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.
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Article Title:
Whitman: City will be a partner; fair budget deal promised
Publication Date:
May 22, 1994
Subject:
Bryant, Wayne R., Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Gov. Christie Whitman claims the state will work with the city to develop the properties
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Activists wary of land deal
Publication Date:
May 27, 1994
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Riverfront Prison II
Abstract:
Members of the Camden Non-Profit Housing Association and the cooper-Grant Neighborhood Association fear that the proposed city-state deal to balance the city budget could pave the wave for the expansion of the Riverfront State prison
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Future has many faces: The next century will bring unprecedented diversity to the United States, as people from around the world make this land their new home New Jersey may continue to be the nation's most diverse state
Publication Date:
December 1, 1996
Subject:
Ethnic Groups
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 12A - 13A
Article Title:
Sources: With new leader city can keep HUD grant
Publication Date:
December 1, 1995
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), McGuire Gardens
Abstract:
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development will likely let the Camden Housing Authority to keep a $42 million grant to rebuild McGuire Gardens. They will probably insist on placing Gregory Adkins at the head of the CHA Board. Dorothy Burley resigned
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Camden under siege 'War on drugs' is a racist policy and must be changed
Publication Date:
December 3, 1995
Subject:
Narcotics and Crime
Abstract:
Advocates new drug policy, such as legalizing drugs
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
11B
Article Title:
Provost reflects on his years of Rutgers service
Publication Date:
December 1, 1996
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden, Gordon, Walter K.
Abstract:
Provost Walter K. Gordon retires after 35 years at Rutgers-Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
New funding plan would aid Camden schools
Publication Date:
December 3, 1996
Subject:
Education, Finance
Abstract:
Leo Klagholz, Commissioner of the state Dept. of Education claims Whitman school funding plan will benefit Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7A
Article Title:
City government reorganized by 'executive order'
Publication Date:
December 3, 1996
Subject:
Webster, Arnold
Abstract:
Mayor Arnold Webster attempts to reorganize city government by executive order; one result would be weakening of the camden Redevelopment Agency
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Train plan meets opposition in Palmyra
Publication Date:
December 4, 1996
Subject:
Local Transit
Abstract:
Hostile crowd in Palmyra hears about proposed rail line
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
School test scores improve, but lag in poor districts
Publication Date:
December 5, 1996
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
Sixth school report card issued; Special needs districts like Camden continue to lag behind. P. 10A, Table: Selected Data From the High School Report Cards for So. Jersey High Schools
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
Bey pleads innocent to fraud charges
Publication Date:
December 5, 1996
Subject:
Board of Education
Abstract:
Camden school board member Elaine A. Bey pleads innocent to charges
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 11A
Article Title:
Camden group bridges gap between residents, City Hall
Publication Date:
December 8, 1996
Subject:
Camden Churches Organized for People (CCOP)
Abstract:
Camden Churches organized for People and their campaign against illegal use of vacant houses
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7B
Article Title:
Camden gets tips to avoid takeover
Publication Date:
December 10, 1996
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
Officials from Newark, Patterson and Jersey City offer Superintendent Roy Dawson tips on how to improve schools
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
N. Y. trash may end up in Camco incinerators
Publication Date:
December 10, 1996
Subject:
Camden County Trash-To-Steam Incinerator, Trash Disposal
Abstract:
New York shuts down incinerator. Some speculation on whether some of it will come to the Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Freeholders want study of rail line options
Publication Date:
December 11, 1996
Subject:
Local Transit
Abstract:
Camden County Freeholders to ask DVRPC to undertake a study of the proposed South Jersey light rail line
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Rowan-Camden students want campus kept open
Publication Date:
December 12, 1996
Subject:
Rowan College
Abstract:
Rowan College Board of Trustees reviewing status of Camden Campus
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Camden insurance contracts reviewed
Publication Date:
December 13, 1996
Subject:
Corruption, Political
Abstract:
U.S. Justice Dept. is looking into how city insurance contracts were awarded
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
Camden schools hire consultant for action plan
Publication Date:
December 14, 1996
