Camdenbase
CamdenBase contains selected citations of journal, book and newspaper articles about the city of Camden, New Jersey. The documents cover economic, political, and social events in the city from 1945 to June 2003. This website provides bibliographic access to the database of over 6,000 articles.
Camden images courtesy of the artist, William M. Hoffman, Jr.
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Article Title:
Haven for AIDS babies
Publication Date:
December 11, 1990
Subject:
AIDS (Disease)
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
D01 (U1)
Article Title:
Institute holds the cells that hold the key to cures
Publication Date:
December 16, 1990
Subject:
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B (U)
Article Title:
Homeless hold protest to fix up vacant hotel
Publication Date:
December 22, 1990
Subject:
Homeless Persons
Abstract:
Demonstrators urge that Plaza Hotel be renovated and turned into a shelter for the homeless
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
Florio's year of achievement, retreat; Camden's year of change
Publication Date:
December 30, 1990
Subject:
Camden Chronology
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6D (U)
Article Title:
1990 a roller coaster for New Jersey
Publication Date:
December 30, 1990
Subject:
Camden Chronology
Abstract:
Top news stories of 1990, Camden related stories: the June 5th State Supreme Court ruling on school funding, the GOP wins control of Camden County, rebirth of the Camden waterfront made mixed progress, Campbell plans for headquarters replaced with smaller
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6D & 8D
Article Title:
Camden's Economic Revitalization; building a development strategy
Publication Date:
June 13, 1905
Subject:
Economic Development, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Assessment of Camden's economy, labor force, target industry identification and development strategy
Article Title:
Whitman Library To Be Dedicated
Publication Date:
October 7, 1984
Subject:
Whitman, Walt
Abstract:
House next to Whitman House to be officially dedicated as the Walt Whitman Library
Source:
New York Times
Article Title:
Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders Initiative: Lanning Square West Townhouse Program
Publication Date:
June 13, 1905
Subject:
Lanning Square
Abstract:
Five year plan for establishing and implementing effective neighborhood revitalization policy
Article Title:
Camden Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies Coalition work plan : 1991-1992
Publication Date:
June 13, 1905
Subject:
Child Welfare
Abstract:
18, [17] leaves
Article Title:
Camden North Gateway redevelopment plan
Publication Date:
June 13, 1905
Subject:
Gateway Area, Urban Renewal
Article Title:
Documentary research and photographic recording : Campbell Soup Company plant no. 1, Camden, New Jersey
Publication Date:
June 13, 1905
Subject:
Campbell Soup Company
Article Title:
North Camden Land Trust proposal to the Pew Charitable Trusts
Publication Date:
June 13, 1905
Subject:
Land Use, North Camden
Abstract:
[14] leaves
Article Title:
Savage inequalities : children in America's schools
Publication Date:
June 13, 1905
Subject:
Public Schools, Urban conditions
Abstract:
Kozol exposes conditions in inner-city schools. Camden School system is one of educational systems described
Article Title:
Water resources program, 1990-1991
Publication Date:
1991?
