The project will create a parking garage, visitor center, and other improvements to the most decorated battleship in U.S. Naval history and the berth in which it is housed. Supported by tax credits from the Economic Development Authority and matching funds from the Camden County government, it represents the most significant investment in the monument in 25 years. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
August 13, 2026
Last week, Camden City metal recycler EMR closed its Waterfront South scrapyard amid an internal investigation into its 15th fire in six years. On Tuesday, the union workers affected by the work stoppage marched from the facility to Camden City Hall to rally support for their jobs. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
June 2, 2026
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
Through a partnership with Shibe Vintage Sports, Carolyn Quick’s ‘A League Apart’ exhibit will be accessible to the public on the fourth floor of Camden City Hall through the end of March. Organizers hope it will elicit more stories from residents with family connections to Negro Leagues baseball in South Jersey. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
February 27, 2026