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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:
Educators tour innovative school
Author:
Hoh, David
Publication Date:
October 14, 1992
Subject:
Public Schools
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B (U)
Article Title:
Camden initiative needs people's input
Publication Date:
October 15, 1992
Subject:
Camden Initiative, Urban Renewal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
18A (U)
Article Title:
North Camden residents begin to plan for the future
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 16, 1992
Subject:
City Planning, Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), Knoche, Tom, North Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6B (U)
Article Title:
Camden officials offer money-saving suggestions
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 16, 1992
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
City attempts to find funds to avoid budget deficit
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B (U)
Article Title:
State cancels Bryant lease
Author:
McGowan, John T.
Publication Date:
October 21, 1992
Subject:
Bryant, Wayne R., Political Ethics
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A (U)
Article Title:
CBAC helps build business; $5.5 million lured to city in 5 years
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 21, 1992
Subject:
Cooperative Business Assistance Corporation (CBAC), Businesses, Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
Camden to appeal tax plan
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 23, 1992
Subject:
Real Property, Valuation, State Aid, Taxation
Abstract:
City plans to fight state-determined formula that could force Camden to give more in taxes to Camden County and receive less education aid from the state
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B (U)
Article Title:
Vote on size of council blocked
Author:
Winkler, Renee
Publication Date:
October 24, 1992
Subject:
City Charter, City Council
Abstract:
Superior Court Judge ruled that City Council improperly placed its version of the change in Council on the ballot and rules that voters could not vote on that version. Version initiated by James R. Harris to be voted on in special election.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B (U)
Article Title:
Building a dream; pitching in to help others
Publication Date:
October 25, 1992
Subject:
Habitat for Humanity, Housing Rehabilitation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
Camden mobilizes; hope, not hate: the city pledges no repeat of last year's arson fires
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 25, 1992
Subject:
Fires, Mischief Night
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A (U)
Article Title:
Focus on change in Camden Freeholder race
Author:
Shralow, Bill
Publication Date:
October 25, 1992
Subject:
Camden County, Elections, County
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
9A (U)
Article Title:
Control of freeholder board is at stake
Author:
Shralow, Bill
Publication Date:
October 27, 1992
Subject:
Elections, County
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
11F (U)
Article Title:
City voters to decide on improvement districts
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 27, 1992
Subject:
Special Improvement District (SID), Waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
13F (U)
Article Title:
Decision angers Hispanics
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 28, 1992
Subject:
Board of Education, Hispanic Americans
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A (U)
Article Title:
Both sides court increasingly powerful Hispanic electorate
Author:
Manno, Rita
Publication Date:
October 28, 1992
Subject:
Elections, Presidential, Hispanic Americans
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5A
Article Title:
Mischief Night is only a symptom
Author:
Malloy, Richard
Publication Date:
October 28, 1992
Subject:
Urban conditions
Abstract:
Writer is a pastoral associate at Holy Name Church
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
11A
Article Title:
Camden unites to curtail mischief
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 30, 1992
Subject:
Fires, Mischief Night
Abstract:
City mobilized to protect city from Mischief Night fires
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
Camden expects to boost 1993 budget as state aid grows
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 30, 1992
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, State Aid
Abstract:
City expects to receive additional $5.4 million in state Municipal Revitalization aid
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B (U)
Article Title:
A night of little mischief; few fires reported in Camden
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 31, 1992
Subject:
Fires, Mischief Night
Abstract:
City successfully prevents fires on Mischief Night
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A (U)
Article Title:
If only every night were this quiet
Author:
Parrillo, Rosemary
Publication Date:
October 31, 1992
Subject:
Fires, Mischief Night
Abstract:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A (U)
Article Title:
One millionth visitor; aquarium rolls out carpet for Fla. couple
Author:
Shralow, Bill
Publication Date:
October 31, 1992
Subject:
New Jersey State Aquarium
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B (U)
Article Title:
Suburban Employment Perimeter: New Jersey Municipal Job Growth in the 1980s
Author:
Hughes, James W
Publication Date:
November 1, 1992
Subject:
Employment
Abstract:
Statistics on private sector covered employment for municipalities in New Jersey
Article Title:
Camden takes bite out of mischief night
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
November 1, 1992
Subject:
Mischief Night, Volunteer Service
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 40A (U)
Article Title:
City plans to recruit, build on volunteer effort
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
November 3, 1992
Subject:
Mischief Night, Volunteer Service
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
The next step for Camden
Publication Date:
November 3, 1992
Subject:
Mischief Night, Volunteer Service
Abstract:
Next steps suggested after successful Mischief Night
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10A (U)
Article Title:
Andrews defeats Solomon; party's over, incumbent tells backers
Author:
Moore, Lee
Publication Date:
November 4, 1992
Subject:
Andrews, Robert E., Elections, Congressional
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
19A (U)
Article Title:
Democrats in Camden County win, bolster freeholder majority
Author:
Shralow, Bill
Publication Date:
November 4, 1992
Subject:
Elections, County
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
22A (U)
Article Title:
Voters OK SID, election change
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
November 4, 1992
Subject:
City Council, Special Improvement District (SID), Waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
22A (U)
Article Title:
Camden voters face showdown on Council system
Author:
Ott, Dwight
Publication Date:
November 5, 1992
Subject:
Elections, Municipal, Special Improvement District (SID)
Abstract:
SID question resolved in Tuesday's election, voters approved the establishment of SIDs in business districts throughout Camden; date of municipal elections switched from May to November; candidates will run under party labels
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Group discusses strategy for neighborhood
Author:
Fiocchi, Dennis R.