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
Lionel Lauer, a Philadelphia consultant will advise the Camden school system on improvements needed to avoid a takeover
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Camden schools at risk
Publication Date:
December 15, 1996
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
Camden Schools at Risk; seven part series on the Camden public school system. This is an in-depth examination of what works and what doesn't
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 16A
Article Title:
Parents hold key to students' success
Publication Date:
December 15, 1996
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
Camden Schools at Risk; part 1 of 7. Articles on role of parents, teachers, Roy Dawson, the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of education
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
15A
Article Title:
School advocates plea for funding, realistic standards [Aim: A state panel is holding hearings on Camden's inability to meet certification standards]
Publication Date:
November 29, 1995
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
Hearings held on student attendance and achievement problems in city school district
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Razing of the old courthouse
Publication Date:
November 28, 1995
Subject:
History, Camden
Abstract:
Camden County Courthouse stood on Broadway between Market and Arch from 19
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1D
Article Title:
'Water for the 21st Century: The Vital Resource.' New Jersey Statewide Water Supply Plan [Draft]
Publication Date:
September 1, 1995
Subject:
Water Supply
Article Title:
Ground-Water flow and future conditions in the Potomac-Raritan-Magothy Aquifer System, Camden Area, New Jersey
Publication Date:
September 1, 1995
Subject:
Water Supply
Article Title:
Camden City Health Need Assessment: Perspectives of Consumers in the City of Camden, New Jersey
Publication Date:
November 1, 1995
Subject:
Health Planning
Abstract:
Part of Report submitted to N.J. Health Commissioner
Article Title:
Anticipating bad news, mayor criticizes audit
Publication Date:
November 22, 1995
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Camden Audit
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 7A
Article Title:
Jan. vote planned on medical arts school expansion
Publication Date:
December 1, 1995
Subject:
Medical Arts High School
Abstract:
City voters to be asked (Jan 23) to approve $3.1 bond issue to underwrite purchase and renovation of former bindery near Haddon & Ferry avenues near Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B
Article Title:
2 statues stolen from arts center
Publication Date:
December 1, 1995
Subject:
Walt Whitman International Poetry Center
Abstract:
Two historic bronze statues were stolen from the Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A
Article Title:
Camden's declining tax base hurts all of county
Publication Date:
December 3, 1995
Subject:
Tax Collections
Abstract:
Points out effect of the decay of the urban inner-core on the rest of the county
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
11B
Article Title:
Camden's last five-and-dime to close
Publication Date:
December 3, 1995
Subject:
Department Stores
Abstract:
McCrory's on Mount Ephraim Avenue, which opened in 1966, to close
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Black group wants voice in Camden EZ program
Publication Date:
December 5, 1995
Subject:
Empowerment Zone
Abstract:
Camden Local Organizing Committee - an outgrowth of the Million Man March packed the meeting of the Camden Empowerment Trust Commission requesting greater black representation on the commission
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7A
Article Title:
Housing authority can keep U.S. grant
Publication Date:
December 6, 1995
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), McGuire Gardens, Hispanic Americans
Abstract:
CHA received notification the $42 million HUD grant is safe for the time being; HUD praises agency's recent actions
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Test scores lag in poor N.J. schools
Publication Date:
December 7, 1995
Subject:
Education - Statistics
Abstract:
Selected data from New Jersey School Report Card presented for local schools
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Firm seeks to cap dump in Camden
Publication Date:
December 7, 1995
Subject:
Harrison Avenue Landfill
Abstract:
United Retek of Milford Mass. offers to transform the Harrison Avenue landfill for free
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 12A
Article Title:
Agency gets $224,602 bill from firm without contract
Publication Date:
December 8, 1995
Subject:
Camden Redevelopment Agency, Waterfront
Abstract:
The Gaston-Thacker General Partners company is billing the Camden Redevelopment Agency for assessments, estimates, environmental studies and subcontractor fees involved in preparing for the demolition of buildings at the Waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B
Article Title:
New police boss urged in Camden
Publication Date:
December 8, 1995
Subject:
Police
Abstract:
Longtime activist Roy Jones and other members of the Coalition Against Crime and Violence want Camden to create a Department of Public Safety and appoint city police Capt. James Hill as its director
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Task force to fight crime in Camden
