Camden County

Gallery: Demolition project clears the landscape for a park in downtown Camden | Courier-Post | https://lnkd.in/eB83WgA7

TapIntoCamden: Camden Starting Free Fan Program for Senior Citizens. CAMDEN COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT | City of Camden. CAMDEN – With June’s temperatures already reaching the 90s, Camden is flipping the switch on its free fan and air conditioner program for senior citizens. The program, for Camden residents 60 years old or over, starts on Monday. Fans can be picked up at five community centers. https://lnkd.in/ei_GPy-f

Courier Post: Popular Camden County park getting $2.5 million in improvements | Courier-Post | Pennsauken Township | #cooperriverpark #camdencountyparks #parksalive2025 #camdencounty https://www.chttps://https://lnkd.in/ehdKEPZi

Massive dirt pile is gone from Bergen Square neighborhood in Camden. A city official didn’t need words to express his feelings over the removal of a massive mound of tainted soil from an impoverished neighborhood here. Council President Angel Fuentes simply knelt and kissed the sprawling crushed-stone surface of an empty lot – the result of a $6 million clean-up effort. “It’s good!” Fuentes proclaimed after standing again. The dirt pile, laced with construction debris, old tires and other waste, had grown over decades in the Bergen Square neighborhood. Courier-Post City of Camden https://lnkd.in/eu_YtMgD

Statement from Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. The statement below is by Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. on behalf of the Board of Commissioners regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6 – 3 decision to reject the ban on bump stocks that allow semiautomatic rifles to fire at machine gun strengths. This country has reached a point of identity crisis. What sort of nation do we want to be? The onus of that question falls not just on those who choose public service, but on all Americans. We used to pride ourselves as a nation of peace, justice, and solutions, but the Supreme Court’s decision to prioritize the access to lethal weapons shows a different America than what we aspire to be. To say I am disappointed in the court’s decision would be a tragic understatement. Thoughts and prayers are no longer sufficient when it comes to the gratuitous bloodshed of our fellow citizens. The proposed ban on bump stocks first came to light following one of the deadliest mass shootings in history, when a lone gunman with a bump stock semi assault rifle opened fire at a Las Vegas hotel room killing 60 people and injuring hundreds more. To see the worst shooting in our nation’s history, at a time where public shootings are as common as the flu, still come with no consequences or provisions to ensure nothing like this can happen again is outrageous. Unfortunately, any consequential progress will only be made possible by civilian engagement. Contact your local representatives and let them know loud and clear that you support a federal ban on bump stocks, and common-sense gun control.

‘Work Now'; Program offers a day's pay in Camden County A program in Camden County aims to address homelessness and panhandling by offering people a day of paid work for the county. It's called "Work Now" and pays participants $75 a day. "To get those who want to be off the streets or in permanent housing, to help them," said Camden County Commissioner Melinda Kane. "You are getting paid minimum wage, a lunch, and all the services that come with it." The county initially launched the program several years ago in response to issues with panhandling and housing. City of Camden Volunteers of America Delaware Valley https://lnkd.in/e9RQtMnq

Camden County Library System to partner with the Museum of the American Revolution for educational summer programs. his summer, the Board of Commissioners will partner with the Museum of the American Revolution to launch Revolution at the Library, a program geared towards elementary school students and their families that educates children about the American Revolution in a fun and engaging way. Camden County Library System https://lnkd.in/empTzAth

Fox29: An amazing program called Hopeworks tackles the truancy problem in Camden. | Fox 29 Philadelphia, WTXF https://lnkd.in/e_zHqv2u

NJPen: Camden County Invests $250K in Hopeworks Job Training, Social Services to Attack Truancy Rates. NJ Pen Camden County City of Camden Camden City School District https://lnkd.in/e8Ksj6HH

?? Happy Pride Month, Camden County! ????? As we celebrate the vibrant spectrum of love, identity, and acceptance, let's come together to honor the diversity that enriches our community. Pride is not just about celebration; it's about embracing who we are and standing up for equality, respect, and inclusion for all! #LoveIsLove #PrideMonth #CamdenCountyPride