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:
CCMUA issue as county OKs budget
Publication Date:
March 13, 1976
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA), Camden County Sewage Treatment Plant
Abstract:
Public hearings hear complaints about cost of CCMUA
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Firm is accused of overbilling CCMUA: State files suit in effort to recover $1.1 million
Publication Date:
March 16, 1976
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA), Camden County Sewage Treatment Plant
Abstract:
Porter and Ripa accused of fraud and overbilling by Atty. Gen. William F. Hyland
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 35
Article Title:
Somerdale demands CCMUA suspension
Publication Date:
March 17, 1976
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA), Camden County Sewage Treatment Plant
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
12
Article Title:
Loss of tenants' support costly to housing chief
Publication Date:
August 19, 1996
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing
Abstract:
Executive director, Benjamin J. Quattlebaum II, loses support of tenant activists
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Camden faces $11M budget gap
Publication Date:
August 12, 1996
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Mayor still struggling to close a projected $11 million shortfall between revenues and expenditures
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Broadway project unveiled
Publication Date:
August 9, 1996
Subject:
Broadway Avenue, Camden Redevelopment Agency
Abstract:
The Camden Redevelopment Agency is reviewing a new plan to improve the Broadway shopping district
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Council president seeks chief's ouster
Publication Date:
August 9, 1996
Subject:
City Council, Police, Pugh, Bob
Abstract:
City council president Milton Milan says council will try to force Police Chief Bob Pugh to retire
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Four parking authority board members to be replaced: In Camden: a judge has ruled that city council, not the mayor, has power to make appointments
Publication Date:
August 13, 1996
Subject:
Camden Parking Authority, Camden Redevelopment Agency
Abstract:
City Council not Mayor Arnold Webster will determine who will serve on the Camden Parking Authority, the Camden Redevelopment Authority and other municipal boards, a Superior Judge ruled
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Camden housing director to resign
Publication Date:
August 14, 1996
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing
Abstract:
Executive director of the Camden Housing Authority, Benjamin J. Quattlebaum, announced his resignation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Animal shelter proposal rejected
Publication Date:
August 21, 1996
Subject:
Animal Welfare
Abstract:
Need for animal shelter for Camden County
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Records of Camden Democrats subpoenaed: Probe: a federal grand jury is examining fund raising documents and cancelled checks
Publication Date:
August 10, 1996
Subject:
Corruption, Political
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
DRPA weighs contract options: Choice: the bridge authority may reopen negotiations with its police force
Publication Date:
August 20, 1996
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
DRPA under attack for its generous labor contracts; KPMG Peat Marwick study found that labor force would be reduced without harming security or efficiency
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Camden focuses on job creation: Progress: the Camden City Industrial Development Corp. is expected to play a lead role in trying to bring industry to impoverished city.
Publication Date:
August 25, 1996
Subject:
Economic Development
Abstract:
Camden City Industrial Development Corp. (CIDC) is expected to play a lead role in bringing industry to Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
14E
Article Title:
Tenants, HUD pressure housing authority: Camden panel: embattled chairman, commissioners are dealing with consequences of patronage deals taking precedence over job skills and quality workmanship
Publication Date:
August 4, 1996
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing
Abstract:
Camden Housing Authority is struggling to upgrade its housing stock and its image. Tenants call for the ouster of Benjamin J. Quattlebaum, the authority's executive director for four years
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
9B
Article Title:
Cracking down on animal cruelty: Plan: Camden Police will issue cards explaining pet care and warning that animal fights are illegal.
Publication Date:
August 25, 1996
Subject:
Animal Welfare
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Petition drive picks up speed: Issue: the Camden petition seeks non-partisan elections in May.
Publication Date:
August 11, 1996
Subject:
Elections, Municipal
Abstract:
Citizens for Democracy has collected 1225 signatures (1204 needed). Spokesman, Frank Fulbrook claims this will focus attention on Camden issues
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
2 slayings a setback in Camden
Publication Date:
August 26, 1996
Subject:
Crime, Narcotics and Crime, Police
Abstract:
Describes recent police and community anti-crime efforts
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Camden tested by unprecedented state, federal controls: Scope: Nearly every major city agency is being investigated by authorities.
