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Camden County Cuts Ribbon on $2.5M Cooper River Park Improvements

County officials say the William G. Rohrer Children’s Playground at Cooper River Park reflects a continued investment in public amenities for families and visitors. Camden County Commissioner Jeff Nash called it “the crown jewel of the crown jewel” of the county parks system. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

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Camden City to Sign $6.7M Deal with EMR After February Fire; Residents Seek Assurances

The agreement pours millions into a Waterfront South neighborhood that’s borne the brunt of six fires in nine years at the metal recycling facility, and is supported by legislative changes that could sharpen the teeth of enforcement actions. Neighbors want accountability from the business. The fire marshal’s report describes chaotic circumstances at the scene, including EMR workers ignoring instructions from firefighters and spreading flaming debris.