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:
Port merger is off - for now [Problem: The major reason cited is $88 million of bonded debt incurred by the South Jersey Port Corporation]
Publication Date:
November 9, 1995
Subject:
Ports of Philadelphia and Camden (PPC), Ports - Delaware River
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
End to violence demanded: Camden residents seek state help
Publication Date:
November 10, 1995
Subject:
Homicide, Violence
Abstract:
Members of the Coalition Against Crime and Violence went to Trenton seeking state help in fighting crime in the city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 11A
Article Title:
Camden murder toll, at 50, same as all-time high
Publication Date:
November 13, 1995
Subject:
Homicide, Violence
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Last blast for an old ferry line
Publication Date:
November 14, 1995
Subject:
Ferry Service
Abstract:
Last ferry crosses the Delaware, March 31, 1952
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1D
Article Title:
160 offered buyout deals by DRPA [Proposal: Workers will be offered one week's pay for each year of service and payment for their 1996 vacation. It is the first time the agency has offered early retirement]
Publication Date:
November 16, 1995
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
DRPA tower adds prime office space to waterfront
Publication Date:
17-23 November 1995
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Waterfront
Abstract:
Headquarters of the DRPA nears completion on Waterfront
Source:
Philadelphia Business Journal
Page/Section Location:
7B
Article Title:
Room for hope in Camden despite what the articles say
Publication Date:
November 17, 1995
Subject:
Urban Conditions, Violence
Abstract:
Response to New Jersey Monthly article on Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
13A
Article Title:
No bids on Camden's tax-delinquent liens [Past success: A 1994 offering that included choicer properties and required payment of the full value of the liens netted $4.2 million.]
Publication Date:
November 17, 1995
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Tax collections
Abstract:
City attempts to sell liens on delinquent properties but no bids are received; state refuses to advance more than $46 million already allocated to balance 1996 budget
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
'96 starts with murder in Camden
Publication Date:
January 2, 1996
Subject:
Crime, Homicide
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A
Article Title:
A culture of death [Statistics only count Camden's murders. A deadly code of street ethics defines them]
Publication Date:
November 19, 1995
Subject:
Homicide, Police, Violence
Abstract:
Experts say only long term social change can defuse the murderous rage that threatens to overwhelm the city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A
Article Title:
Condition of prison considered dangerous [Overcrowded: The Camden County Jail houses many more inmates than it was designed to]
Publication Date:
November 19, 1995
Subject:
Camden County Correctional Facility, Camden County Jail
Abstract:
Population of County Jail rises to 1,500
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Board hears testimony on rehab center
Publication Date:
November 22, 1995
Subject:
Drug Abuse, Social Services
Abstract:
City zoning board began hearing testimony on a variance application for a 1,000 bed drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in the former Sears building
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
'Get it done': Judge orders Northgate repair by Jan. 8
Publication Date:
November 23, 1995
Subject:
Northgate I
Abstract:
Owners of Northgate have six weeks to make repairs on Northgate 1
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Mayor addresses cost of college complex [Concerns: Rutgers wants the city to apply for Green Acres money and float bonds]
Publication Date:
November 26, 1995
Subject:
Cooper Grant Area, Parks, Municipal, Rutgers University-Camden
Abstract:
Rutgers proposes combined college athletic field and community park at Delaware Avenue and Pearl Street
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Camden housing grant in jeopardy
Publication Date:
November 28, 1995
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), McGuire Gardens, U.S. Housing & Urban Development Dept. (HUD)
Abstract:
HUD is warning the Camden Housing Authority to start using the $42 million grant to restore McGuire Gardens - or risk losing it
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A
Article Title:
Out of public eye, part authority operates in environment of excess
Publication Date:
November 12, 1995
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
In-depth series on the DRPA; this part focuses on patronage
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
A1 & A20 - A21
Article Title:
Fumo reigns as gatekeeper of port authority: he gets people hired. He makes money flow. Dealing with DRPA means dealing with him
Publication Date:
