There are a lot of critiques of media here and across Camden, so I always like to highlight when someone does a nice job. The Courier-Post and Philadelphia Inquirer, for all their warts, provide consistently more nuanced coverage of Camden than national outlets. Do we yearn for the days when there was a newspaper based … Continue reading Kudos to the Courier-Post, not so much to Gov. Christie…
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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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With another vote on the Urban Hope Act today, I wanted to pull this comment by Keith Benson from last week’s post and highlight it on the main page: Unfortunately the new Hope Act passed yesterday, 30-1 (among state lawmakers who, collectively, have ZERO children who will be affected by this dreadful bill). But what stuck … Continue reading Community Voice: More Urban Hope Act Commentary…
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Yesterday, I tried to help link Camden residents to a discussion at a state-wide progressive website, Blue Jersey, about a vote on the Urban Hope Act. The commentary there is worth checking out. Former Camden Board of Education Representative Jose Delgado also posted, here is an excerpt: It is not a fluke that only urban … Continue reading “This bill will pass b/c the people it affects don’t count”…
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One of my favorite Camden organizations, the Student Leaders from St. Anthony of Padua church sent along a couple of notices about upcoming events. This group has been an inspiration for me, showing how youth can be powerful advocates for communities and the city. After successfully advocating for lights in Von Nieda park, they’re continuing … Continue reading Community Event: Clean-up at Von Nieda Park, Sept. 27th…
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It’s that time again. The Latin American Economic Development Association is continuing their Dine Around Friday program. For those unfamiliar with the program, the idea is to highlight a local restaurant, and try to link Camden’s institutions to community-owned businesses. I’ve been a fan since it’s started; it’s a great way to be introduced to … Continue reading LAEDA’s Dine Around Returns – Freddy’s Sept. 26th…
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