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The former S. Yaffa & Sons site in the Bergen Square neighborhood of Camden City. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.

$2.5M EPA Brownfields Grant to Fund Cleanup of Bergen Square ‘Yaffa Soil Pile’ Site in Camden City

Officials say an infusion of federal dollars will help complete the remediation of a high-profile former illegal dumping site. Environmental experts say that groundwater contamination includes arsenic, lead, PFAS, and PCBs, which must be addressed before the site can be redeveloped. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

By Matt Skoufalos | October 1, 2026
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Camden County Completes $1.3M Newton Lake Fishing Pier Restoration Project

The project expands recreational opportunity on the water’s edge shared among Collingswood, Haddon Township, and Oaklyn, wrapping a project begun in the spring. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

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Sherrill Accepts Caldwell’s Resignation, Names Comptroller Emehelu Acting Secretary of State

Hours after calling for her lieutenant governor to step down over reported ethical lapses, Governor Mikie Sherrill said his departure from office ‘will allow us to move forward with important work serving the people of our state.’ The governor expects to replace Caldwell within 45 days. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...

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