Publication Date:
August 18, 1996
Subject:
Corruption, Political
Abstract:
State and federal agencies are currently conducting at least five operational audits of city agencies
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Uncertain future for incinerators
Publication Date:
August 5, 1996
Subject:
Camden County Resource Recovery Facility
Abstract:
Legal ruling threatens future of Camden County Incinerator
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Recovering' the African-American past
Publication Date:
August 18, 1996
Subject:
African Americans, Biography
Abstract:
Camden native, Kimberly Camp, is directing the creation of the world's largest museum devoted to black culture in Detroit
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1E & 2E
Article Title:
Gloucester county gets warning on speed line route: state says it must make a decision on path
Publication Date:
August 1, 1996
Subject:
Local Transit
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Embattled Webster aide comes back: James H. Ricks, his business ties questioned, never 'left' Camden.
Publication Date:
August 25, 1996
Subject:
Ricks, James H.
Abstract:
Profile of Jim Ricks
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
When the future rides on racial understanding: Camden's Fairview neighborhood is making an uneasy transition from white to multi-cultural and as it goes, so may the city
Publication Date:
September 8, 1996
Subject:
Fairview
Abstract:
Flood of Fairview houses on sale
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A & 11A
Article Title:
UEZ program in Camden on way back
Publication Date:
August 29, 1996
Subject:
Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZ)
Abstract:
Camden UEZ has come up with an ambitious five-year plan to boost economic development and job creation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Safety fears haunting commuter train plan: Engineers shrug off problems envisioned by wary homeowners
Publication Date:
September 15, 1996
Subject:
Local Transit
Abstract:
Public questions safety of new trains
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
Rail panel opposes trolley for Glouco: Reaction: Two local lawmakers want the state to ignore the report
Publication Date:
October 2, 1996
Subject:
Local Transit
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Developer at odds with Rutgers
Publication Date:
September 20, 1996
Subject:
Project Leap, Rutgers University-Camden
Abstract:
Yvonne Haskins, proposed Camden city attorney and partner in the Magnolia Group claims that the Group had prepared architectural and environmental studies on the building at 7th & Cooper Street for Project LEAP
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Towns resist tapping into river pipeline
Publication Date:
September 15, 1996
Subject:
Delaware River, Water Supply
Abstract:
16 tri-county towns continue to resist tying their systems into the river pipeline. The state has given the communities until the end of this year to reduce their use of the Potomac-Raritan-Magothy aquifer
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 12B
Article Title:
Water quality changes debated: Request: A coalition of groups is trying to persuade Gov. Whitman to halt new regulatory revisions
Publication Date:
August 30, 1996
Subject:
Water Quality
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B
Article Title:
School board member indicted: Camden official charged in fraud investigation; Bey denies wrongdoing
Publication Date:
November 14, 1996
Subject:
Board of Education, Corruption, Political, Public Schools
Abstract:
A federal grand jury indicted city school board member Elaine A. Bey on 11 counts of embezzlement
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Voters Guide: The people's choice
Publication Date:
October 24, 1996
Subject:
Elections, City Council, Elections, Congressional
Abstract:
Articles on Rob Andrews and the 1996 1st Congressional District race (4D & 5D); the Camden County freeholder battle (12D & 13D); the Camden City Council race (15D)
Source:
Courier-Post
Article Title:
County may replace drug program. History: Turning Point has provided the services for 22 years
Publication Date:
September 22, 1993
Subject:
Drug Abuse
Abstract:
County officials to ask for proposals from private firms to replace the Turning Point Program
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Demolitions raise fears: Cooper Street torn between old, new
Publication Date:
January 24, 1994
Subject:
Cooper Street
Abstract:
Destruction of Cooper Street houses
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
38 laid off at parking authority
Publication Date:
December 22, 1993
Subject:
Camden Parking Authority
Abstract:
Facing an estimated $400,000 shortfall, the Camden Parking Authority has laid off more than one-third of its employees and may be forced to borrow money from a bank
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
13A
Article Title:
Another Roadside Attraction: On a Stretch in Camden, a Man Seeks His Fortune Selling Barbells
Publication Date:
February 18, 2001
Abstract:
Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
New York Times
Page/Section Location:
10
Article Title:
Toxins still polluting N.J. rivers
Publication Date:
September 25, 1996
Subject:
Delaware River, Water Quality
Abstract:
Environmental Working Group study claims the Delaware River is the sixth most polluted waterway in the nation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Camden, U.S. plan alliance
Publication Date:
September 10, 1996