Publication Date:
November 6, 1992
Subject:
North Camden, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
North Camden Planning Project
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B (U)
Article Title:
Hispanics say unity can bring power
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
November 8, 1992
Subject:
Board of Education, Hispanic Americans
Abstract:
Following uproar over the recent Board appointment that selected an African American over a Hispanic, the community attempts to unite
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 32A (U)
Article Title:
Regional sewage plan cleaning up rivers
Author:
Hajna, Lawrence R.
Publication Date:
November 8, 1992
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA), Cooper River, Delaware River
Abstract:
Regionalization project cost $700 million
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8A (U)
Article Title:
Decade of sewage projects
Publication Date:
November 8, 1992
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA), Sewage Disposal
Abstract:
List of major CCMUA construction projects and years of completion
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8A (U)
Article Title:
Congressman's star is rising; luck and hard work paying off for Andrews
Author:
Manno, Rita
Publication Date:
November 9, 1992
Subject:
Andrews, Robert E., Elections, Congressional
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
Panel to study mercury issue
Author:
Shralow, Bill
Publication Date:
November 11, 1992
Subject:
Camden County Trash-To-Steam Incinerator, Mercury
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
Committee to study incinerator
Author:
Shralow, Bill
Publication Date:
November 13, 1992
Subject:
Camden County Trash-To-Steam Incinerator, Mercury
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B (U)
Article Title:
Government change asked; county form called antiquated
Author:
Shralow, Bill
Publication Date:
November 14, 1992
Subject:
Camden County, County Charters
Abstract:
Camden County League of Women Votes is requesting a referendum to change the county form of government
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B (U)
Article Title:
A Florio plan to revive Camden; $260 million would go for jobs, houses
Author:
Phillips, Nancy
Publication Date:
November 15, 1992
Subject:
Camden Initiative
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
Community involvement key to Camden initiative
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
November 15, 1992
Subject:
Camden Initiative
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 22A (U)
Article Title:
Groups wary of plans for housing funds
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
November 15, 1992
Subject:
Camden Initiative, Housing
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
23A (U)
Article Title:
Major components of the Camden Initiative
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
November 15, 1992
Subject:
Camden Initiative
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
23A (U)
Article Title:
Trash hinders city's efforts to revitalize
Author:
Moore, Lee
Publication Date:
November 15, 1992
Subject:
Trash Disposal
Abstract:
Illegal dumpers hinder efforts to improve the city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8D (U)
Article Title:
River showing signs of improvement
Author:
Hajna, Lawrence R
Publication Date:
November 16, 1992
Subject:
Delaware River - Pollution
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B (U)
Article Title:
Camden thanks workers who prevented mischief
Author:
Tamman, Maurice
Publication Date:
November 16, 1992
Subject:
Mischief Night, Volunteer Service
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
Latinos press for a wider role in the schools
Author:
Florio, Gwen
Publication Date:
November 16, 1992
Subject:
Hispanic Americans, Board of Education
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
1S & 4S (U)
Article Title:
N.J. to lease part of DRPA building
Author:
Van Allen, Peter
Publication Date:
November 19, 1992
Subject:
Waterfront, Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
State agrees to lease a major portion of the planned DRPA headquarters on waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4A (U)
Article Title:
N.J. bank to help community; funds earmarked to aid customers
