I’m a big fan of Camden’s Third Thursdays, when art galleries and other local businesses open up and host guests. But this week there is a particular opportunity for those interested in the future of Camden’s downtown. A coalition of neighborhood groups, non-profits and foundations will be collecting local ideas and input for a neighborhood … Continue reading Community Event: Third Thursdays to include Input for Cooper-Grant and Central Waterfront Plans…
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I rarely tell personal stories in this space, but yesterday at the Camden County library branch at Rutgers-Camden I had an experience that reinforced for me the quiet, daily importance of institutions in our lives. I want to share that story, and my accompanying policy thoughts, with you: For those of you who don’t know, … Continue reading My ‘Thank You’ to a Camden Librarian…
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Hat tip to Blue Jersey for publicizing this ACLU guide to ensuring privacy alongside Police Body-Mounted Cameras, something which has significant support in New Jersey and that we could see in Camden. Here are excerpts from the report: Although we generally take a dim view of the proliferation of surveillance cameras in American life, police … Continue reading Balancing Police Cameras with Privacy Concerns…
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I received this message from Lauren Schiavo at Thomas/Boyd communications regarding this weekend’s Camden Night Gardens. Hope you can make it! Camden Night Gardens Returns With The Harvest Table In Northgate Park on October 11th Featuring Outdoor Illuminated Art Exhibitions, Nighttime Recreational Activities and The Harvest Dinner Party Featuring the Largest Tablecloth on Record in … Continue reading Community Event: Camden Night Gardens 10/11…
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“Camden Chatter” is a series of blog posts by Rutgers students on the “chatter” on social media about Camden. This article is authored by Ph.D. Candidate Rasheda Weaver. Here are her thoughts on the past week’s top stories: Please “like” the Local Knowledge Blog on Facebook! Share it!
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Last week, there was a lot of attention paid to a “compassionate approach” to prostitution by Camden police. I think there’s a lot to like here, and like to see police treating folks on the street as people first. That said, I know there are some big controversies in the sex-worker advocacy world, so I … Continue reading A “Compassionate Approach” to Prostitution, and its Critic…
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