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing, U.S. Housing & Urban Development Dept. (HUD)
Abstract:
Camden Partnership to form private nonprofit corporation that will hire an executive director to keep track of about $80M in federal grants. A six person board will oversee the CHA and federal grants
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Mismanaged - mishandled - misspent
Publication Date:
September 18, 1996
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing, U.S. Housing & Urban Development Dept. (HUD)
Abstract:
Special audit by HUD (dated 9/6/96) claims city mismanaged or misspent $2.2 million
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Camden revamps departments
Publication Date:
September 13, 1996
Subject:
Camden - Government and Politics, City Council, Department of Community Affairs
Abstract:
City Council reorganizes government following Camden audit recommendations; Dept of development/redevelopment abolished and splits the function of the community affairs dept.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Camden dedicates new high school: Opening: An estimated 300 celebrate the opening of a new home for Camden's state-of-the-art medical high school
Publication Date:
August 29, 1996
Subject:
Medical Arts High School
Abstract:
Medical Arts High School opens facility at 1626 Copewood Street (near Ferry Ave. Station) is named for Dr. Charles E. Brimm, a retired city physician
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Hispanics to pick mayoral candidate
Publication Date:
September 25, 1996
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral, Hispanic Americans
Abstract:
Three hispanics: City Council President, Milton Milan, Councilman, Angel Fuentes, and school board member, Jose Delgado are the leading hispanic contenders
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Time takes toll on historic city church: faith and $1M needed to complete restoration
Publication Date:
August 17, 1996
Subject:
Churches
Abstract:
Parishioners at Tabernacle of Faith, 115 N. 5th Street, seek funds for restoration
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Aquarium wants backing on loan extended
Publication Date:
September 6, 1996
Subject:
New Jersey State Aquarium, Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
Aquarium officials ask DRPA to extend guarantee on loan which was used to create the Ocean Base Atlantic exhibit
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10B & 9B
Article Title:
Holt quietly builds empire along region's waterfront
Publication Date:
September 3, 1996
Subject:
Local Companies, Waterfront, Businesses, Camden
Abstract:
Thomas J. Holt Sr. and family are the largest private employer and cargo handler on the Camden-Philadelphia waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Joint city effort seen as boon for Waterfront
Publication Date:
September 17, 1996
Subject:
Cooper's Ferry Development Association (CFDA), Waterfront
Abstract:
CFDA & Phila. Economic Development Corp. announce plans to coordinate efforts to develop waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Interactive arts center
Publication Date:
September 8, 1996
Subject:
Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center
Abstract:
Rene Huggins, Whitman Center executive director has developed a vigorous cultural haven in the inner city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1D & 2D
Article Title:
Camden, Feds tighten money controls: HUD forms new partnership with city to manage housing programs
Publication Date:
September 11, 1996
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing, U.S. Housing & Urban Development Dept. (HUD)
Abstract:
HUD to create board to oversee how Camden spends federal housing funds
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Lourdes plan angers neighbors
Publication Date:
September 27, 1996
Subject:
Hospitals, Parkside
Abstract:
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center officials have proposed a $45 million expansion in the form of a new four-story building. Parkside residents are opposed
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Crackdown on vacant houses
Publication Date:
September 5, 1996
Subject:
Housing Rehabilitation
Abstract:
National Guard deployed in Camden as part of Gov. Christie Whitman's 'Camden City Initiative'. Governor joins in demolition of building
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A
Article Title:
Camden landmark may get face-lift [Plan]: The DRPA has allocated funds to restore the Nipper Building
Publication Date:
September 8, 1996
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Radio Corporation of America (RCA)
Abstract:
It is hoped that the New Jersey Economic Development Authority will come to the rescue of the building; DRPA has already allocated funds
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 8B
Article Title:
EZ panel plans to fight for survival
Publication Date:
September 24, 1996
Subject:
Empowerment Zone, Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), U.S. Housing & Urban Development Dept. (HUD)
Abstract:
Camden Empowerment Zone Corp. (CEZC) protests Camden Partnership agreement
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B
Article Title:
Audit finds savings for Camden Co. [Report]: A Rutgers study suggests changes it says could save millions of dollars
Publication Date:
August 30, 1996
Subject:
Camden County
Abstract:
Audit by Dr. Russell S. Harrison, lists savings through reforms in Camden County operations
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Government change issue to be on ballot [Plan]: The referendum on the November 1997 ballot will ask voters if a panel should be created to study changes
