Resources for On-The-Ballot Issues

With a couple of high profile races in South Jersey, it’s easy for ballot issues to get lose in the shuffle. Luckily, NewsWorks did a few dives into what New Jersians will see on their ballots. Both of these articles are worth a full read, because they are neither intuitive, or clear calls based upon … Continue reading Resources for On-The-Ballot Issues…

Posted November 3, 2014, by Stephen Danley in Camden.

Community Event: Dine Around 10/31/2014

It’s that time again. Tomorrow, the Latin American Economic Development Association (LAEDA) will be hosting Dine Around Friday, an event that supports local restaurants by hosting a fixed price lunch. This month, Dine Around is heading back to San Lucas. I’m happy to say that the Office of Civic Engagement here at Rutgers is running … Continue reading Community Event: Dine Around 10/31/2014…

Posted October 30, 2014, by Stephen Danley in Community Event.

An Apple For Our Teachers: Kimberly Bartosh Brings Business to Camden Students

The latest installment of An Apple for Our Teachers. Each Wednesday I’ll be publishing stories from Camden teachers about their lives and choice to teach here as a way to celebrate their dedication. It was local parent Carmen Crespo who came up with the idea, and first starting soliciting these stories. Here’s what she had to … Continue reading An Apple For Our Teachers: Kimberly Bartosh Brings Business to Camden Students…

Posted October 29, 2014, by Stephen Danley in Local Knowledge.

Camden Chatter: “On track to shut down” Camden Public Schools

“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!

Posted October 28, 2014, by Stephen Danley in Camden Chatter, education.

What I’m Reading: Election Coverage

I haven’t had a lot of election coverage here, but image as we get to the home stretch I’ll try to highlight some more info. There was an interesting policy nugget or two in Kevin Riordan’s article over the weekend about the GOP candidates for Camden County Freeholder: Like Smith, Liddell – a Chicago native, … Continue reading What I’m Reading: Election Coverage…

Posted October 27, 2014, by Stephen Danley in Camden.

An Apple for Our Teachers: Teachers Tell Their Camden Story

I’m happy to announce a new series at the Local Knowledge Blog, tentatively titled: An Apple for Our Teachers. Each Wednesday I’ll be publishing stories from Camden teachers about their lives and choice to teach here. It was local parent Carmen Crespo who came up with the idea, and first starting soliciting these stories. Here’s what … Continue reading An Apple for Our Teachers: Teachers Tell Their Camden Story…

Posted October 22, 2014, by Stephen Danley in An Apple For Our Teachers, Camden, education, Local Knowledge.