An Economy of Inclusion Rally, Sept. 20th

On Tuesday, August 25th, I attended the Camden Planning Board Meeting. There, despite unanimous opposition by public commenters, the Subaru Headquarters site was approved. Architectural critic Inga Saffron said this about the plan: When suburban companies make the move into cities, they typically bulk up in height to fit in with their urban compatriots. Not … Continue reading An Economy of Inclusion Rally, Sept. 20th…

Posted September 15, 2015, by Stephen Danley in development, Local Knowledge.

Foodie Fridays

One of my favorite Camden surprises over the past few years has been the food scene. As a foodie who loves holes-in-the-wall, ethic food, and a good cheesesteak, I’ve found Camden to be remarkable. I find myself doing almost all my dining on this side of the river these days, and that habit is drifting into my … Continue reading Foodie Fridays…

Posted September 11, 2015, by Stephen Danley in Camden, Local Knowledge.

What to Make of Camden’s Social Media Activists?

I’ve long made a habit of following some of the emerging voices on social media in Camden. Part of that was because during my research in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, those voices famously emerged. Ashley Morris and his famous (not safe for work) FYYFF post was later memorialized on David Simon’s Tremé (also not safe … Continue reading What to Make of Camden’s Social Media Activists?…

Posted September 8, 2015, by Stephen Danley in Camden Chatter, Community Voice, Local Knowledge.

#BlackVoicesMatter: Local Knowledge and a Facebook Sensation in Camden

It’s now been two years since I’ve launched this blog. A few of you have followed from early on (thank you!), while others have begun reading (and contributing) as they’ve searched for alternative voices in Camden. Some may just be finding this space for the first time. Welcome to all of you. I want to … Continue reading #BlackVoicesMatter: Local Knowledge and a Facebook Sensation in Camden…

Posted September 2, 2015, by Stephen Danley in Local Knowledge.

Camden One Love and Camden Unscripted

And we’re back! I’ve spent the last month and a half reading, writing, refreshing my thinking and getting out of the Camden burn-out rut that seems to be affecting so many folks (who, largely, do far more than I do for the city!). Of course, Camden itself has continue to haltingly step and occasionally roil … Continue reading Camden One Love and Camden Unscripted…

Posted September 1, 2015, by Stephen Danley in Local Knowledge.

Gone Fishin’ (a break from the blog — back Sept. 1)

I always loved seeing those signs on office doors — as if we could really sneak out to fish during our lunch break. This is my gone fishin’ sign — I’m going to take a detox from social media and this blog until Sept. 1, when I’ll come back refreshed and ready to roll for my … Continue reading Gone Fishin’ (a break from the blog — back Sept. 1)…

Posted July 23, 2015, by Stephen Danley in Local Knowledge.