Publication Date:
September 28, 1996
Subject:
County Charters
Abstract:
Democratic Freeholders intend to place a referendum on the ballot asking voters if a commission should be created to study the county charter
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4A
Article Title:
Jails forced to cope with overcrowding. Problem: Prisoners awaiting trial contribute the most to crowded conditions at county jails
Publication Date:
October 6, 1996
Subject:
Camden County Correctional Facility, Camden County Jail
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
Camden gears up to battle Mischief Night arson
Publication Date:
October 12, 1996
Subject:
Mischief Night
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Camden reorganization to proceed
Publication Date:
October 18, 1996
Subject:
Camden - Government and Politics, City Council, Department of Community Affairs
Abstract:
City Council overrode Mayor Arnold Webster's veto of the reorganization of municipal departments
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Camden decides not to lay off 67 workers. Savings: The city had expected to save at least $600,000 through the layoffs, which were to take effect Nov. 22
Publication Date:
November 7, 1996
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Webster, Arnold
Abstract:
Mayor decides not to lay off workers
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Audit slams Camden schools (State: District could save $34 million by cutting waste)
Publication Date:
October 17, 1996
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
The Local Government Budget Review, released by the State Treasurer's Office, claims the public school system could save over $32 million by cutting excessive costs
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
Stern warning for Camden schools: State gives district 60 days to devise corrective plan
Publication Date:
November 12, 1996
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
Lists key criticisms and recommendations of report from the State External Review Team. N.J. Dept of Education gives district 60 days
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Temporary chief named in Camden. Unsettled: Capt. Albert Handy will temporarily lead the police force. The mayor says he plans to interview 10 captains for the job
Publication Date:
October 5, 1996
Subject:
Police
Abstract:
Mayor Arnold Webster has appointed Capt. Albert Handy, a 28-year white veteran police officer as temporary chief
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Judge: Mass murderer can't be moved
Publication Date:
October 22, 1996
Subject:
Unruh, Howard
Abstract:
Mass murderer Howard Unruh lost his bid to leave a maximum-security hospital for a geriatric center
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Living with trains: While S.J. waits, Baltimore residents share track record
Publication Date:
November 3, 1996
Subject:
Local Transit
Abstract:
Description of Baltimore light rail system
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 13A
Article Title:
DRPA political struggle continues
Publication Date:
October 25, 1996
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
Struggle over control of the DRPA
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
CCMUA hookup almost completed. Project: The connection to the new Cedar Brook pumping station will mark the finish of the sewer system
Publication Date:
October 26, 1996
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Abstract:
Hookup will mark the completion of CCMUAs 90-mile underground sewer system
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Three companies to present proposals for privatizing CCMUA
Publication Date:
October 10, 1996
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Abstract:
Three wastewater-treatment firms will present plans to privatize operational or maintenance aspects of the Authority
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B
Article Title:
Spotlight on probe of county hiring practices. Investigation: Federal authorities are looking into possible no-show patronage appointments in Camden County
Publication Date:
October 13, 1996
Subject:
Camden County, Corruption, political
Abstract:
Federal grand jury is targeting no-show employees
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 10B
Article Title:
Vote set on new school aid funds
Publication Date:
November 19, 1996
Subject:
Education, Finance
Abstract:
1997-98 New Jersey school aid figures by locality on p5A
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Senate committee approves port unification measure
Publication Date:
November 19, 1996
Subject:
Ports of Philadelphia and Camden (PPC), South Jersey Port Corporation (SJPC)
Abstract:
State Legislature acts to dissolve South Jersey Port Corporation and replaces it with bistate organization
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Camden may get approval to spend federal EZ funds
Publication Date:
November 19, 1996
Subject:
Empowerment Zone
Abstract:
State officials expected to authorize spending
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Federal agents raid home, office of Camden Mayor Milton Milan: neighbors wake up to an army of police
Publication Date:
August 27, 1999
Subject:
Milan, Milton
Abstract:
Residents of North 33rd Street in East Camden awoke Thursday to the incessant crowing of a neighbor's rooster and the kind of sticky, shimmering heat that comes after a heavy summer rain. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
