Embattled junkyard operator European Metal Recycling voluntarily shuts down its Camden City scrapyard after a two-alarm fire Friday morning. The company is being sued civilly by the state of New Jersey for failure to correct its operations. Residents say a meaningful response is long overdue. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
May 30, 2026
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport says at least 15 survivors have been identified in an investigation that ran for a year-and-a-half. The AG alleges that women were exploited in a criminal organization that included prostitution, narcotics, and manipulation. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
May 15, 2026
A week in mid-April sent temperatures from the 90s to near-freezing, and early-budding fruit crops crashed before they could fully develop. Farmers say they need shoppers to support their other crops. Governor Mikie Sherrill is seeking federal support to help make them whole. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
May 29, 2026
Tom Martin of Haddon Township has worked to form community and social connections by distributing books to people in low-income, high-foot-traffic areas. Martin hosted his 1,500th pop-up event outside of Camden City Hall Tuesday afternoon, where he was honored by elected officials for his civic outreach. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
May 19, 2026
Citing grassroots dissatisfaction with Superintendent Fred McDowell, union members once again air their grievances at a school board meeting. The superintendent says he's trying resolve systemic challenges in the district. Board members offer limited comment. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
May 21, 2026
The borough passed a number of measures that shift the costs of delivering certain government services to individual users, including residential landlords, commercial tenants, and athletic groups. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
April 30, 2026