Subject:
Delaware River, Water Supply
Article Title:
New Jersey Grade 8 Early Warning Test: State Summary
Publication Date:
June 13, 1905
Subject:
Education - Statistics, Tests, Educational
Abstract:
The New Jersey Grade 8 Early Warning Test (EWT) was first administered March 1991; this report includes a series of tables by district and school that summarizes student performance on the reading, Writing, and Mathematics test sections
Article Title:
Group wants waterfront revival to follow 'Peoples Plan'
Publication Date:
January 18, 1991
Subject:
Waterfront, North Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B (U)
Article Title:
Parks envisioned for North Shore
Publication Date:
February 17, 1991
Subject:
Northshore Area, Parks, Municipal
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
3 (U)
Article Title:
Revival of a theatrical dream; supporters have hired big-name architects to reapply for money from the State
Publication Date:
February 24, 1991
Subject:
South Jersey Performing Arts Center (SJPAC), Theaters
Abstract:
Center had the support of influential politicians, wealthy backers, the interest of prominent arts groups. After first flush of attention last summer, the plan for a $30 million waterfront Arts Center was damaged by the rejection of the New Jersey Counci
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
B01 (U1)
Article Title:
Collapse of a city: growth and decay of Camden, New Jersey
Publication Date:
June 13, 1905
Subject:
Urban conditions
Abstract:
Description of problems of city; history of decay of Camden from the 1920's to the present
Source:
Dissent
Page/Section Location:
267-275
Article Title:
City to penalize tax-delinquent landlords
Publication Date:
March 1, 1991
Subject:
Real Property, Taxation, Rental Housing
Abstract:
Measure calls for revoking or denying permits for rental properties owned by landlords who fall three payment behind in their city property taxes
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Boundaries marked in black and white, the 'White Crescent' communities form a band surrounding the city of Camden
Publication Date:
March 10, 1991
Subject:
Camden County, Housing
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
G04 (U1)
Article Title:
In memory of a prolific poet, Camden friends to mark grave with lectern
Publication Date:
March 10, 1991
Subject:
Virgilio, Nick
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
B01 (U1)
Article Title:
Officials fear losing battle with measles
Publication Date:
March 10, 1991
Subject:
Health Planning
Abstract:
Measles outbreak in Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A (U)
Article Title:
$60 million government project would keep G.E. plant in Camden
Publication Date:
March 15, 1991
Subject:
General Electric (GE)
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
A01 (U1)
Article Title:
Downtown area in need of CPR
Publication Date:
March 31, 1991
Subject:
Business Districts
Abstract:
Camden Redevelopment Agency is considering plans for the downtown district including tearing down the Parkade Building and the County Administration Building
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Preserving Camden's history on canvas
Publication Date:
April 7, 1991
Subject:
History, Camden, Cooper Street, Rutgers University-Camden
Abstract:
William M. Hoffman Jr., Associate Professor of Art, has been painting the city's disappearing landmarks for more than 10 years. At present he is working on a painting of a row of Cooper Street homes to be torn down for the Courthouse addition
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
C20 (U1)
Article Title:
Funds sought for Camden project
Publication Date:
April 17, 1991
Subject:
North Camden
Abstract:
County freeholders asked to approve $822,700 to develop North Camden by the North Camden Development Task Force
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Proposal to develop N. Camden; produce market is a key to plan
Publication Date:
April 17, 1991
Subject:
Black People's Unity Movement (BPUM), North Camden
Abstract:
Coalition of community leaders bring six point plan to Camden County Freeholders and ask for aid; produce market to be built by BPUM on Poets Row
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B (U)
Article Title:
Camden County Transportation Study; Phase 11B: Corridors in Developed Areas
Publication Date:
September 1, 1991
Subject:
Highways, Streets, Transportation
Abstract:
Describes three highway corridors: Haddon Avenue, River Road and Federal Street; congestion reduction and safety improvement discussed
Article Title:
Suburbanites share blame for depravity and woe in Camden
Publication Date:
September 13, 1991
Subject:
Economic Conditions, Social Conditions
Abstract:
Problems caused by outsiders: drug buying & prostitution pick-ups by suburbanites; bulk of better jobs in city being held by suburbanites
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Even in depths, Camden; despite the media's images and myths thousands of people have not lost faith
Publication Date:
September 15, 1991
Subject:
Urban Renewal, Urban conditions
Abstract:
Describes positive signs in Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Group seeking $6 million; arts center to use funds for building
Publication Date:
September 19, 1991
Subject:
South Jersey Performing Arts center (SJPAC), Theaters, Waterfront
Abstract:
Funds from N.J. State Council on the Arts would be used as seed money to attract another $12 million in foundation, corporate, and private money to build the arts center
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
City needs more than bricks, mortar; Camden's keys: schools, transit, jobs
Publication Date:
September 22, 1991
Subject:
Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Full page article focusing on needs of city in education, jobs, and transportation. Discussion of Aquarium, Port Authority, Speedline, and role of schools
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6B (U)
Article Title:
Can this city be saved by these fish?