Federal agents raid home, office of Camden Mayor Milton Milan: Feds seek evidence of corruption in city
Publication Date:
August 27, 1999
Subject:
Milan, Milton
Abstract:
Federal agents raided Mayor Milton Milan's home and City Hall office Thursday morning, carting off a small amount of marijuana and two dozen boxes of potential evidence in an ongoing citywide corruption probe. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 11A
Article Title:
State suggests ways for Camden to cut huge budget deficit: among them are a crackdown on tax collection and a takeover of the parking authority
Publication Date:
July 30, 1999
Subject:
Financial Review Board, Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
In a scramble to steer the city's finances back on course, Mayor Milton Milan's administration has been asked by the state to consider some drastic steps to cut its huge budget deficit by half. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B
Article Title:
Highest-level intervention necessity in Camden bailout [editorial]
Publication Date:
July 30, 1999
Subject:
Financial Review Board, Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
During the brouhaha over Camden street sweepers, Financial Review Board Chairman Stephen Sasala asked city leaders the quintessential question: When are you going to understand that you can't go out and spend money?" Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post"
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8A
Article Title:
Camden, state at odds over votes
Publication Date:
July 13, 1999
Subject:
Financial Review Board, Budget, Municipal, City Council
Abstract:
A state-appointed financial review board is considering taking legal action against the Camden City Council for approving a $94,000 contract and appointing an auditor after the board asked it to postpone those votes. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Oversight chairman [Stephen Sasala II] expected to quit
Publication Date:
July 29, 1999
Subject:
Financial Review Board, Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
The head of the seven-member board the state appointed a year ago to fix the city's finances is expected to leave the post next month. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Review board overrules city contract decision
Publication Date:
August 20, 1999
Subject:
Financial Review Board, Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
The state board appointed to oversee spending by the administration of Mayor Milton Milan overrode a City Council decision to award a $1.1 million dollar contract to a New York company to clean the city's trash-littered streets. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B
Article Title:
N.J. fights Camden insolvency
Publication Date:
July 22, 1999
Subject:
Financial Review Board, Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
The state Attorney General's Office asked the federal courts Wednesday to dismiss the city's bankruptcy claim, setting the stage for a court showdown today. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
At union offices, calls pour in from anxious employees
Publication Date:
July 22, 1999
Subject:
Financial Review Board, Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Uncertainty and frustration ran rampant in City Hall Wednesday afternoon as employees sought answers about how Camden's bankruptcy filing could affect them. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6A
Article Title:
Sasala quits as chief of city review board
Publication Date:
August 11, 1999
Subject:
Financial Review Board, Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
As expected, the head of he city's Financial Review Board [Stephen R. Sasala II] is stepping down from the state-appointed post he's held for a year. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Oversight unit must become more aggressive in Camden [editorial]
Publication Date:
July 9, 1999
Subject:
Financial Review Board, Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Don't blame the state Financial Review Board for Camden's fiscal mess. Board members are state officials, local leaders and business people, not magicians. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8A
Article Title:
Pact clears way for construction of light-rail line
Publication Date:
June 2, 1999
Subject:
Light Rail
Abstract:
The South Jersey Light Rail project began pulling out of the station late Tuesday when state officials signed a tentative agreement with Conrail. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 7A
Article Title:
Future projects hinge on light rail line
Publication Date:
April 23, 1999
Subject:
Light Rail
Abstract:
As the Camden-to-Trenton light rail line goes, so will go the future of other rail projects in South Jersey. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
All aboard for skeptics: rail line use questioned
Publication Date:
June 3, 1999
Subject:
Light Rail
Abstract:
In the heart of the business district here, a vacant store-front bears a poster announcement that "Dreamworks", a gift shop, will be opening soon. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A
Article Title:
Superfund cleanup to start within year
Publication Date:
August 14, 1999
Subject:
Pollution
Abstract:
Cleanup of more than 50 homes in Camden and Gloucester City contaminated with radiation from two former area factories will begin within a year, officials announced Friday. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B
Article Title:
Steeltown's renaissance: since taking office in 1994, Pittsburgh's mayor has adopted an aggressive strategy to draw corporations and young professionals back to the city
