One of the most interesting discussions happening in Camden right now is about gentrification and development. Some Camden residents, rightfully, are skeptical that when big development comes, it’s going to wipe out local community and start over. There are plenty of reasons for such skepticism — there’s the national history of urban renewal, which took … Continue reading A First Principle in Camden’s Development…
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Yesterday I ran into Anthony Perno, the CEO of Cooper’s Ferry, while walking through Cooper Grant. We were both playing Pokemon. It wasn’t the first such interaction I’ve had over the last few days. Last night, when I walked the dog before bed, there were a group of students huddled up in Johnson Park with their … Continue reading Pokemon Go, Cherry Hill Mall, and #ThisHasToStop…
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I’ve been struggling to write over the last week. There are so many important things being said, so many important voices and issues. At the same times, there is so much darkness, so much frustration. I simply didn’t know amidst all the noise and takes and social media, where this blog fit in. But in … Continue reading The Compassion of Camden…
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Tonight I’m speaking at the Aquarium about Camden. A few months ago, the Philly Business Journal reached out to me about their event: Corridors of Opportunity: What’s Happening in Camden? I’ve been way behind on things here — in part because my wedding (!) is this Saturday — but I was doing prep for the event today … Continue reading Tonight’s Camden talk at the Aquarium is $100, What Should Business Leaders Hear about the City?…
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Here we are. Twenty-three homicides into 2016, with people struggling with what it means to live in a community with so much pain and struggle. With trying to find something concrete to do as violence undercuts a community in so many different ways. Meanwhile on CNN, a comedian is talking about Camden and community policing. . … Continue reading The Conversation People Aren’t Having About Camden Police…
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I’m particularly pleased to share this guest post by Mike Morgan. Mike moved to Camden first as a DeSales Service Works volunteer. He’s worked with HopeWorks, Joseph’s House, Cooper’s Ferry and others before becoming the Director of Operations at DeSales Service Works. I’ve heard that it takes about six years before you begin to … Continue reading A Witness to Healing by Mike Morgan…
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