Publication Date:
September 22, 1991
Subject:
New Jersey State Aquarium, Employment
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6B (U)
Article Title:
Food, fun and music in Camden; Market Fest showcases entrepreneurs
Publication Date:
October 5, 1991
Subject:
Market Fest
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Parents take on violence in Camden; parents, educators offer solutions
Publication Date:
November 5, 1991
Subject:
Gangs
Abstract:
First 'Town Meeting' held to discuss gang problem
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Assessment of minority owned businesses in the city of Camden
Publication Date:
December 1, 1991
Subject:
Minority Business Enterprises
Abstract:
Complete list of minority owned businesses in the city plus survey and interviews on business characteristics, obstacles for doing business in the city and problems minority businesses face
Article Title:
Delaware River and Bay water quality assessment 1990-1991 305(b) report
Publication Date:
June 14, 1905
Subject:
Delaware River, Water Purification
Article Title:
Inventory of Public Water and Sewer Facilities in Southern New Jersey
Publication Date:
June 14, 1905
Subject:
Sewage Disposal, Water Purification
Abstract:
Provides inventory of all public water and sewer facilities including each facilities' capabilities in terms of average daily flows, permitted capacity and excess capacity
Article Title:
Camden Initiative Folder No. 1
Publication Date:
1992-1993
Subject:
Camden Initiative, Housing, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Includes (1) Office of the Governor News Release of 14 July 1993, Governor unveils Camden Initiative to rebuild city with description of Camden Initiative; (2) News Release, July 6, 1993: Governor Florio and Attorney General Del Tufo announce plans to put
Article Title:
Camden Initiative Folder No. 2
Publication Date:
1992-1993
Subject:
Camden Initiative
Abstract:
Includes various articles on the Camden Initiative from Courier-Post and the Philadelphia Inquirer
Article Title:
Camden Initiative: 'A Program of Putting People First'.
Publication Date:
June 14, 1905
Subject:
Camden Initiative, Economic Development, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Booklet distributed at Harbor League Meeting, November 24, 1992. Describes organization, Task Force members, the program in housing and business development, other panels and committees, interaction with the city and outreach beyond the city
Article Title:
With mercury standard, Camden County considered safety
Publication Date:
January 9, 1992
Subject:
Camden County Resource Recovery Facility, Mercury
Abstract:
Lack of mercury pollution controls on equipment at Trash to steam resource facility
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Developer determined to build hotel complex on Camden Waterfront
Publication Date:
January 12, 1992
Subject:
Hotels, Waterfront
Abstract:
Malcolm Lazin, (Camden Hotel Development Association), hopes to start building his hotel/conference center on the Waterfront this summer
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Ferry to resume after 40 years
Publication Date:
January 16, 1992
Subject:
History, Camden, Ferry Service
Abstract:
Forty years to the day of the final voyage of the Haddonfield (March 31) ferryboat is set to sail between Camden and Philadelphia
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Camden asks: how much is a police chief worth?