Author:
Stern, Henry
Publication Date:
November 19, 1992
Subject:
Bank Loans
Abstract:
First Fidelity Bancorp to spend $500 million over the next three years on community investment programs for poor and middle-class customers in Pa. and N.J. Camden one of cities targeted.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6B (U)
Article Title:
Huge theater planned for waterfront
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
November 19, 1992
Subject:
Theaters, Waterfront
Abstract:
20,000-seat facility to add a new dimension to revitalization plan that includes the Aquarium, two GE plants and a new DRPA building. Sony and PACE Entertainment to build theater
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
Non-profit housing association proposed
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
November 20, 1992
Subject:
Camden Initiative, Housing
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
Major components of the Camden initiative
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
November 20, 1992
Subject:
Camden Initiative
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4A (U)
Article Title:
Record profits reported; Campbell notches 21% increase
Author:
Van Allen, Peter
Publication Date:
November 20, 1992
Subject:
Campbell Soup Company
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8D & 9D (U)
Article Title:
Retirees protest pension cuts
Author:
Van Allen, Peter
Publication Date:
November 20, 1992
Subject:
Campbell Soup Company
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8D (U)
Article Title:
Campbell set to take on world
Author:
Warner, Susan
Publication Date:
November 20, 1992
Subject:
Campbell Soup Company
Abstract:
Campbell goes global
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
19B & 23B (U)
Article Title:
Unlicensed vendors face crackdown
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
November 23, 1992
Subject:
Street vendors
Abstract:
City wants to collect unpaid registration fees from vendors
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
GE Aerospace takeover: Martin Marietta to pay $3 billion
Author:
Weisenfeld, Bernie
Publication Date:
November 24, 1992
Subject:
General Electric (GE), Martin Marietta Corporation
Abstract:
Uncertainty for GE facilities in South Jersey
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A (U)
Article Title:
Strength in mergers: GE part of trend
Publication Date:
November 24, 1992
Subject:
General Electric (GE), Martin Marietta Corporation
Abstract:
Financial information on merger and companies involved
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10C & 9C (U)
Article Title:
Agenda: Camden Housing Partnership Task Force
Author:
Camden Housing Partnership Task Force
Publication Date:
November 24, 1992
Subject:
Camden Initiative, Housing, Housing Rehabilitation, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Booklet distributed at meeting, November 24, 1992, at the Harbour League as description of Housing component of the Camden Initiative. Includes photocopies of a number of articles from local newspapers
Article Title:
Little overlap for firms; Marietta faces decisions on jobs
Author:
Tumulty, Brian
Publication Date:
November 25, 1992
Subject:
General Electric (GE), Martin Marietta Corporation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
12C (U)
Article Title:
Wary of plan, group to address council
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
November 25, 1992
Subject:
City Planning
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B (U)
Article Title:
A new start in Camden; tenants to get homes
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
November 26, 1992
Subject:
Broadway Townhouses Project, Housing Rehabilitation, New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
Council adopts redevelopment plan for downtown
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
November 26, 1992
Subject:
City Planning
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
12B (U)
Article Title:
Camden charter vote to settle ward debate
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
November 29, 1992
Subject:
City Charter, City Council
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 A & 10A (U)
Article Title:
... and for question 2
Author:
Harris, James R.
