Camden renames street after Heisman Trophy winner, completes massive renovations
This week, Camden City celebrated a local legend with the renaming of 27th Street in honor of hometown hero and Heisman Trophy winner, Mike Rozier. Mayor Victor Carstarphen, alongside the […]
Overcoming through art: Camden’s Black History Month Tribute
Over the weekend, the Center for Family Services and Swing Phi Swing collaborated to celebrate Black History Month through discussion, visuals, and performing arts. Cherelle Crook, a member of Swing […]
Jobs report reveals whether top Camden companies prioritize hiring full-time city residents
According to reports, major businesses in Camden such as Holtec International, Subaru, and the Philadelphia 76ers have less than 5% of their workforce comprised of Camden residents.
Stories Invincible: Local storytellers reshape Camden’s narrative by unearthing forgotten Black history
Yocontalie Jackson and Morgan Lloyd light up when discussing their passion for local history and curative storytelling. The Camden natives are storytelling fellows for “Stories Invincible,” one of the […]
Camden’s Open Gym: a new model for community policing
Camden Open Gym happens on Fridays at places like the Kroc Center, Heart of Camden gym, and the Boys and Girls Club in the city’s Parkside section.
Black In Jersey: Coming Soon
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