Publication Date:
January 19, 1992
Subject:
Pugh, Bob, Police
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
B01 (U1)
Article Title:
The other America: Who could live here? Only people with no other choice - and in Camden that usually means children
Publication Date:
January 20, 1992
Subject:
Urban conditions
Abstract:
Camden, a city where nearly half the population are children, is described. Poverty and drug problems are widespread. Widely cited article
Source:
Time
Page/Section Location:
20-23
Article Title:
Special-district plan hits nerve
Publication Date:
January 22, 1992
Subject:
Special Improvement District (SID), Waterfront
Abstract:
SID to come before city council for a final vote on Thursday. Some residents have complained that the residents would be left out of the process and the Waterfront would become a separate place from the rest of the city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Camden OKs special-services district; but some fear outsiders will take over waterfront
Publication Date:
January 24, 1992
Subject:
Special Improvement District (SID), Waterfront
Abstract:
Over objections of residents, City Council approved an ordinance that would allow a nonprofit corporation to take over a 35-block area of the Camden waterfront. A Special Improvement District (SID) was created
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
B1 & B2 (U)
Article Title:
Camden OKs waterfront district: council approves raises for police, fire chiefs
Publication Date:
January 24, 1992
Subject:
Special Improvement District (SID), Waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Public housing tenants aroused; more power sought over living conditions
Publication Date:
January 28, 1992
Subject:
Public Housing
Abstract:
Tenants of Roosevelt Manor describe living conditions
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
Task force trying to save homes
Publication Date:
January 28, 1992
Subject:
Black People's Unity Movement (BPUM), Highways, North Camden, Poet's Row
Abstract:
Controversy for the best route for the Delaware Avenue in North Camden; saving eight homes or building 80 additional feet of roadway
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Tenant power urged; Camden on list of troubled cities
Publication Date:
January 31, 1992
Subject:
Public Housing
Abstract:
HUD Secretary Jack Kemp wants to give tenants the right to oust managers of the worst-run housing authorities
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
New Jersey cities in the 1980's: an employment report card
Publication Date:
February 1, 1992
Subject:
Employment, Economic Conditions
Abstract:
After suffering heavy job losses in the 1970's, Camden gained jobs through much of the 1980's
Article Title:
Why can't we get drug dealers off the street?
Publication Date:
March 28, 1993
Subject:
Narcotics and Crime
Abstract:
Police know where they are and who they are. They operate in the open, challenging authority and threatening citizens who fight back. Despite numerous arrests and prosecutions and the spending of considerable time and treasure, South Jersey drug dealers
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A (U)
Article Title:
State, city cops team for battle
Publication Date:
March 28, 1993
Subject:
Narcotics and Crime, Police
Abstract:
Task force working to stem violence
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6A & 7A (U)
Article Title:
Resentment lingers over housing pact
Publication Date:
March 29, 1993
Subject:
Mount Laurel Decisions, Housing
Abstract:
Cherry Hill officials and affordable housing advocates differ on requirements; Peter O'Connor versus Cherry Hill. Recaps Mount Laurel decisions
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
City chooses complex as key to grant
Publication Date:
April 2, 1993
Subject:
East Camden, Public Housing, McGuire Gardens, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
McGuire Gardens in East Camden to be focus of $50 million federal grant request. Camden is competing with up to 50 cities nationwide for the Urban Revitalization Demonstration (URD) Program. Funds would be used to rebuild the complex and fund other serv
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B (U)
Article Title:
Park Police assume waterfront patrols
Publication Date:
April 2, 1993
Subject:
Camden County Sheriff, Police, Wiggins Park
Abstract:
County Park Police officially took responsibility for patrolling Wiggins Waterfront Park after county sheriff's office who had patrolled the park for the past year pulled out of the patrols
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B (U)
Article Title:
Easy money from drugs helps keep problem alive
Publication Date:
March 29, 1993
Subject:
Narcotics and Crime
Abstract:
Battling the drug trade in Camden and the suburbs
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A (U)
Article Title:
State of emergency sought for Camden; Florio asked for help
Publication Date:
March 31, 1993
Subject:
