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Kenny on the spot!

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A selection of spot news stories contributed to WHYY-FM in Philadelphia. https://youtu.be/LeBlUZ4cQv4 There is a new convenience store at West Chester University that is not like any other in the area. WHYY’s Kenneth Burns reports the staff at The Ram Shop includes WCU students who are on the autism spectrum. \https://whyy.org/articles/new-store-preps-west-chester-students-on-the-spectrum-for-the-working-world/(Aired on WHYY-FM in Philadelphia … Continue reading Kenny on the spot!

Ten years later, is Chester better now with a soccer stadium?

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Erick Jusino, of Philadelphia leads a chant on the bullhorn at the Philadelphia Union home game against FC Dallas at Talen Energy Stadium, in Chester, Pennsylvania, on April 6, 2019. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)More photos can be found with the published web article here. Note: This story won a 2nd place award for Best Sports … Continue reading Ten years later, is Chester better now with a soccer stadium?

Juggling by faith: Montco seminary wants to help pastors balance work and family

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Pastor Rev. Larry L. Anderson, Jr. in his office at the Great Commission Church in Northwest Philadelphia on Jan. 29. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY) Church pastors have busy lives, and preaching on Sundays is just one part of the job. Pastors counsel families going through tough times, represent their neighborhoods at public meetings, all while running … Continue reading Juggling by faith: Montco seminary wants to help pastors balance work and family

Effort to give mayor control of Baltimore Police is dead

~ P. Kenneth Burns

The sponsor of a bill seeking to return control of Baltimore Police back to the city said Friday afternoon he is withdrawing his proposal. Del. Curt Anderson, a city Democrat, discussed the bill with his colleagues in the city delegation which he chairs. He cited a three-page opinion from the Attorney General’s Office that said … Continue reading Effort to give mayor control of Baltimore Police is dead

FOP to address mayor, commissioner and contract…at some point

~ P. Kenneth Burns

Gene Ryan, president of Baltimore City’s police union, planned to respond to comments made recently by Mayor Catherine Pugh and Commissioner Kevin Davis about staffing issues in the department and contract negotiations. But the union tweeted Sunday evening that the news conference scheduled for Monday will be postponed “due to unforseen (sic) circumstances.”  And that … Continue reading FOP to address mayor, commissioner and contract…at some point

Baltimore Police a state agency? What does that mean for consent decree?

~ P. Kenneth Burns

Originally posted on wypr.org on Oct. 14, 2016 In case you missed it, the Baltimore City Police Department is a state agency. It has been that way since the 19th century and it might affect the city’s negotiations with the Department of Justice for sweeping police reforms. It all started in 1854 when the Know-Nothing … Continue reading Baltimore Police a state agency? What does that mean for consent decree?

Baltimore celebrates Lor Scoota

~ P. Kenneth Burns

//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js Baltimore’s farewell to local rap artist Tyriece Watson took a New Orleans flavor Friday; a somber funeral in the morning at the Empowerment Temple AME Church in Park Heights and an upbeat community repast in the afternoon at Pennsylvania Avenue and McMechen Street. But instead of jazz, the music was hip-hop. Watson, known as … Continue reading Baltimore celebrates Lor Scoota