Kenny on the spot!

July 13, 2019September 6, 2021 ~ P. Kenneth Burns ~ Leave a comment

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?

July 8, 2019May 6, 2020 ~ P. Kenneth Burns ~ Leave a comment

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

March 6, 2019September 18, 2019 ~ P. Kenneth Burns ~ Leave a comment

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

Md. Delegate Glenn Continues to Drum Up Support for Reform of State’s Medical Marijuana Industry

May 15, 2017July 13, 2019 ~ P. Kenneth Burns

Maryland State Del. Cheryl D. Glenn (D-Baltimore) seeks the support of Black businesses as she plans a renewed push to change how medical marijuana licenses are distributed in Maryland. During the Maryland Black Business Legislative Wrap-Up in Baltimore on May 9, Glenn said she planned to sponsor a new bill which would give minority-owned operations … Continue reading Md. Delegate Glenn Continues to Drum Up Support for Reform of State’s Medical Marijuana Industry

Mayor Pugh Aide Still On the Job Despite Facing Campaign Finance Charges City Hall

May 6, 2017July 13, 2019 ~ P. Kenneth Burns

Despite facing charges of violating campaign finance laws, Gary L. Brown Jr. is still working for Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh. And the Pugh Administration is keeping him on the job for the time being. “We certainly believe that Gary should have his day in court and that a decision will be made at that time … Continue reading Mayor Pugh Aide Still On the Job Despite Facing Campaign Finance Charges City Hall

Effort to give mayor control of Baltimore Police is dead

March 5, 2017July 13, 2019 ~ 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

The next generation of the apprentice

February 18, 2017July 13, 2019 ~ P. Kenneth Burns

Apprenticeships have always been a way to provide on-the-job training for people who want to work in the skilled trades; like a carpenter or electrician. Not so much for IT, until now. Steve Grega, for example, has bounced around a lot of jobs in the IT industry, including computer retail, for more than 20 years. … Continue reading The next generation of the apprentice

The real question about crime in Baltimore

February 11, 2017July 13, 2019 ~ P. Kenneth Burns

A group of central West Baltimore residents gathered near Triangle Park Wednesday night to march against the surge of violence in their neighborhood and the city at large. “Our deal is to show that we are the majority of this community and we won’t let a small percentage of violent individuals define what we are … Continue reading The real question about crime in Baltimore

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

January 10, 2017July 13, 2019 ~ 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?

October 24, 2016July 13, 2019 ~ 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?