I’m away at a conference and up to my ears in work, so I thought I’d pull up this conversation about the recent elections from our comment section. Think it’s a really fascinating snapshot of thinking in and around Camden. As always, I have no way of confirming the identities of those who leave comments: … Continue reading Community Voices: Reflections on the Camden Election…
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I often find myself warning of “good intentions” or other such aspects of civic engagement. But those critiques come from a place of respect for a university’s engagement, and a deep hope that it can be productive (along with an awareness that doing so is often fraught and challenging, as is most good work). But … Continue reading Political Bloggers Panel, Wed. Nov. 11th…
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There are so many days when I love living in Camden, when I’m genuinely touched to be invited over for a “chat and chew,” or catch the Christmas Parade, or watching a basketball game at Camden High. Election Day is not one of those days. I used to love election day. I have fond memories … Continue reading Election Day: A Devil’s Choice in Camden…
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Sam Wood and Michael Boren’s latest article on Camden’s Metro Police highlights that the new police department is hemorrhaging officers, and even filing suit to recover training costs for policemen who are leaving to join forces in neighboring towns. The story is important, and the Camden County NAACP who has been gathering information on this … Continue reading What does Equilibrium look like for the Metro Police?…
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I think I need a new name for these Friday posts. In some ways, I think the foodie scene in Camden is a gateway to so many other cultural and social aspects of the city. I’ve certainly found it so. In that spirit, let’s start with food, and spread to culture. Last night was October’s … Continue reading #FoodieFriday and Parallel Universes…
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It’s a pleasure to have Ph.D. Candidate and Camden resident Rasheda Weaver back. Each Monday, she’ll be writing about her life as a student and new resident of the city. Here’s her latest: Share it!
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