Publication Date:
December 6, 1992
Subject:
City Charter, City Council
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
12C (U)
Article Title:
Special election in Camden today
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
December 8, 1992
Subject:
City Charter, City Council
Abstract:
Approval is sought to change the number of city council members. Text of ballot questions included
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B (U)
Article Title:
City council considers police merger resolution
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
December 8, 1992
Subject:
Camden County Sheriff, Police
Abstract:
City council considers resolution to support utilizing Camden County Sheriff's officers in Camden City
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
Bar plan stirs up charges
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 3, 1993
Subject:
South Camden
Abstract:
Proposed bar at South 4th and Chestnut Streets, to be called The Cotton Club, stirs debate over conflict of interest on part of city government
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Hope for reviving Camden's worst neighborhood
Author:
Ott, Dwight
Publication Date:
September 20, 1993
Subject:
North Camden, City Planning
Abstract:
Planners envision parks, shops, houses, and a museum. Planner and activist, Tom Knoche described plan at a Camden Initiative meeting. Some area residents oppose parts of the plan
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
S1 & S6
Article Title:
Camden awarded $27,500 to help fight Mischief Night
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
September 21, 1993
Subject:
Mischief Night
Abstract:
Money will pay for parties, as well as T-shirts and other supplies for the 2,000 volunteers expected to help patrol the city on October 30.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Major hospital expansions set; proposal is part of Camden's Initiative project
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
September 21, 1993
Subject:
Camden Initiative, Cooper Health System, Medical Arts High School, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
Abstract:
Projects to be announced include an Urban Clinical Campus of Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center and UMDNJ; a medical library and conference center for Cooper Hospital and UMDNJ; a Medical Arts High School; and a Children's Hospital
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Medical Mile' a symbol of hope
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
September 22, 1993
Subject:
Camden Initiative, Cooper Health System, Medical Arts High School, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
Abstract:
Urban Clinical Campus and other projects are health care component of the Camden Initiative
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Landfill burning opposed
Author:
Shralow, Bill
Publication Date:
September 23, 1993
Subject:
Camden County Trash-To-Steam Incinerator, Trash Disposal
Abstract:
The Camden County Pollution Control Financing Authority (PCFA) is moving ahead with a plan to burn trash from the Pennsauken Landfill despite opposition. The county wants test burn of the trash
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Camden seeks $25 million to build job skills center
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
September 23, 1993
Subject:
Employment
Abstract:
The city has applied to the U.S. Department of Labor for $25 million to build a Job Corps Training center for disadvantaged young people
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Helpers, not critics
Author:
Harris, James R
Publication Date:
September 24, 1993
Subject:
North Camden, City Planning
Abstract:
Claims that Main Street group are not trying to destroy plan but to have plan modified
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
16A
Article Title:
New Main Street plan saves homes
Author:
Kohl, Stephanie
Publication Date:
October 4, 1993
Subject:
City Planning, North Camden
Abstract:
Main Street Committee agrees on compromise of North Camden Plan that won't displace any existing homes
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Mischief Night plan is launched
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 6, 1993
Subject:
Mischief Night
Abstract:
Camden residents and merchants hope to deter even more arson this year
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Children in Camden County lagging in health care
Author:
Franolich, Mike
Publication Date:
October 6, 1993
Subject:
Child Welfare
Abstract:
Camden County ranked 20th among New Jersey's 21 counties in terms of children's health according to the third annual report from Kids Count
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Agency approves North Camden redevelopment plan
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 7, 1993
Subject:
City Planning, North Camden
Abstract:
City Redevelopment Agency approved an amended version of the North Camden Plan
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Election '93; profiling the candidates
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
11 October 1993 to 22 October 1993
Subject:
Elections, City Council
Abstract:
Eulisis Delgado profiled October 11, 1993; Michael Devlin, October 12, 1993; Gwendolyn Faison, October 13, 1993; Angel Fuentes, October 14, 1993; Joe Kenney, October 15, 1993; Jim Mathes, October 18, 1993; Lillian Ubarry, October 20, 1993; Fred Palumbo, O
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Church restores spirit of yesteryear
Author:
Hall, Andrew
Publication Date:
October 12, 1993
Subject:
Churches
Abstract:
Historic renovation of Sacred Heart Church to take at least three more years to complete
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Camden tax collection rate up 6 percent
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 13, 1993
Subject:
Real Property, Taxation
Abstract:
City has boosted tax collection rate from 75.8 to 81.9 percent
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
City's fiscal problems continue
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 15, 1993
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Real Property, Taxation
Abstract:
The 6 percent rise in tax collection rate may be less significant than it appears; financial problems still have to be resolved
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Candidates: leadership is the issue
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 17, 1993