November 13, 1995
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
In-depth series on the DRPA; this part focuses on power of Vincent Fumo
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
A1 & A8 - A9
Article Title:
System of patronage jobs flourishes at DRPA: Politics powers the payroll filled with party loyalists, friends and family. Connections, not qualifications, often determine who's hired
Publication Date:
November 14, 1995
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
In-depth series on the DRPA; this part focuses on patronage
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
A1 & A18 - A20
Article Title:
Tolls financed shaky projects: with little scrutiny, the DRPA has committed $100 million for economic development since 1993. Many projects are stalled, with few jobs created
Publication Date:
November 15, 1995
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
In-depth series on the DRPA; this part focuses on economic development funds
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
A1 & A14 - A15
Article Title:
DRPA audit firm urges 150-job cut
Publication Date:
November 16, 1995
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
In-depth series on the DRPA; this part focuses on recommendations of KPMG Peat Marwick study to cut payroll by 20 percent
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
A1 & A12 - A13
Article Title:
Report to the Program Delivery Task Force of the New Jersey Department of Higher Education on the demographics and economy of Southern New Jersey
Publication Date:
November 1, 1992
Subject:
Statistics
Abstract:
Demographic trends in Southern New Jersey
Article Title:
Smoke Rings: If cigarette Industry coughs, remote areas expect to catch cold. In Camden, N.J., many jobs are tied to production and distribution system. A big buyer: the County Jail
Publication Date:
October 26, 1995
Subject:
Economic Development, Urban conditions
Abstract:
Tobacco and the Camden economy
Source:
Wall Street Journal
Page/Section Location:
A1 & A6
Article Title:
Panel to assess Camden schools
Publication Date:
November 3, 1995
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
Team to be appointed by the Camden County superintendent of schools; panel to making binding recommendations
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
No shortage of resolutions by Camco freeholders
Publication Date:
January 1, 1996
Subject:
Camden County
Abstract:
Camden County freeholders have established an ambitious agenda, stabilize taxes, reduce overcrowding at the county jail and slash the cost of sewer service to residents
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Surgical technique a breath of fresh air
Publication Date:
January 2, 1996
Subject:
Cooper Health System
Abstract:
Dr. Thaddeus C. Bartter, a lung specialist at Cooper Hospital develops operation to aid patients with lung disease. Plus the work of Dr. Stanley E. Order
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Plans for drug treatment center OK'd
Publication Date:
January 26, 1996
Subject:
Drug Abuse
Abstract:
City Zoning Board approves plan but scales project down to 300 bed capacity putting project in doubt
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Camden hires new McGuire project chief
Publication Date:
January 4, 1996
Subject:
Public Housing, McGuire Gardens
Abstract:
Harry B. Jackson now leads the public housing agency in East Orange; he will be the new administrate for the McGuire Gardens rehabilitation project
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
State Troopers arrive in Camden
Publication Date:
January 6, 1996
Subject:
Police
Abstract:
Eight state troopers begin patrolling city neighborhoods
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
GOP: CCMUA must curb expenses
Publication Date:
January 7, 1996
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Abstract:
Republicans are demanding that Camden County officials stop wasting taxpayer's money on meals and meetings in Philadelphia restaurants
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
14A
Article Title:
Webster is critical of EZ program
Publication Date:
January 23, 1996
Subject:
Empowerment Zone, Webster, Arnold
Abstract:
Mayor Arnold W. Webster states Empowerment Zone program is moving too slowly and in the wrong direction. See also 1/7/96 for outline of Mayor's programs
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
DRPA chairman, board member quit
Publication Date:
January 7, 1996
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
Chairman of the DRPA and a fellow board member have resigned
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Charter school notion well worth trying here
Publication Date:
January 8, 1996
Subject:
Project LEAP, Rutgers University-Camden
Abstract:
Legislature passes bill to allow charter schools in New Jersey; Rutgers Professor Gloria Santiago's Project Leap appears closer to reality. The Rutgers sponsored school may open by September 1997.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4A
Article Title:
Esterbrook put pens on the map
