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 August 5, 2014, by Stephen Danley in Camden.

One of the biggest themes here at the Local Knowledge Blog is how we talk about Camden. Does talking about the good mean we’re “ignoring” the bad? Is the ever-present focus on “poorest” and “most violent” poverty porn or an accurate description? That’s a topic that the Courier-Post addressed directly, and that I was proud … Continue reading How do we talk about Camden?…

Posted May 8, 2014, by Stephen Danley in Camden.