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral
Abstract:
Camden mayoral hopefuls, Arnold Webster, keith Walker, and Troy Oglesby, face off
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
12-member task force named for amphitheater
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 23, 1993
Subject:
Employment, SONY Music Pace Performing Arts Amphitheater, Theaters
Abstract:
Mayor Thompson has named a 12-member task force to ensure that the planned amphitheater hires Camden residents and does business with city vendors
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
3 vie to lead struggling city
Author:
[Riordan, Kevin]
Publication Date:
October 24, 1993
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral
Abstract:
Articles on Camden mayoral candidates: Troy Oglesby, Keith Walker, and Arnold Webster
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
City GOP, independents excluded from gathering
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 26, 1993
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral
Abstract:
Candidates, Keith Walker and Troy Oglesby, were excluded from a 'meet the candidates' breakfast; the affair was restricted to the Democratic Party only
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Voters Guide
Publication Date:
October 26, 1993
Subject:
Elections
Abstract:
Information on candidates and issues for the gubernatorial, State Legislature (5th Legislative District, p. 8F - 9F), and local elections (county and mayoral)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
Section F
Article Title:
Council weighs tax relief
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 27, 1993
Subject:
Real Property, Taxation
Abstract:
City council set to vote Thursday on a measure that ultimately could provide relief for some property owners whose taxes shot up under the citywide reassessment. No decision on how to pay for program or where to implement program
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Camden's new mayor will have his hands full
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
November 8, 1993
Subject:
Webster, Arnold
Abstract:
Arnold Webster will face many challenges when he takes office on Jan. 1
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Auto thefts decline sharply in Cherry Hill, Camden
Author:
Sokolic, William H
Publication Date:
November 9, 1993
Subject:
Crime - Statistics
Abstract:
Auto thefts dropped by almost 30 percent in Camden in 1992
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Crawford's restaurant shuts down
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 27, 1993
Subject:
Business, Camden
Abstract:
Crawford's Restaurant, one of the city's few jazz venues and one of downtown's only nightspots (531 Market St.), is shut down
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Anti-Arson army starts Mischief Night patrols
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 29, 1993
Subject:
Mischief Night
Abstract:
Additional police and firefighters will be on duty; plans outlined for Mischief Night activities
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 20A
Article Title:
Council passes budget
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 29, 1993
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
$101.4 million budget holds line on taxes and includes plans for hiring more police officers and firefighters. City is seeking $27.8 million in state municipal revitalization aid, a $13.5 million increase from amount received last year
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Camden, Phila. ports approve merger plan
Author:
Weisenfeld, Bernie
Publication Date:
October 30, 1993
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Ports - Facilities
Abstract:
Both states hope port unification will end competition for cargo; Pa. and NJ governors to meet in December for signing final documents. New bi-state corporation to assume control of port from South Jersey Port Corp. and Phila. Regional Port Authority
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Hard-core' gang leaders indicted; charges include murder
Author:
Kummer, Frank
Publication Date:
October 30, 1993
Subject:
Gangs
Abstract:
Twenty reputed members and associates of the Sons of Malcolm X gang were indicted for murder to drug peddling
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Rainy patrol saves Camden from mischief
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 31, 1993
Subject:
Mischief Night
Abstract:
Successful campaign to deter arson on Mischief Night
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Camden mayor race; decay, the 'machine,' the future
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 31, 1993
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral
Abstract:
Camden mayoral hopefuls, Arnold Webster, keith Walker, and Troy Oglesby, present views
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Election '93; In Ward 4, a cordial battle by two community leaders
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 31, 1993
Subject:
Elections, City Council
Abstract:
Angel Fuentes and Lillian Ubarry present their views
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
City to get 42M grant for housing; Announcement: Camden will receive the federal money to revitalize McGuire Gardens
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
October 31, 1993
Subject:
Public Housing, Housing Rehabilitation, McGuire Gardens
Abstract:
Camden receives funding in the second round of funding grants
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Blockbuster new partner in city venture
Author:
Weisenfeld, Bernie
Publication Date:
November 2, 1993
Subject:
Employment, Sony Music Pace Performing Arts Amphitheater, Theaters
Abstract:
Blockbuster Entertainment Group to joint Sony and PACE in development and operation of Waterfront project; move not expected to affect construction plans for city amphitheater. Still in negotiation is proposal to include South Jersey Performing Arts Cent
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10D
Article Title:
Webster elected Camden mayor by wide margin
Author:
Riordan, Kevin
Publication Date:
November 3, 1993
Subject:
Elections, Elections, City Council, Elections, Mayoral
Abstract:
Democrat's council slate also swept to victory in the city's first partisan municipal election in years. Voting statistics for city, 8A; information on State Assembly race, 7A.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8A