NewsletterSubscribe
  • Government
  • Police & Fire
  • Business
  • People
  • Schools
  • Opinion
  • Advertise With Us!
  • Subscribe
Government

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…  

May 30, 2026
Police & Fire

UPDATE: Camden City Firefighter Dies After Falling Through Ice at Wiggins Waterfront

PFANJ President Matthew Caliente has identified the victim as Camden Firefighter Howard Bennett. City officials say the rescue effort drew a multi-agency response. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...

February 5, 2026
Police & Fire

One Injured in West Collingswood Extension Garage Fire

Firefighters from four area companies responded to the scene Tuesday afternoon. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...

November 18, 2025
Police & Fire

$6.5M HUD Loan to Upgrade Camden City Fire Service

A special lending mechanism from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will help the city upgrade six firehouses and purchase two new fire apparatus. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

August 14, 2025

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!

  • Next

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