lo... @whyynews.bsky.social #Philadelphia #NewJersey

Rutgers University unionized faculty wants the administration to reverse course in implementing a hiring freeze that was announced as part of a $6.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2027. whyy.org/articles/ru... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey (CORRECTED GRAPHIC)

Rutgers University unionized faculty wants the administration to reverse course in implementing a hiring freeze that was announced as part of a $6.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2027. whyy.org/articles/ru... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Jacqueline S. Mattis, dean of the Rutgers-Newark School of Arts and Sciences, is under investigation for allegedly making thousands of dollars by doing business with the university through a company she co-owns with her sister. whyy.org/articles/ru... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

How does a court AND a government entity get to approve what a news outlet publishes? This is not a victory for the FREE press. I think it’ll be obvious if the identities are shielded on the website. newjerseyglobe.com/media/judge... @newjerseyglobe.bsky.social

Despite Trump administration policies that have contributed to a nationwide decline in international student enrollment in American colleges and universities, Rutgers University-New Brunswick has bucked the trend. whyy.org/articles/ru... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Day 1 of PECO’s first industrial action (read: worker strike) begins with a picket in front of its HQ and accusations of an assault on union members the company calls false. whyy.org/articles/pe... @WHYYNews.bsky.social

My time as NJ-SPJ president has come to an end. I valued my time advocating for journalism in New Jersey. The advocacy will continue despite no longer having the title. I would like to wish my successor Walt Kane the best of luck has he takes the helm.

Black history was on display in Atlantic City Thursday with the unveiling of the historic marker for Chicken Bone Beach and the launch of AC's Black Cultural Heritage Virtual Tour. whyy.org/articles/ch... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Technology is at the root of a seismic change to Princeton University’s 133-year-old honor code. The Ivy League institution will now require in-person exams be supervised starting in July. whyy.org/articles/pr... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

The Trenton City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday night, 4-2, that prevents the city’s police department from assisting federal immigration officers during civil enforcement. whyy.org/articles/tr... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

The Trenton City Council voted 4 to 2 approving an ordinance to prevent the city’s police department from assisting ICE during civil immigration enforcement. Details to come. #NewJersey

From my colleague Sophia Schmidt: EMR is suing the City of Camden over the suspension of its junkyard license after a two-alarm fire on May 29. whyy.org/articles/em... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Email from ICE about incident in Stafford Twp.: … FBI in Newark when asked about the incident in Stafford Twp.: “Yes we are on the scene. Since its an open investigation, that’s all I’ve got.” Meanwhile, ICE on Twitter two and a half hours after being sent the initial email:

@pmja.bsky.social announced that my coverage of South Jersey Democratic powerbroker George E. Norcross III was worthy of a 1st place award for continuing coverage. pkburns.com/george-norc...

Muhammed Emanet has three weeks to gather evidence of his deep roots in South Jersey ahead of a deportation hearing at the end of the month. His parents were briefly detained by ICE more than a year ago. whyy.org/articles/ne... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

UPDATE: The person arrested at last night's Trenton City Council meeting was released on a summons. The proposed ordinance will be voted on at their next meeting on June 16. whyy.org/articles/tr... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

A bill to prohibit the Trenton Police from working with ICE has been tabled by City Council for two weeks. Tensions between the council and advocates culminated with one person arrested for refusing to leave the chamber. whyy.org/articles/tre... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen delivered his State of the City address at the Camden High School campus Wednesday Night. He said Camden is no longer a "city of potential," but is now "a city of progress." whyy.org/articles/ca... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

I am here to hear Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen’s State of the City address at the Camden High attendance. Among those waiting to get in, South Jersey Democratic boss George Norcross.

Asw. Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, who was unsuccessful in the Democratic primary in CD-12, said though the race is over, the work is not done as the focus will not be on flipping Congress blue for Democrats.

Good...afternoon! Let's recap what happened last night during New Jersey's Primary Election. You can find statewide results here, separated by county: whyy.org/articles/ne...

Polls are officially closed in New Jersey’s 2026 primary election. Track the results and follow along for special coverage: 💻 WHYY online→ https://bit.ly/43yzZ0O 📱 WHYY App → https://bit.ly/435ZzcB

A viral video prompted questions about officers’ use of force during the arrest of a North Carolina man. @whqr.bsky.social, co-represented by @rcfp.org attorneys, is fighting to access bodycam footage that could shed light on what happened.

Out of concern for public safety, N.J. Gov. Sherrill has announced the establishment of a “peaceful, protected” protest zone outside of Delaney Hall, where demonstrators and immigration enforcement officers have clashed in recent days. whyy.org/articles/de... @whyynews.bsky.local #NewJersey

From Sophia Schmidt: EMR is pausing operations at its facility in Camden's Waterfront South neighborhood after a two-alarm fire, the latest of more than a dozen at facilities in the city. whyy.org/articles/ca... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

The night before Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced plans for a framework around data centers, Cherry Hill Mayor David Fleischer made it clear they will not be welcome in the township. whyy.org/articles/ch... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

@Stockton.edu and four N.J. community colleges have formalized their relationship to form the South Jersey Higher Education Alliance with the goal of increasing the number of students who pursue bachelor degrees in the region. whyy.org/articles/st... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill was denied access to Delaney Hall this morning whyy.org/articles/de... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Trenton, New Jersey, wants to prohibit local police from assisting ICE with civil immigration enforcement. A proposed ordinance will be heard at the June 4 city council meeting. whyy.org/articles/tr... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

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-...