NewsletterSubscribe
  • Government
  • Police & Fire
  • Business
  • People
  • Schools
  • Opinion
  • Advertise With Us!
  • Subscribe
Camden City Firefighters battle a two-alarm fire at EMR May 29, 2026. Photo credit: Ed Hutchinson, reprinted with permission.

EMR Shuts Down Camden City Scrapyard Operations After 15 Fires in Six Years

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…  

By Matt Skoufalos | May 30, 2026
  • Previous Article A Summer Without Peaches: NJ Estimates $300M in Ag Losses from April Whiplash Weather
  • Next Article NJ Pen 2026 Primary Election: Meet the Democratic Candidates for Merchantville Council

Related posts

Government

Camden County Health Summit Reveals Breadth of Regional Public Health Challenges

Officials are contending with infectious diseases, vaccine hesitancy, cuts to federal resources, and an aging population requiring more intensive interventions. They must also work to remove barriers to care, develop audience-appropriate messaging, and find ways to reach people affected by food insecurity, homelessness, and insurance needs. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

October 19, 2026
Government

Delaware River Tours Highlight Restoration Targets of Water Quality Referendum

Before voters decide a $400-million ballot question this fall, Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) officials offer a glimpse at some of the repairs the proposed Open Space Tax increase would cover. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

October 5, 2026

Most Popular

  1. Collingswood Teen to be Tried as Adult in Killing of Mount Ephraim Man
  2. UPDATE: Police ID Victim of Fatal Route 130 Crash in West Collingswood Heights
  3. UPDATE: Man Charged with Kidnapping, Endangering Children, Agg. Assault at Haddon Twp. Ice Cream Shop
  4. U.S. Marshals Raid Jersey Kebab in Haddon Township, Detain Business Owners
  5. UPDATE: CCPO Investigating Death of Cherry Hill Veterinarian as Homicide

About NJPen

  • About NJ PEN
  • Contact Us / Submit News
  • Advertise With Us!
  • Subscribe
  • Membership FAQ

Topics

  • Government
  • Police & Fire
  • Business
  • People
  • Schools
  • Opinion

Local news you can't get anywhere else.

A resident journalist's perspective on suburban Camden County, delivered right to your inbox.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Thank you!

Your first email should land in your inbox shortly.

Please add matt@njpen.com to your contacts to make sure you don't miss out!

NJPEN.COM | © 2026