Camden Churches Organized for People (CCOP), Crime, Homicide, Police
Abstract:
Churches Organized for People (CCOP) asks Governor Florio to declare state of emergency on violence in city and denounces turf wars between the County Sheriff and city police
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
State of emergency sought for Camden; more patrols planned
Publication Date:
March 31, 1993
Subject:
Crime, Public Housing, Police
Abstract:
Police protection stepped up at housing developments, where officials say some tenants live in fear of drug thugs and other criminals
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
Camden's model drug fighters: DEA to expand homegrown program nationally
Publication Date:
March 31, 1993
Subject:
Drug Abuse
Abstract:
'Network 3' a local anti-drug program to go national
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
State aid for schools in New Jersey: 1976-1993
Publication Date:
April 1, 1993
Subject:
Education, Finance
Abstract:
Information, background, and statistics on the 1975 Public School Education Act of 1975 and the Quality Education Act of 1990. Part II, Table 20 statistics on aid to special needs districts
Article Title:
Camden tries to ease the pain of revaluation for some
Publication Date:
April 1, 1993
Subject:
Real Property, Taxation, Real Property, Valuation
Abstract:
First property revaluation since 1958 results in huge increases in areas such as Fairview, portions of Cramer Hill, etc. Revaluation Relief Act of 1993 proposed for state to phase in increases
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B (U)
Article Title:
A haven for city students; Center for troubled teens opens
Publication Date:
April 1, 1993
Subject:
Woodrow Wilson High School
Abstract:
Tiger's Lair, the Youth Services Center at Woodrow Wilson High School is staffed by nurses, crisis counselors and other professionals.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B (U)
Article Title:
Residents seek assurance plan won't devalue land
Publication Date:
April 3, 1993
Subject:
Cooper Grant Area, Urban Renewal, Waterfront
Abstract:
Residents of the Cooper-Grant section question whether plans to build housing in the Waterfront area near the Cooper Grant area will boost or devalue their neighborhood
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B (U)
Article Title:
Battling drug dealers; commitment, funding seen as solutions
Publication Date:
April 4, 1993
Subject:
Narcotics and Crime
Abstract:
Drug dealers frustrate efforts to improve Camden; Police, law enforcement ask for more resources; CCOP has asked Florio to declare a state of emergency; Freeholders cite Camden Initiative ; others hopeful that Mischief Night mobilization could be broadene
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 16A (U)
Article Title:
Leaders: waging war on drugs requires range of reforms
Publication Date:
April 4, 1993
Subject:
Narcotics and Crime
Abstract:
Solutions- tougher judges, bigger jails, more drug education (description of drug education programs in city schools), jobs
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
17A (U)
Article Title:
Ferry churning along; operators cautious 2nd year will boom
Publication Date:
April 4, 1993
Subject:
Ferry Service
Abstract:
During first year, ferry carried 620,000 one-way passengers, double the project
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1E & 6E (U)
Article Title:
Paperwork holding up funds for housing rehab groups
Publication Date:
April 6, 1993
Subject:
Housing Rehabilitation
Abstract:
'After waiting months for rehabilitation grants, leaders of two housing organizations (North Camden Land Trust and the St. Joseph's Carpenter Society) say the city is either fumbling their funds or playing politics with their money;' they claim too much f
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
14A (U)
Article Title:
Delinquent city taxpayers are getting one last chance
Publication Date:
April 7, 1993
Subject:
Real Property, Taxation
Abstract:
Resolution will provide amnesty on accrued interest and penalties for homeowners and others who make full payment of their outstanding property taxes and liens between April 12 and June 18.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
12A (U)
Article Title:
Redevelopment Agency OKs consulting contracts
Publication Date:
April 8, 1993
Subject:
Camden Initiative, Camden Redevelopment Agency, Housing Rehabilitation
Abstract:
City Redevelopment Agency has voted to authorize two contracts to help establish a 'Camden Housing Partnership' as part of the Camden Initiative. New York City Housing Partnership to organize community support; Jonah Cooper of the Moorestown Ecumenical N
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7B (U)
Article Title:
Members of gang indicted in killings
Publication Date:
April 9, 1993
Subject:
Gangs, Homicide
Abstract:
'Two leaders of the Sons of Malcolm X gang were indicted Thursday in connection with three killings'
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
Council formally OKs tax amnesty
