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Camden County Affirms ‘Housing First’ Solution to Homelessness with 60-Bed Center in Blackwood

Starting in January, the Martin F. McKernan, Jr. Supportive Housing Community will provide temporary shelter and wraparound services for people experiencing homelessness. Operated by Volunteers of America, the $22-million facility can help stabilize residents for as long as two years with individualized care. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

October 28, 2026
Schools

NJ PEN 2026 Elections: Meet the Collingswood School Board Candidates

Three Collingswood residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Collingswood Public School District Board of Education. We invited them to share a bit about themselves with voters ahead of Election Day. Here's how they responded.

October 27, 2026
Schools

NJ Pen 2026 Election Coverage: Meet the Audubon Board of Education Candidates

Six Audubon residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Audubon Public School District Board of Education. We invited them to share a bit about themselves with voters ahead of Election Day. Here's how they responded.

October 27, 2026
Police & Fire

Pennsauken Woman Drops from Fifth-Floor Apartment Fire, Sustains Critical Injuries

An overnight fire at the Cooper River Plaza apartments displaced residents from 20 units and sent one woman to the hospital with critical injuries after a fall from a fifth-story window. Fire officials say it’s the worst high-rise incident in the township in 35 years. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

October 26, 2026

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