Publication Date:
January 9, 1996
Subject:
History, Camden, Local Companies, Businesses, Camden
Abstract:
Short history of the Esterbrook Steel pen Factory
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8A
Article Title:
RCA buildings burn; 1 dead in six-alarm blaze, second fire at site
Publication Date:
January 10, 1996
Subject:
Radio Corporation of America (RCA)
Abstract:
Vacant RCA building at 2nd & Cooper burns; building to be torn down
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Moshulu plan scuttled in Camden; Waterfront restaurant could dock in Philadelphia
Publication Date:
January 11, 1996
Subject:
Waterfront
Abstract:
CFDA President, Tom Corcoran, blames foot dragging on part of city in tearing down buildings on waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Charter change group seeks support of mayors
Publication Date:
January 13, 1996
Subject:
County Charters
Abstract:
Coalition for Charter has invited Camden county mayors to a strategy session in its ongoing bid to revise county government management
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Camden councilman is leaving office, city
Publication Date:
January 17, 1996
Subject:
City Council
Abstract:
Frustrated by a diminished role in city council, Alfred Palumbo will leave the city council and the city next month
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Medical arts school gets go-ahead
Publication Date:
January 17, 1996
Subject:
Medical Arts High School
Abstract:
The City Planning Board gave the green light to the Medical Arts High School to purchase the former Thomas Nelson Publishers building at 1626 Copewood St and transform it into classrooms
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Wage tax considered in Camden; proposed tax would apply solely to people who work in Camden but live outside the city
Publication Date:
January 19, 1996
Subject:
Taxation
Abstract:
City Councilman Ali Sloan El plans to propose wage tax
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Appointment by mayor is challenged by activist
Publication Date:
January 19, 1996
Subject:
City Council
Abstract:
Cooper-Grant resident, Frank Fulbrook, filed suit to have the courts decide whether the mayor or the city council may make appointments to certain authorities and boards
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Trooper shot in Camden; suspect killed, officer critical
Publication Date:
January 20, 1996
Subject:
Police
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Camden council shuffles lineup
Publication Date:
January 2, 1996
Subject:
City Council
Abstract:
New city council took office on Monday; Milton Milan unanimous choice for president, Michael Devlin was elected, Vice-President. Council votes in James Reynolds as the new city clerk; vote and alignment is Milan, Devlin, Fuentes, Nieves, and Palumbo for
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Hoping to restore park's glory days
Publication Date:
January 26, 1996
Subject:
Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center
Abstract:
Friends of Johnson Park hope to raise $1 million to install new lighting and landscaping, rebuild the fountains
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Taste test for drinking water: treatment plant set to go on line
Publication Date:
January 23, 1996
Subject:
Delaware River, Water Quality
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Support grows for High-Speed Line extension
Publication Date:
January 23, 1996
Subject:
High Speed Line, Waterfront
Abstract:
Plans to extend the PATCO High-Speed Line into Gloucester County appear to be making some progress; likely will also include a trolley line for Camden at the Waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A
Article Title:
Study of avoidable and preventable hospitalization in Region V: Small area analysis approach
Publication Date:
June 18, 1905
Subject:
Health Planning
Article Title:
Camden embarrassed by slow redevelopment
Publication Date:
February 15, 1996
Subject:
Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZ)
Abstract:
Lack of city development from State Urban Enterprise Zone funding criticized
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Dispute leaves Camden-Phila. ferry high and dry: there is dispute on whether service will resume in the spring
Publication Date:
February 15, 1996
Subject:
Ferry Service
Abstract:
Operator of Ferry claims he loses too much money running Ferry during winter
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Our town: race, housing & the soul of Suburbia
Publication Date:
June 18, 1905
Subject:
Housing, Mount Laurel Decisions
Abstract:
Preface connects Camden and the Mount Laurel decisions
Article Title:
Government that works! New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Local Government Budget Review
Publication Date:
January 1, 1966
Subject:
Camden Audit
Abstract:
Camden Audit
Article Title:
Financial Review of Camden County Municipal Utility Authority
Publication Date:
September 12, 1995
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Article Title:
