There are some great folks writing about the latest in Camden’s education scene. I’m glad to share the thoughts from those watchdogs, and even more pleased that we have talented folks turning their eye here: From Save Our Schools NJ: In May, Save Our Schools NJ sent several letters to Education Commissioner Hespe, highlighting how … Continue reading Late Night Legislation for Charters in Camden…
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This guest post was sent to me as part of a push by Camden Churches Organized for People. It was written by their executive director, Rev. Ed Livingston. You can find their “Contract for Camden, not Billionaires” petition here. I’m unaware of the copyright implications of reposting in its entirety, so I’ve included critical excerpts. Please … Continue reading Guest Post: Contract for Camden not Billionaires…
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I spent last week in New Orleans, and was reinvigorated by the city’s ability to blend history, architecture, culture and development. At the same time, Next City published a fantastic piece by Michael Allen showing how preservation and development can work together. My question, what can preservation do for Camden? My research in New Orleans … Continue reading What Could Historic Preservation look like in Camden?…
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In any city, Camden included, there are local institutions. Places that are safe havens, that reach out to youth, that are run by community leaders, and that serve as anchor points for community. These are the places that communities can count on amidst churn all around them. One of those is the North Camden Little … Continue reading Little League Baseball and Local Institutions…
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Yesterday’s post by Keith Benson triggered this interesting response from “SB” that I’ve bumped up from the comments section: Newsflash: this has nothing to do with gentrification. And the schools aren’t being reformed, they’re being privatized. And not for “white people”, as you so claim. They’re being privatized for PROFIT. As for the other “amenities” … Continue reading Community Voice: Not Gentrification, but Waste…
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Kevin Riordan is one of my favorite writers here, and I thought his take on the 76er practice facility was simple, clever and brilliant. Here’s an excerpt, and if you haven’t, check out his blog, Blinq: Perhaps that’s because so much of downtown has lain fallow since being obliterated by various redevelopment schemes, most of … Continue reading What I’m Reading: Camden’s Edifice Complex…
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