Publication Date:
December 10, 1995
Subject:
Crime
Abstract:
At least 5 federal agencies will join the effort including the FBI and the Immigration Service
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 16A
Article Title:
The hotel 'with heart and spirit'
Publication Date:
December 12, 1995
Subject:
Hotels, History, Camden
Abstract:
Recounts history of the Walt Whitman Hotel
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1C
Article Title:
New Camden council expected to replace city clerk on Jan. 1
Publication Date:
December 19, 1995
Subject:
Camden City Clerk, City Council, Burley, Dorothy
Abstract:
The new majority on the council does not want to reappoint Dorothy Burley, sources say
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Camden council warned against budget vote delay
Publication Date:
December 20, 1995
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
City council would like to postpone adopting a $9.9 municipal budget until the state releases its audit
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Camden leaders vow reforms
Publication Date:
December 20, 1995
Subject:
City Council
Abstract:
New majority members adopt 10-pledge plan to make Camden city government more accessible, accountable, efficient and responsive to the needs of the people
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
DRPA expected to OK $163 million budget today
Publication Date:
December 20, 1995
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
Plan calls for 6.5 percent decrease in operating costs; most of the decrease in operating costs stems from an early retirement package offered to 155 employees
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Bill to aid Camco jail gets support
Publication Date:
December 29, 1995
Subject:
Camden County Correctional Facility, Camden County Jail
Abstract:
Legislature considers funding of construction for an additional 300 beds
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Immigration service will open office in Cherry Hill
Publication Date:
December 24, 1995
Abstract:
The Immigration Service plans to move from the Parkade Center in Camden to an office in Cherry Hill
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
16A
Article Title:
Empowering entrepreneurs
Publication Date:
December 12, 1995
Subject:
Economic Development
Abstract:
As part of the Empowerment Zone initiative, the Small Business Support Center opened in Philadelphia; next month a satellite support center will open in Camden, most likely on the local campus of Camden County College
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8D
Article Title:
'The abuse of power and the public trust is appalling'
Publication Date:
December 13, 1995
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Comment on Camden city audit
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 3A
Article Title:
State: Camden wastes millions; Reforms proposed to reduce red ink
Publication Date:
December 13, 1995
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Summary of provisions in Camden Audit
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Shipping slowdown cited for port layoffs
Publication Date:
December 13, 1995
Subject:
South Jersey Port Corporation (SJPC)
Abstract:
SJPC has laid off 21 of its 74 workers after a slowdown in shipping at its Beckett Street and Broadway terminals
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
19A
Article Title:
Child welfare lags in region
Publication Date:
December 13, 1995
Subject:
Child Welfare
Abstract:
Camden County still ranks next to last in the state in the health and welfare of its children according to the Kids Count survey
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Diffusing the Violence
Publication Date:
December 14, 1995
Subject:
Violence
Abstract:
Efforts in South Jersey; interview with Dr. Roy Dawson
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1D & 2D
Article Title:
Camden ready to cut school costs
Publication Date:
December 14, 1995
Subject:
Education, Finance, Public Schools
Abstract:
School district ready to forego raises and not replace those retiring
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Audit: Dissolve Camden agency; PROBLEMS: The Department of Community Affairs, has been plagued by wasteful spending and improper procedures, the state has found
Publication Date:
December 14, 1995
Subject:
Camden Audit, Department of Community Affairs
Abstract:
Summary of recommendations by State in Camden Audit, concerning the Department of Community Affairs
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Newcomer to head Camden Council
Publication Date:
December 15, 1995
Subject:
City Council
Abstract:
Newcomer Milton Milan is expected to become president and incumbent Michael Devlin is likely to be named vice president when the city council reorganizes Jan 1
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1C
Article Title:
Camden is 6th most violent city
Publication Date:
December 15, 1995
Subject:
Crime, Homicide
Abstract:
Computer analysis of FBI Crime statistics on cities with 50,000+ inhabitants
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 9A
Article Title:
Is love enough? A Camden mother worries the city's troubles will touch her family
Publication Date:
December 17, 1995
Subject:
Urban conditions
Abstract:
Description of life in city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A
Article Title:
After audit, what's next for Camden?
