The ruling overturns the decision by Camden City Council to suspend operations at the scrap metal processor, but makes its reopening contingent upon a number of operating changes. Plus, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a new bill regulating scrap metal facilities that will force EMR to comply with additional fire safety measures. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
July 8, 2026
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
Last week, Judge Peter Warshaw dismissed all charges against George Norcross and his five codefendants. New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin said in a statement that the state will appeal the decision “immediately," and then NJ Assembly Republicans introduced articles of impeachment against him.
March 3, 2025
Attorneys for embattled Camden City insurance broker George Norcross filed a 55-page brief in Mercer County Superior Court, arguing that the charges against the defendants are ‘a crime thriller with no crime.’
September 25, 2024