Publication Date:
April 9, 1993
Subject:
Real Property, Taxation
Abstract:
City will offer amnesty for interest and penalties on overdue property taxes and city-held tax liens
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B (U)
Article Title:
Davids aim at Goliath in city races
Publication Date:
April 11, 1993
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral
Abstract:
Mayoral candidate and city council hopefuls prepare to file for the June 8 primary election and the November 2 general election. Factors include the battle between the city Democratic party and its opponents; the impact of the new councilmanic ward syste
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
5 inmates escape from Camden jail; two caught, three at large
Publication Date:
April 11, 1993
Subject:
Camden County Correctional Facility, Camden County Jail
Abstract:
First-ever jail break
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
Abandoned houses drug dealers' joy
Publication Date:
April 11, 1993
Subject:
Housing, Narcotics and Crime
Abstract:
Use of vacant row houses by drug dealers to stash illegal drugs and guns and as a place where addicts shoot up heroin or get high on crack and other drugs
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A (U)
Article Title:
Planning goal: Build a better future for North Camden
Publication Date:
April 13, 1993
Subject:
North Camden, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Nearly 400 residents of North Camden fill out questionnaires or attended preliminary meetings on how to improve their neighborhood for North Camden Planning Project (NCPP). First draft presented at Grace Lutheran Church
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B (U)
Article Title:
Hollow walls cited in jailbreak; walls not reinforced with steel
Publication Date:
April 13, 1993
Subject:
Camden County Correctional Facility, Camden County Sheriff, Camden County Jail
Abstract:
Jail lacks recommended security features; jail's walls do not contain steel-reinforced concrete. Guards also at fault in not doing mandated internal inspections at stated intervals
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
State wants Camden to keep cutting
Publication Date:
April 30, 1994
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Camden must adopt its budget by May 13; state officials make no promises. Proposed $101.4 million budget; one-fourth from municipal taxes. $9.2 still needed.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
State may purchase Camden tax liens [Deal: The state would get vacant properties that owe taxes while the city would gain funds to close an $8.5M budget deficit]
Publication Date:
May 3, 1994
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Deal being discussed under which the state would buy the rights to a number of vacant properties that owe taxes and are being threatened with foreclosure. State would be obligated to eventually fix up the vacant homes
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Democrats support Webster for mayor
Publication Date:
April 14, 1993
Subject:
Elections, City Council, Elections, Mayoral
Abstract:
Arnold Webster, Superintendent of Schools, announces he is running for mayor and has been endorsed by the city Democratic organization; also listed are Democratic endorsed candidates for city council
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
Camden OKs tax-relief bill
Publication Date:
April 14, 1993
Subject:
Real Property, Taxation, Real Property, Valuation
Abstract:
Revaluation Relief Act will provide a phased-in credit on portions of the higher taxes stemming from the citywide property reassessment
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B (U)
Article Title:
Florio offers to help fight Camden crime
Publication Date:
April 15, 1993
Subject:
Camden Churches Organized for People (CCOP), Crime
Abstract:
Go. Florio meets with representatives of the CCOP and pledges to allocate resources and personnel for law enforcement in Camden and other urban areas. Although civic leaders pleased with the governor's response, they still would have preferred that he de
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
Record field jams ballot in Camden
Publication Date:
April 16, 1993
Subject:
Elections, City Council, Elections, Mayoral
Abstract:
'A Record 10 mayoral hopefuls and 32 city council candidates have filed to run in either the June 8 party primaries or the Nov. 2 general elections'
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
Officers faulted in jailbreak; Simon finds inmates not supervised
Publication Date:
April 17, 1993
Subject:
Camden County Correctional Facility, Camden County Sheriff, Camden County Jail
Abstract:
Sheriff William Simon issued a five page report which cited structural flaws, lax monitoring of inmates and a lack of external security
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
Camden seeks cash from DRPA
Publication Date:
April 17, 1993
Subject:
Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