Publication Date:
December 17, 1995
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Camden Audit, Tax Collections
Abstract:
Reports on response to Camden Audit (official title: Local Government Budget Review)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
Diversity benefits 5th District; Legislators work together for common goals
Publication Date:
December 18, 1995
Subject:
Politics & Government
Abstract:
Describes work of Wayne Bryant, South jersey's first African American state Senator; Nilsa Cruz-Perez, the state's first Hispanic assemblywoman and Assemblyman Joseph J. Roberts, who is white
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Restaurant's berth at Camden in jeopardy
Publication Date:
December 19, 1995
Subject:
Waterfront
Abstract:
Restoration of Moshulu on target but proposed berth won't be ready
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8C & 5C
Article Title:
A drive-in heaven in Pennsauken
Publication Date:
December 19, 1995
Subject:
Restaurants
Abstract:
Description of the Steer Inn, one of the first drive-in restaurant which sat just off the Airport Circle on Route 38 in Pennsauken
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1D
Article Title:
For Tuskeegee airman, recognition is overdue
Publication Date:
December 25, 1995
Subject:
Biography, Shade, George
Abstract:
George Shade, former Camden resident and once a member of the Tuskeegee Airmen
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Homicide toll hits 60 in Camden; marathon vigil will honor the murdered
Publication Date:
December 28, 1995
Subject:
Homicide
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4A
Article Title:
Camden specialist bridges two worlds in new position
Publication Date:
December 18, 1995
Subject:
Community Development
Abstract:
H. Ahada Stanford appointed to head the Camden Development Collaborative, a new organization to bolster private, non-profit community development groups funded by Campbell Soup Co., and other private sources
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Breakthrough may be near on water rate plan
Publication Date:
December 20, 1995
Subject:
Water Supply
Abstract:
The Board of Public Utilities has proposed changing New Jersey-American's rate downward
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
14A
Article Title:
1995 [Retrospective] Local: A mild winter began a year in which the pope visited the state and summer's heat pounded
Publication Date:
December 26, 1995
Subject:
Biography, Camden Chronology
Abstract:
Local news of 1995: deaths of State Sen. Walter Rand and Camden County Surrogate Maria Barnaby; CCMUA votes to raise sewer rates; Camden notched a new high for homicides finally reaching 59 by Christmas
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2C & 3C
Article Title:
Protest to be peaceful, organizers say
Publication Date:
February 28, 1992
Subject:
New Jersey State Aquarium, Demonstrations
Abstract:
Activists planning to boycott the opening of the Aquarium are vowing their protest will be peaceful
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Council oks plan to rebuild N. Camden
Publication Date:
February 28, 1992
Subject:
Gateway Area, North Camden, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
$100 million plan to rebuild the 'Gateway North' area in North Camden. The proposal calls for a supermarket, a hotel, stores, and housing in a 15-block area of North Camden bounded by Admiral Wilson Boulevard, North 7th Street, Elm Street, and the Cooper
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Making waves: aquarium debut casts open debate; new group pledges support for waterfront development
Publication Date:
February 28, 1992
Subject:
New Jersey State Aquarium
Abstract:
Coalition of Residents and Business Owners vows to promote Aquarium and waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4A (U)
Article Title:
City of Camden Task Force for the Business Improvement District
Publication Date:
June 14, 1905
Subject:
Special Improvement District (SID), Waterfront
Abstract:
Includes text of state and proposed local legislation, consulting company report, position papers, news articles, and information on the Task Force
Article Title:
Camden's big day arrives aquarium opens amid high hopes
Publication Date:
March 1, 1992
Subject:
New Jersey State Aquarium
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
A1 & A10 (U)
Article Title:
You're seeing the rebirth of a great city'
Publication Date:
March 1, 1992
Subject:
New Jersey State Aquarium, Waterfront
Abstract:
Aquarium officially opens February 29, 1992
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4A (U)
Article Title:
Protesters urge share of benefits
Publication Date:
March 1, 1992
Subject:
New Jersey State Aquarium, Waterfront
Abstract:
Protesters demonstrate at opening of the Aquarium
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Revival; Camden catches new wave as thousands jam Aquarium
Publication Date:
March 1, 1992
Subject:
New Jersey State Aquarium, Urban Renewal, Urban, Waterfront
Abstract:
Opening of the Aquarium with Gov. Florio telling the crowd that they are hoping this will do for Camden what the Baltimore Aquarium did for that city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
Police again pounding the pavement
Publication Date:
March 1, 1992
Subject:
Police
Abstract:
50-member unit part of community policing detail
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 8B (U)
Article Title:
Aquarium opens to large crowd
Publication Date:
March 4, 1992
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), New Jersey State Aquarium
Abstract:
CCNC pickets; questions benefits to community
Source:
Rutgers Gleaner
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3 (U)
Article Title:
Florio upbeat on welfare plan; federal approval needed to implement reforms
Publication Date:
March 5, 1992
Subject:
Public Welfare
Abstract:
Welfare changes include refusing addition benefits to women who bear children while receiving public assistance
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Monday deadline nears for SID petitions
Publication Date:
March 6, 1992
Subject:
Special Improvement District (SID)