For Tuskegee 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:
Tapes add insight into probe of leases
Publication Date:
February 11, 1996
Subject:
Camden County
Abstract:
Probe of Camden County lease agreement of the old Sears buildings with Rahn J. Farris, continues
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
$353 million bond keeps DRPA in the black in '95
Publication Date:
February 12, 1996
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
DRPA pays out $15.2 in grants and payments for services
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
State Grand jury subpoenas records of Camden land deal
Publication Date:
February 15, 1996
Subject:
BPUM Impact Corp., Camden Audit
Abstract:
Critics have attacked the purchase of the former Knox Gelatin factory as a sweetheart deal and bailout of BPUM; Camden Audit called for investigation of the deal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A
Article Title:
Camden tightens school security
Publication Date:
February 16, 1996
Subject:
Police, Public Schools
Abstract:
Proposal for uniformed police to be stationed at Wilson and Camden High School as well as East Camden Middle School. Police Chief asks for funding from School Board
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Russians share skills on recycling
Publication Date:
February 16, 1996
Subject:
Local Companies
Abstract:
Rustec Inc. and Camden Iron & Metal Inc. are working together to devise methods separating various types of scrap metals
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Commuter rail line proposed: A Camden to Trenton passenger line along the Burlington County riverfront towns will be studied
Publication Date:
February 16, 1996
Subject:
Local Transit
Abstract:
Bill authorizing the study of a Camden to Trenton passenger rail line proposed
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Moshulu will set sail for Philadelphia berth
Publication Date:
February 17, 1996
Subject:
Waterfront
Abstract:
Restoration is being paid by $5 million from Campbell Soup heiress, Dorrance Hamilton
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
Camden's last chance- before state takeover: Camden is the only municipality audited so far that's been assigned a state fiscal monitor
Publication Date:
February 18, 1996
Subject:
Camden Audit
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A
Article Title:
Palumbo prepares to leave Camden- but not completely
Publication Date:
February 18, 1996
Subject:
Biography, City Council
Abstract:
Retiring city Councilman Alfred Palumbo plans to stay active in Fairview community affairs
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
The Camden project: a report to readers
Publication Date:
February 18, 1996
Subject:
Camden Chronology, Politics & Government
Abstract:
Hopeful signs: political change, reform victory in school board and city council elections, state takeover in Camden Parking Authority, changes in the Camden Housing Authority, Camden Audit and resulting actions of Mayor and Council
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
9C
Article Title:
State march on Trenton set for May: A reunion of Million Man March organizers was held in Camden
Publication Date:
February 20, 1996
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden
Abstract:
Reunion held at Rutgers-Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Big business with a family atmosphere
Publication Date:
February 20, 1996
Subject:
Department Stores, History, Camden, Private Schools, Admiral Wilson Boulevard
Abstract:
Recounts story of Sears, Roebuck and Co., store on Admiral Wilson Boulevard, from its opening in 1927
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1E
Article Title:
Activists: replace Camden housing chief
Publication Date:
February 21, 1996
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing
Abstract:
Tenants call for resignation of Executive Director, Benjamin J. Quattlebaum
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Privatization of water system studied
Publication Date:
February 21, 1996
Subject:
Water Supply
Abstract:
Study concludes privatization of Camden's water system would result in rate boost of 79%
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Proposed treatment center at Sears building in doubt
Publication Date:
February 22, 1996
Subject:
Drug Abuse
Abstract:
State Department of Corrections may stop a plan to place an addiction treatment center in the old Sears Building on grounds building not appropriate
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Camden forces out 2 officials
Publication Date:
February 23, 1996
Subject:
City Council
Abstract:
Routine resolutions enabling city business administrator Patrick Keating and zoning board secretary Dani Annise to stay in their posts - by renewing leaves of absence from lower ranking permanent jobs - which were scuttled Thursday for lack of seconding m
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Agency OK's town house development
Publication Date:
February 23, 1996
Subject:
Camden Redevelopment Agency, Lanning Square
