The Camden City scrapyard has been shut down of its own volition since a two-alarm fire May 30. Follow-up since then has been largely symbolic. City, county, and state officials say that, absent tighter regulatory controls, their options for reining in operations at EMR are limited. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
June 8, 2026
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport says at least 15 survivors have been identified in an investigation that ran for a year-and-a-half. The AG alleges that women were exploited in a criminal organization that included prostitution, narcotics, and manipulation. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
May 15, 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
Tom Martin of Haddon Township has worked to form community and social connections by distributing books to people in low-income, high-foot-traffic areas. Martin hosted his 1,500th pop-up event outside of Camden City Hall Tuesday afternoon, where he was honored by elected officials for his civic outreach. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
May 19, 2026
Citing grassroots dissatisfaction with Superintendent Fred McDowell, union members once again air their grievances at a school board meeting. The superintendent says he's trying resolve systemic challenges in the district. Board members offer limited comment. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
May 21, 2026
The borough passed a number of measures that shift the costs of delivering certain government services to individual users, including residential landlords, commercial tenants, and athletic groups. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
April 30, 2026