Camden seeks money to offset services required by DRPA bridge
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B (U)
Article Title:
Tragedy of child abuse
Publication Date:
April 18, 1993
Subject:
Child Abuse
Abstract:
'Although statistics over the last several years show that the number of reported child abuse cases is down, police and other public agencies say the situation may be worse than ever'
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A (U)
Article Title:
Camden County considers charter reform; GOP, some Democrats favor change
Publication Date:
April 18, 1993
Subject:
Camden County, County Charters
Abstract:
Electing freeholders by district is appealing to Republicans, the minority party. Analysis of Freeholder system and 1974 charter reform attempt
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
13E (U)
Article Title:
Candidates concur on district needs
Publication Date:
April 18, 1993
Subject:
Elections, Board of Education
Abstract:
Candidates agree on issues: high dropout rates, low parental involvement, and Hispanic representation. Lists candidates and their comments on issues in School Board election
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B & 4B (U)
Article Title:
Phila., Camden team up [Urban aid zone: Downtown Camden, the Waterfront and some neighborhoods would be included]
Publication Date:
April 22, 1994
Subject:
Economic Development, Empowerment Zone
Abstract:
Mayor Arnold Webster announced that the central business district, the Gateway area along Admiral Wilson Boulevard, the Cooper-Grant, Cooper Plaza, Lanning Square neighborhood, the Cooper's Poynt section of North Camden, and the Waterfront will be include
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Camden Co. residents face tax hike [Spending: the proposed budget seeks an additional $10 million taxes]
Publication Date:
April 22, 1994
Subject:
Camden County, Taxation
Abstract:
Freeholders introduced the 1994 budget requiring $165 million in taxes, up $10 million from a year ago
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
State declines to intervene in Waterfront Feud [Denied: A state official said his office would only get involved at the mayor's request'
Publication Date:
April 12, 1994
Subject:
Cooper's Ferry Development Association (CFDA), Waterfront
Abstract:
Gualberto Medina, state commissioner of Commerce, declined to interfere in local feud between Mayor and Cooper's Ferry Development Association over development of Waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
City Official Quits in Protest Over Contract
Publication Date:
April 1, 1994
Subject:
Affirmative Action, Politics & Government
Abstract:
Joan S. Davis, head of the Camden Redevelopment Agency Board, has resigned in protest over a proposed contract between the agency and a consulting firm owned by James Ricks. Funding for contract included in request for funds for Whitman Commons Townhouse
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Power Play Over Waterfront: Mayor Wants New Commission to Take Control
Publication Date:
April 8, 1994
Subject:
Cooper's Ferry Development Association (CFDA), Waterfront
Abstract:
Mayor Arnold W. Webster plans to replace CFDA, the private agency that oversees Waterfront development with an advisory commission appointed by the Mayor; claims CFDA has accomplished little
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 18A
Article Title:
City Council Moving to Assert Power [Turf war? The resolutions reflect the council's desire for 'checks and balances']
Publication Date:
April 13, 1994
Subject:
City Council, Cooper's Ferry Development Association (CFDA), Webster, Arnold
Abstract:
City Council attempts to assert itself; passes resolution praising the CFDA and calling for revival of the city's Affirmative Action Review Council
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
City trades $5.7M assets to balance $94M budget
Publication Date:
May 14, 1994
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
City Council approves $94M budget with no tax increases; it is balanced on the assurance that the New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) will provide $5.7M. NJHMFA wishes to develop properties; concern that these will be sold to tax exempt o
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
City facing financial deadline
Publication Date:
May 16, 1994
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
City Council now has to reach agreement with the state on what to provide in exchange for the $5.7 provided by the state
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Bryant rips state plan for Camden [Budget offer: The assemblyman likens Whitman's takeover plan to apartheid]
Publication Date:
May 18, 1994
Subject:
Bryant, Wayne R., Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Bryant claims state taking last assets of city; Whitman spokeswomen claim plan calls for city and state to work together
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A