Abstract:
Camden Redevelopment Agency approved the Procida Organization as the developer of the Whitman Commons town houses at South 5th and Stevens Streets in the Lanning Square West neighborhood near the downtown waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Burger King will build in Camden
Publication Date:
February 24, 1996
Subject:
Economic Development
Abstract:
Burger King plans to open 25 restaurants here and in Philadelphia as part of a nationwide push into inner-city markets
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10D
Article Title:
Housing for mental patients debated; eleven homes in Camden would be occupied by homeless mental patients
Publication Date:
February 25, 1996
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Mental Health
Abstract:
A plan ('shelter Plus Care' homes) to house homeless mental patients in Fairview and Parkside has some citizens crying foal over a controversial city-state deal. City received funds to balance 1994 budget.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B
Article Title:
CCMUA to cut residential rate hikes: New quarterly rates this year will be $83 instead of $88
Publication Date:
February 27, 1996
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8A
Article Title:
Aquarium spurring waterfront growth
Publication Date:
February 28, 1996
Subject:
New Jersey State Aquarium, Waterfront
Abstract:
Notes effect of Aquarium on Waterfront development
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Witnesses say Camden officials' skirmish got 'ugly'
Publication Date:
March 1, 1996
Subject:
City Council
Abstract:
Witnesses describe altercation between Councilmen Ali Sloan-El, Michael Devlin and Angel Fuentes
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
School board OKs Camden budget
Publication Date:
March 1, 1996
Subject:
Board of Education, Public Schools
Abstract:
Proposed budget has a number of cuts (see 16 March 1996, 1A for list of proposed cuts)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B
Article Title:
Camden mayor left out of loop on Moshulu project
Publication Date:
March 2, 1996
Subject:
Taxation, Waterfront, Webster, Arnold
Abstract:
Response to editorial of 20 February 1996 regarding the Moshulu's proposed move to Philadelphia. He claims he was not consulted until the last minute and was unable to support the project because it would not result in tax ratables for the city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5A
Article Title:
Camden responds to audit with plan [Fixes]: The city says it is dealing with many of the problems pointed out by the state
Publication Date:
March 7, 1996
Subject:
Camden Audit
Abstract:
Mayor Webster has put together the 14-member, Camden Budget Review and Quality Management Task Force, to analyze the Camden Audit and make recommendations for implementation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4A
Article Title:
Report grades schools on spending [Concern]: Some administrators complain it may hurt efforts to get budgets approved
Publication Date:
March 6, 1996
Subject:
Public Schools, Education, Finance
Abstract:
State releases report grading schools on how they spend tax dollars
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
State: Overhaul Camden police: Audit urges more officers, better cars
Publication Date:
March 7, 1996
Subject:
Police
Abstract:
State Attorney General's Office releases audit of Camden police force; includes list of recommendations
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
City wants to unplug pay 'drug' phones [Opponents]: New Jersey pay Phone Association members say the plan will hurt their business and do little to curb crime
Publication Date:
March 8, 1996
Subject:
Narcotics and Crime
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B
Article Title:
The perfect birthday gift [As Camden County turns 152, efforts intensify to change its system of government]
Publication Date:
March 10, 1996
Subject:
County Charters
Abstract:
Coalition for Charter Change attempts basic structural change
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7B
Article Title:
Struggle for Camden's future
Publication Date:
March 10, 1996
Subject:
Urban Renewal, Waterfront, Webster, Arnold
Abstract:
Struggle for control of economic development in the city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
Association attempting to turn Waterfront vision into reality
Publication Date:
March 12, 1996
Subject:
Cooper's Ferry Development Association (CFDA), Urban Renewal, Waterfront
Abstract:
Plans of Cooper's Ferry Development Association for the Waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B
Article Title:
Camden tightens school security
Publication Date:
April 11, 1996
Subject:
Public Schools, Violence
Abstract:
Surprise search of East Camden Middle School students turns up variety of weapons first of random searches with metal detectors in crackdown on school violence
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Charges traded over safety of NJ water supplies
Publication Date:
May 10, 1996
Subject:
Water Quality
