Government

Camden City Council Unanimously Votes Down EMR Settlement — Now What?

Both parties remain locked in a legal battle over the future of the scrap metal processor, which has stymied efforts to rein in the environmental impact of its operations in the Waterfront South neighborhood. The business, which has been shut down since the city pulled its operating license last month, is suing Camden for the right to reopen. Meanwhile, a bill sits on the governor's desk that could enact the oversight the city is asking for. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...

July 8, 2026
Government

Camden Incinerator Permit Renewal Process Underscores Limits of Regulation, Lack of Alternatives, Community Health Concerns

As Reworld Camden seeks to renew its operating permit in Camden City, residents testify about their generational health concerns. Meanwhile, many Camden County municipalities have no other feasible alternative for solid waste disposal. Reworld is planning to make improvements that would curb its emissions, but said it needs approval to handle new waste streams to pay for them. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

January 17, 2026