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Camden City Mayor Vic Carstarphen addresses reporters on crime statistics. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.

Touting a 55-Year Low in Crime, Camden City Officials Outline Continued Push to Urban Revival

Lawmakers and local leaders celebrate the strides they’ve made in public safety as the building blocks of a turnaround in what was once touted as the most dangerous city in America.

By Matt Skoufalos | January 11, 2025
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