Abstract:
Deadline: time is running out for a group pushing to have the special district plan put on the ballot
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Tax hike worries residents. Squeezed: the higher tax bills may force people out of Camden
Publication Date:
March 12, 1992
Subject:
Cooper Plaza Area, Taxation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B (U)
Article Title:
Ethics panel to act on Bryant's stake in lease
Publication Date:
March 12, 1992
Subject:
Bryant, Wayne R., Political Ethics
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Street vendors lash out at city council
Publication Date:
March 13, 1992
Subject:
Street vendors
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B (U)
Article Title:
SID ordinance on hold
Publication Date:
March 13, 1992
Subject:
Special Improvement District (SID), Waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B (U)
Article Title:
Camden city council suspends ordinance for special district
Publication Date:
March 13, 1992
Subject:
Special Improvement District (SID)
Abstract:
Ordinance approved Jan 23 by Council
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
B1, B2
Article Title:
Signatures ok'd for vote on city district
Publication Date:
March 14, 1992
Subject:
Special Improvement District (SID)
Abstract:
Referendum on the SID ordinance will be held within 60 days
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A (U)
Article Title:
$100 million project; hospitals rally for Camden; city medical complex planned
Publication Date:
March 14, 1992
Subject:
Hospitals, Medical Education
Abstract:
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine (UMDNJ-SOM) are planning to build a $100 million 'Urban Clinical Campus' in the Parkside area along Haddon Avenue across from the
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Housing authority chief leaving for private sector
Publication Date:
March 9, 1992
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC)
Abstract:
Gregory A. Kern leaves Camden Housing Authority (CHA) after 18 months. Summary of his accomplishments
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Dead end - and new hope; Development agency closes
Publication Date:
March 10, 1992
Subject:
Camden Economic Development Corporation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A (U)
Article Title:
Power behind United Way exerts influence over policy
Publication Date:
March 11, 1992
Subject:
Community Planning & Advocacy Council (CPAC)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B (U)
Article Title:
Honoring Whitman; best way would be to read him
Publication Date:
March 11, 1992
Subject:
Walt Whitman House
Abstract:
Douglas Winterich new curator of the Walt Whitman House
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6A (U)
Article Title:
Camden begins certifying SID petitions
Publication Date:
March 11, 1992
Subject:
Special Improvement District (SID)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
School must pay legal fees. At stake: Camden High School must pay $20,000 in legal fees for an unsuccessful appeal or lose postseason eligibility in all sports
Publication Date:
March 12, 1992
Subject:
Camden High School
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
School plan gets mixed grades
Publication Date:
March 12, 1992
Subject:
Education, Finance
Abstract:
Republican school finance plan
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
Where footed creature meets finned the Camden aquarium's ambitious task: to inform and to reinvigorate
Publication Date:
March 15, 1992
Subject:
New Jersey State Aquarium
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
C01 (U1)
Article Title:
Lanning Square working hard for a comeback
Publication Date:
March 16, 1992
Subject:
Lanning Square
Abstract:
Area bounded by Broadway, Mickle Blvd., Line Street and the Waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B (U)
Article Title:
A dissenting voice forces new debate
Publication Date:
March 16, 1992
Subject:
Davis, Mangaliso
Abstract:
Mangaliso Davis activist against Aquarium and Waterfront activities
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
B1 & B6 (U)
Article Title:
Fight waterfront instead of crime? Activists lose sight of the enemy
Publication Date:
March 17, 1992
Subject:
New Jersey State Aquarium, Special Improvement District (SID), Waterfront
Abstract:
Editorial suggests that activists fight the real enemy, violence, drugs, gangs, etc. instead of the SID
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
New housing director primed for the challenge
Publication Date:
March 20, 1992
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Quattlebaum
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B (U)
Article Title:
Residents find power, fight back. Taking action: some Camden residents have decided to take on the drug dealers on their own, fighting back with prayer and activities for children
Publication Date:
March 22, 1992
Subject:
Narcotics and Crime
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7A (U)
Article Title:
With corporate precision, drug trade flourishes. Origin: Camden's cocaine trade originates in Colombia, where drug lords operate hugh enterprises sending the drugs north
Publication Date:
March 22, 1992
Subject:
Narcotics and Crime
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7A (U)
Article Title:
Prince of the Paupers; as Camden's Mayor, Randy Primas used to beg for funds; now he fights for the poor in another way
Publication Date:
March 22, 1992
Subject:
Primas, Melvin R. "Randy"
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
14 (U1)
Article Title:
Drug war faces budget realities
Publication Date:
March 22, 1992
Subject:
Drug Abuse
Abstract:
Delores A. Gray and other activists criticize Mayor Thompson and city officials for their lack of effort in war on drugs
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Drugs: can the people take back the city?
Publication Date:
March 22, 1992
Subject:
Narcotics and Crime
Abstract:
Camden has a chance for revival but threatening that revival is the drug trade that is at the root of the city's crime rate
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)