From left: Camden City Council President Angel Fuentes, Councilwoman Janette Ramos, Camden County Commissioner Colleen Bianco Bezich, Free Books Project CEO Tom Martin, and Camden City Superintendent of Schools Alfonso Llano. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.
Free Books Project Celebrates 1,500th Pop-up with Camden City Block Party
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…
K9 Meslin, a Belgian Malinois named for colorectal surgeon Dr. Keith Meslin of Virtua Health, will join the security team at its Camden City hospital. Retired Medford Police Officer Perry Parks, who trained the rescue dog, says it was the best way he could think to honor the doctor who saved his life. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
The June 13 celebration of LGBTQ+ culture coincides with Second Saturday in downtown Collingswood. Organizers say the volunteer-led event will be its biggest yet, with speakers, performances, food vendors, and a maker market. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…