Publication Date:
August 11, 1999
Subject:
Delaware River, Pollution
Abstract:
Charl Sproat remembers when Pittsburgh's steel mills belched clouds of smoke that hung thick over the city, blotting out the daylight. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
Camden's schools fail state audit
Publication Date:
August 11, 1999
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
A blistering audit of the city school system has found widespread misuse of funds, waste and double-dipping by the lowest- to highest-paid employees as a result of poor and sometimes no oversight over spending. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 7A
Article Title:
Student suing Rutgers for liquor - related cash
Publication Date:
October 24, 2000
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden, Sports
Abstract:
A Rutgers - Camden basketball player severely injured in a car crash on April 2 is blaming the university, accusing the coaching staff and players of providing him with alcohol during his recruiting visit and letting him drive away after a night of drinking. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Milan appointee ordered to step down
Publication Date:
October 24, 2000
Subject:
State Takeover, City Council
Abstract:
The showdown between the state and the city intensified Monday, when the state ordered acting city Business Administrator Heriberto Eddie" Colon to step down. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post"
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Attorney: Milan perpared to face corruption trial
Publication Date:
October 23, 2000
Subject:
Milan, Milton, Corruption, Political
Abstract:
Seven months after his indictment on federal corruption charges, Mayor Milton Milan stands ready for trial, eager to show he was just a politician doing his job, his attorney said. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & &7A
Article Title:
Camden PAC filtered money from firms to councilmen
Publication Date:
October 22, 2000
Subject:
Camden, Government and Politics
Abstract:
A federal grand jury continuing to investigate corruption in city government called five Camden council members to appear in March, less than a month before Mayor Milton Milan was indicted on 19 federal charges. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7A
Article Title:
Officals pocket cashf as sewer crumbles
Publication Date:
October 22, 2000
Subject:
Corruption, Political, Sewage Disposal
Abstract:
Today, these stories, the result of months of investigation by the Courier - Post, will illustrate how politics as usual can harm the most vulnerable citizens. Camden may be the second - poorest city in America. Its water and sewer infrastructure may be the worst in New Jersey. But that hasn't stopped the city from becoming a pipeline of cash for some corporations, insiders and politicians. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
United Gunite contributions, 1996 - 2000
Publication Date:
October 22, 2000
Subject:
Camden - Government and Politics
Abstract:
Contributions include campaign donations by United Gunite its executives, their family members and friends Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6A
Article Title:
Suburban shift goes on
Publication Date:
October 20, 2000
Subject:
Population, Statistics
Abstract:
Restless residents continued to favor the pastures and new subdivisions of Gloucester and Burlington countries over the aging, urbanized towns of Camden County in the 1990s. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
Residents rally in Trenton against possible takeover of Camden
Publication Date:
October 20, 2000
Subject:
State Takeover
Abstract:
Waving flags, raising their fists in the, and chanting "free our city," Camden residents and employees marched on the State House Thursday to protest legislation that would give the state authority to take complete control of the city. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
DRPA considers plan for 2nd Riverlink ferry
Publication Date:
October 19, 2000
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
The Delaware River Port Authority announced plans Wednesday to add a second Riverlink ferry between Camden and Philadelphia, despite losing money on Riverlink this year. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A
Article Title:
Another Roadside Attraction: On a Forlorn Stretch in
Abstract:
Abstract courtesy of the New York Times
Source:
New York Times
Article Title:
Program helps immunize more kids in Camden
Publication Date:
February 3, 2001
Subject:
Child Welfare, Health Planning
Abstract:
Through a two - year pilot program linking city nutrition sites for young mothers with health - care providers, children's immunization rates rose 30 percent, and the project manager be used nationwide. Abstract courtesy of the Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Announced by Pierce at C of C Dinner: Citizens Committee to Aid In Camden Government
Publication Date:
June 10, 1959
Subject:
City Commission, Pierce, Alfred R.
Abstract:
Citizen's Advisory Committee to be formed
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Pierce Tells Commission Audience: City to End Realty Business, Use or Sell Land Holdings
Publication Date:
June 12, 1959
Subject:
Real Property, Taxation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Italiano Has a Problem: 84 Miles of Streets Need Resurface, But City Has Funds for 4
Publication Date:
June 13, 1959
Subject:
City Commission, Streets
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3