Brenda Flanagan
@bflanagannj.bsky.social
Sr Correspondent (enviro/transit/health/politics)
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social NJPBS NJSpotlightNews
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Awards. Cat mom. Orig NOLA, to Northern Aroostook, Jerz since '79. Wawayanda Highlands. My views are my own.
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social NJPBS NJSpotlightNews
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Awards. Cat mom. Orig NOLA, to Northern Aroostook, Jerz since '79. Wawayanda Highlands. My views are my own.
Happy Thanksgiving, Jerz. Wishing everyone safe travels and joyful gatherings.
November 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, Jerz. Wishing everyone safe travels and joyful gatherings.
Ming the Merciless getting spiffed up for the holidays!
November 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Ming the Merciless getting spiffed up for the holidays!
It’s official: the special election for former Cong. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social ’s CD11 seat declared by @govmurphy.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
It’s official: the special election for former Cong. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social ’s CD11 seat declared by @govmurphy.bsky.social
PLEASE NOTE UPDATED INFANT FORMULA HEALTH ALERT: EXPANDED RECALL!
November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
PLEASE NOTE UPDATED INFANT FORMULA HEALTH ALERT: EXPANDED RECALL!
Heads up, if you've bought ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula:
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Heads up, if you've bought ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula:
“Winter's a good time
to stay in and cuddle—
But put me in summer and
I'll be…a happy snowman!”
to stay in and cuddle—
But put me in summer and
I'll be…a happy snowman!”
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
“Winter's a good time
to stay in and cuddle—
But put me in summer and
I'll be…a happy snowman!”
to stay in and cuddle—
But put me in summer and
I'll be…a happy snowman!”
A veteran NJ congresswoman will retire:
"I am confident it is the right choice for me and my family who have graciously sacrificed by my side when I placed serving our community above all else and I can truly say, I am at peace with my decision." Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12)
"I am confident it is the right choice for me and my family who have graciously sacrificed by my side when I placed serving our community above all else and I can truly say, I am at peace with my decision." Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12)
November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A veteran NJ congresswoman will retire:
"I am confident it is the right choice for me and my family who have graciously sacrificed by my side when I placed serving our community above all else and I can truly say, I am at peace with my decision." Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12)
"I am confident it is the right choice for me and my family who have graciously sacrificed by my side when I placed serving our community above all else and I can truly say, I am at peace with my decision." Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12)
Done been peeped.
November 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Done been peeped.
POV at Gov-Elect @MikieSherrill Election Nite Watch Party from tv camera risers in the back of the room. Delirious crowd. Check our coverage at @NJSpotlightNews (w better camera-eye views!), with election reports & analysis—and more tonite as Sherrill announces her transition team today in Trenton.
November 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
POV at Gov-Elect @MikieSherrill Election Nite Watch Party from tv camera risers in the back of the room. Delirious crowd. Check our coverage at @NJSpotlightNews (w better camera-eye views!), with election reports & analysis—and more tonite as Sherrill announces her transition team today in Trenton.
Democratic candidate for NJ governor @mikiesherrill.bsky.social votes in Montclair, reacts to bomb threats at polling places this morning:
November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Democratic candidate for NJ governor @mikiesherrill.bsky.social votes in Montclair, reacts to bomb threats at polling places this morning:
Bomb threats reported at NJ polling places in seven counties across the state. Some have already reopened, says NJ’s OAG:
November 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Bomb threats reported at NJ polling places in seven counties across the state. Some have already reopened, says NJ’s OAG:
Good morning, Jerz! It’s Election Day! Polls are open til 8pm! Vote!! Vote!! Vote!! Gov’s office and Assembly races on the line! And follow our election coverage tonite at 8, 9, and 10pm—to see your vote counted! @NJSpotlightNews
November 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Good morning, Jerz! It’s Election Day! Polls are open til 8pm! Vote!! Vote!! Vote!! Gov’s office and Assembly races on the line! And follow our election coverage tonite at 8, 9, and 10pm—to see your vote counted! @NJSpotlightNews
FlightAware “Misery Map” shows Newark leading delays at 11:15am. TowerAudio: “I don’t have a solid estimate, here. But we are currently stopped on departures. But it should be less than —hopefully less than ten minutes here, for you.”
Pilot: “All right, thank you. @njspotlightnews.org
Pilot: “All right, thank you. @njspotlightnews.org
October 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
FlightAware “Misery Map” shows Newark leading delays at 11:15am. TowerAudio: “I don’t have a solid estimate, here. But we are currently stopped on departures. But it should be less than —hopefully less than ten minutes here, for you.”
Pilot: “All right, thank you. @njspotlightnews.org
Pilot: “All right, thank you. @njspotlightnews.org
Good golden morning, Jerz!
October 6, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Good golden morning, Jerz!
Blue’s got a sinking feeling, but says Happy Caturday, anyway. Hope springs eternal.
September 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Blue’s got a sinking feeling, but says Happy Caturday, anyway. Hope springs eternal.
Ming the Merciless wishes you all a lovely International Dog Day.
August 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Ming the Merciless wishes you all a lovely International Dog Day.
Gmorning. Jerz. It’s like a brisk fishing morning in Maine. Sound of acorns falling. And a yellow sneeze about to bloom…
August 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Gmorning. Jerz. It’s like a brisk fishing morning in Maine. Sound of acorns falling. And a yellow sneeze about to bloom…
The production assistant needs a restorative nap. I suspect we could all use one, lately…
August 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The production assistant needs a restorative nap. I suspect we could all use one, lately…
Folks facing sky-high energy bills gather for an appointment with NJ BPU, providers and consumer advocates to sign up for rate relief programs. At St Paul AME Zion Church in Ewing. Story tonite. @njspotlightnews.org
August 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Folks facing sky-high energy bills gather for an appointment with NJ BPU, providers and consumer advocates to sign up for rate relief programs. At St Paul AME Zion Church in Ewing. Story tonite. @njspotlightnews.org
This is a Culex pipiens trap, located behind a county garage in Paramus. The bait goes by a hilariously unscientific name—but its purpose is very serious. . Story tonite. @njspotlightnews.org
August 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This is a Culex pipiens trap, located behind a county garage in Paramus. The bait goes by a hilariously unscientific name—but its purpose is very serious. . Story tonite. @njspotlightnews.org
“Israel has killed over 150 family members since the start of this war”—anguished members of NJ’s Palestinian community gathered to tell stories of relatives starving to death in Gaza, and demanding the President and NJ’s Congressional delegation act to stop the famine. @njspotlightnews.org tonite
July 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
“Israel has killed over 150 family members since the start of this war”—anguished members of NJ’s Palestinian community gathered to tell stories of relatives starving to death in Gaza, and demanding the President and NJ’s Congressional delegation act to stop the famine. @njspotlightnews.org tonite