Abstract:
Environmentalists claim some water systems flunked federal health standards; chart on 10A, Camden one of cities violating federal standards
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
Support fades for affordable housing [Issue]: Experts are disturbed by the housing movement's loss of momentum
Publication Date:
May 12, 1996
Subject:
Housing, Mount Laurel Decisions
Abstract:
Interview with Peter O'Connor who theorizes that half of Camden would be physically have to be relocated to make way for a middle class in the city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 5B
Article Title:
S. Jersey towns get $5M for new cops
Publication Date:
May 16, 1996
Subject:
Police
Abstract:
Camden receives $1,875,000 grant to hire 25 new officers
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Camden County official suspended [Move]: The action was spurred by a probe of a suspected bribe
Publication Date:
March 12, 1996
Subject:
Camden County, Corruption, Political
Abstract:
Bill Maguire director of the Camden County Family Development Program was suspended without pay Monday as a result of an internal investigation into a payoff from Rahn J. Farris, during renegotiations of leases in 1992 at the old Sears buildings
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Easing the path home
Publication Date:
March 13, 1996
Subject:
Bank Loans
Abstract:
Mellon PSFS announces program co-sponsored by the bank and New Jersey Citizen Action (800-NJ-OWNER) to provide funds for low-and moderate-income families to buy and fix up homes
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7D & 12D
Article Title:
State OKs 28.8% water bill hike to fund pipeline
Publication Date:
March 14, 1996
Subject:
Water Supply
Abstract:
State regulators approved a rate hike for the New Jersey-American Water Co. which will finance the utility's river-water pipeline project
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Mental patient housing to be discussed in Camden
Publication Date:
March 14, 1996
Subject:
Mental Health
Abstract:
UMDNJ plans to open 14 'shelter plus care' homes in the city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Two cities join forces for river projects [Phila. gambling may aid Camden]
Publication Date:
March 18, 1996
Subject:
Waterfront
Abstract:
Philadelphia and Camden join forces to market Delaware Waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Camden to keep water system [Action]: The city council voted to privatize only the management of the utility. The shift, which will keep 67 workers on the payroll, should mean lower rate increases for users
Publication Date:
March 19, 1996
Subject:
Water Supply
Abstract:
Camden water system to have management only privatized; city rejects putting utility under an independent agency because of fear of large rate increases
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
DRPA drops anchor at new site [Employees relocating in Camden]
Publication Date:
March 19, 1996
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Waterfront
Abstract:
Employees of the DRPA begin move into new DRPA Waterfront building
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
'I found my school burning'
Publication Date:
March 19, 1996
Subject:
Fires, History, Camden
Abstract:
Fire at Camden Catholic High School on Easter Sunday 1960 was called the worst fire in Camden since the Hollingshead fir in 1940
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1D & 2D
Article Title:
Norcross proposal tabled by panel [Move]: The Camden Parking Authority will look for quotes from other insurance companies
Publication Date:
March 22, 1996
Subject:
Camden Parking Authority
Abstract:
Camden Parking Authority balks at naming Keystone National Company owned by George E. Norcross as its insurance broker
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Famous Nipper Building plundered by vandals, thieves [Once a Camden landmark and home of RCA Victor, it has become a haven for drug dealers and vagrants. Its future is in doubt]
Publication Date:
March 24, 1996
Subject:
Radio Corporation of America (RCA), Waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 12A
Article Title:
Poetic injustice in Camden: Whitman landmark needs boost
Publication Date:
March 26, 1996
Subject:
Walt Whitman House
Abstract:
Walt Whitman House to lose full time curator but will be renovated
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Camden council questions minority group
Publication Date:
March 27, 1996
Subject:
Economic Development, Minority Business Enterprises
Abstract:
City Council questioned a proposed contract extension with the controversial city chapter of the National Business League of Camden City Inc. The group was accused of using most of the funds for staffing and of being too closely connected to Jim Ricks
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B
Article Title:
Violent heroin gang busted [17 indicted after probe by task force]
Publication Date:
March 29, 1996
Subject:
Narcotics and Crime
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 12A