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Community Voice: Making a Profit through Non-Profits

I pulled this comment by Joanne Seddon from a recent post on education. As always, I have no way of confirming the identity of commenters:  My concerns for the children of Camden are too many to list in one post. Two that, perhaps you could clear up, are these; When the intent is to provide … Continue reading Community Voice: Making a Profit through Non-Profits…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, Community Voice, education.

Community Voice: Pair Business Subsidies w/ Small Business Incentives

I thought this recent comment by “SR” was worth the bump. It takes another look at the 76ers and Holtec deals:  1) Philadelphia has recently invested in waterfront projects to spruce up underutilized piers. Has there been research about the economic impact of those projects? 2) An issue with the recent deals with the Sixers … Continue reading Community Voice: Pair Business Subsidies w/ Small Business Incentives…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Local Knowledge.

Triage Until Change: Keeping Schools Open

Last night’s “What is Really Happening in Camden Schools?” meeting was largely an information session for parents seeking answers. The Education Law Center’s David Sciarra and Rutgers Professor Julia Sass Rubin laid out the legal and historical background of Camden’s movement towards Renaissance schools. Other speakers, like Keith Benson, spoke on familiar themes, such as … Continue reading Triage Until Change: Keeping Schools Open…

Posted by Stephen Danley in education, Local Knowledge.

What I’m Reading: Compassionate Reporting on Tragedy

I think one of the most difficult challenges when writing about Camden is displaying how heartbreaking it can be, without reveling in negativity. Compassionate, well-researched exposés on Camden’s darker corners have an important place in civic dialogue. In that spirit, I wanted to highlight a heart-breaking story by Andy McNeil on Stephanie Luttrell that deals … Continue reading What I’m Reading: Compassionate Reporting on Tragedy…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden.

Community Event: What is Really Happening to Camden Public Schools?

A few weeks ago I wrote about how the Camden School District was being dishonest; it refused to talk about the implications of the plan to open so many new schools. That can only mean one thing. Closing others.So I’m particularly intrigued by an event happening at Rutgers-Camden tomorrow: This is the latest in a struggle … Continue reading Community Event: What is Really Happening to Camden Public Schools?…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, education.

Student Voice: Camden in a Video Game?

This guest post is excerpted from Rutgers student Marcus Biddle’s Camden Writes project: According to the official Twitter of Ubisoft Entertainment’s Watch Dogs, the video game franchise is hinting at plans to feature the City of Camden (in some capacity) in its upcoming sequel, Watch Dogs DLC. “Our data indicates surveillance has become more prominent in high-crime areas,” the Watch … Continue reading Student Voice: Camden in a Video Game?…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, Student Voice.