Update II: I’ve also heard from Christina Mitchell, the editor for the story. Here is her explanation for why the story was taken down then reposted: The simple answer is that the story was put online prematurely, without Fuentes’ response. But even upon adding that, I felt we needed to bolster our sourcing, better clarify … Continue reading Curious Case of Angel Fuentes and the Courier-Post…
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“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!
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There has been a lot of attention, and rightfully so, to the opening and approval of new “No Excuses” charters in Camden. These schools have questionable pedagogical practices, and a putrid record of educating black males. But, as of the latest numbers of new “No Excuses” school attendees were only in the low 500s. Plenty of … Continue reading Camden Schools Remade in the Image of “No Excuses” Charters…
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I’m a big fan of Camden’s Third Thursdays, when art galleries and other local businesses open up and host guests. But this week there is a particular opportunity for those interested in the future of Camden’s downtown. A coalition of neighborhood groups, non-profits and foundations will be collecting local ideas and input for a neighborhood … Continue reading Community Event: Third Thursdays to include Input for Cooper-Grant and Central Waterfront Plans…
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I rarely tell personal stories in this space, but yesterday at the Camden County library branch at Rutgers-Camden I had an experience that reinforced for me the quiet, daily importance of institutions in our lives. I want to share that story, and my accompanying policy thoughts, with you: For those of you who don’t know, … Continue reading My ‘Thank You’ to a Camden Librarian…
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Hat tip to Blue Jersey for publicizing this ACLU guide to ensuring privacy alongside Police Body-Mounted Cameras, something which has significant support in New Jersey and that we could see in Camden. Here are excerpts from the report: Although we generally take a dim view of the proliferation of surveillance cameras in American life, police … Continue reading Balancing Police Cameras with Privacy Concerns…
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