Education reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer based in South Jersey, mburney@inquirer.com
Joined February 2009
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Melanie Burney retweeted
🌎📰✊World Press Freedom Day — and every day — SPJ stands with journalists reporting truth under pressure, risk and scrutiny. A free press is vital to a free society. We remain committed to defending it and protecting the public’s right to know.
➡️ bit.ly/4utzTmV
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Melanie Burney retweeted
Today on World Press Freedom Day, we affirm that Journalism is not a crime.
A free and independent press is essential to democracy, accountability, and the public’s right to information. Stand with NABJ. Stand with Black journalists.
Donate today: bit.ly/SupportNABJ
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Melanie Burney retweeted
May 3
.@KentuckyDerby scratch Great White doing well this morning and heading home.
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NABJ & more than 400 former journalists & media groups are urging the White House Correspondents’ Association to make a statement about President Trump’s relentless attacks on the media, read here: bit.ly/NABJCallsOutTrump
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Melanie Burney retweeted
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Bowser says 'we have no reason to believe at this time that anyone else was involved' in dinner shooting incident
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Melanie Burney retweeted
SPJ stands firmly with journalists at the WHCD tonight & reaffirms our commitment to press freedom, the safety of newsgatherers & the essential role a free & independent press plays in our democracy. As the story develops, please rely on verified facts and responsible reporting.
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Melanie Burney retweeted
Apr 26
This badass went from running the dinner to leading the questions from the briefing room. @weijia you are just the best.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says dinner shooting suspect was armed with multiple weapons before being stopped by Secret Service.
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Melanie Burney retweeted
This is a moment to show up! NABJ Philadelphia is launching a $10K Challenge Grant for the Michael I. Days Scholarship Fund—and every donation will be matched
by the @lenfestinst
That means your support has double the impact. Let’s meet the match!
bit.ly/mikedaysscholarship
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Jan 28
Here’s my latest story. A little off the education beat but I hope it educates about autism.
ebx.sh/zFMD3w
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Jan 19
Thank you Woodbury High School and Superintendent Andrew Bell for honoring me for my journalism and community service on Martin King Day! Blessed beyond measure.
#MLKDay
#SoaringWithAKA
#DayOfService
#blackjournalistsmatter
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Melanie Burney retweeted
Jan 19
Dr. Gladys West was a mathematician whose work on satellite geodesy models paved the way for modern GPS.
She was a member of AKA, an inductee in the Air Force Hall of fame, and has an elementary school named after her.
She passed away yesterday at 95yo. Tell her story. 🕊️
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Melanie Burney retweeted
Jan 19
#OnThisDay, the 40th anniversary of the King national holiday, we commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and remember his beliefs in the “great chain of humanity,” connecting neighborhoods and communities across the globe: s.si.edu/4qP6bXm.
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Melanie Burney retweeted
Jan 19
We recognize the valor and courage of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his unrelenting pursuits to bring equality and hope to the world.
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Jan 12
Loved it! I would rock that coat! Is there a matching hat?
#FlyEaglesFly
Jan 11
I did some investigative journalism on Erin Andrews faux fur coat. This is an Auter coat.
Retails for $950.. I'm a size small. #erinandrews
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Jan 9
My sweet niece Londyn, 13, sang the National anthem today at a Naturalization Ceremony for new citizens. I am so proud! As I listened to the words the song hit differently as I thought about anti-immigrant attacks…. My country ‘tis of thee …
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Jan 7
Tonight’s meeting will be awesome. There will be 2 announcements of major donations to NABJ Philly. We are so happy that others are recognizing the work we’ve done and our potential to do even more.
The meeting will start at 6:30pm Wednesday, Jan. 7, at The Philadelphia Inquirer, 100 S. Independence Mall West, Suite 600, Philadelphia 19106.
RSVP: nabjphilly@gmail.com
ATTEND VIA ZOOM: bit.ly/nabjphillyjanuary2026…
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Melanie Burney retweeted
Our membership meeting on Wed. Jan. 7 is something special:
A major announcement will be made about a donation to the Michael I. Days Scholarship
The meeting starts at 6:30pm Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at The Philadelphia Inquirer, 100 S. Independence Mall West, Suite 600 Phila.
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Melanie Burney retweeted
Wishing a happy 115th Founders’ Day to the gentlemen of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.!
On January 5, 1911, ten Black college men at Indiana University came together with a bold idea…They built a fraternity rooted in high ideals and committed to ACHIEVEMENT. One hundred fifteen years later, their vision continues to endure, inspire, and elevate generations.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
On this last day of the year, @nabjphilly
takes a look back at what we accomplished, the dear president we lost and our ability to keep moving forward.
youtu.be/uWVkIRbX-Z8
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