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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:
NAACP makes plans to renew itself in Camden
Publication Date:
February 1, 1997
Subject:
African Americans
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Students vow to save Rowan-Camden
Publication Date:
February 4, 1997
Subject:
Rowan College
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
Panel: No new bridge for rail line. Issue: The bridge commission announcement led Burlington City's mayor to resume his support for the proposed light rail
Publication Date:
February 4, 1997
Subject:
Local Transit
Abstract:
New Jersey Transit oks funds for Burlington County line
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
League defends exclusion of Camden team
Publication Date:
February 4, 1997
Subject:
Sports
Abstract:
Garden State Youth Football League defends decision to deny membership to the Centerville Simbas; claims decision made for safety, not racial reasons
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B
Article Title:
Camden council to weigh proposed $99.7M budget
Publication Date:
February 5, 1997
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Mayor to present 1997 budget
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10A
Article Title:
Camden City Council expected to OK housing development. Deal: 32 city-owned vacant lots would be transferred to the Camden Redevelopment Agency.
Publication Date:
February 11, 1997
Subject:
Housing, Lanning Square
Abstract:
Properties would ultimately be transferred to the Lanning Square West Neighborhood Development Corp. directed by Roy Jones
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Camden Housing Authority appoints interim specialist
Publication Date:
January 8, 1997
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC)
Abstract:
Gregory A. Byrne was appointed as interim recovery specialist. He will oversee the day-to-day operations of the authority and will assist in finding a permanent replacement for Benjamin J. Quattlebaum II who resigned December 31, 1996
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B
Article Title:
Mayor: Camden's future bright
Publication Date:
January 10, 1997
Subject:
Economic Development, Webster, Arnold
Abstract:
Mayor Arnold W. Webster delivers upbeat State of the city address and recites accomplishments of his administration
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B
Article Title:
African American Coalition meets to devise platform
Publication Date:
January 12, 1997
Subject:
African Americans, Elections, Mayoral
Abstract:
African American Coalition sponsors meeting to produce platform for mayoral election
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
13A
Article Title:
Camden County debuts abused children's facility
Publication Date:
January 14, 1997
Subject:
Camden County, Child Abuse, Child Welfare
Abstract:
Camden County's new Youth Empowerment System (YES) facility will provide short and long-term shelter and counseling to abused and trouble youths. The facility is located at the county complex in Lakeland
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A
Article Title:
Camden housing units may need to be torn down
Publication Date:
January 14, 1997
Subject:
Public Housing
Abstract:
CHA may need to tear down Westfield Acres and Branch Village. Basic design flaws and other problems make the projects difficult to manage
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Grant to fund industrial site cleanup
Publication Date:
January 15, 1997
Subject:
Hazardous Wastes
Abstract:
Federal grant funds will be used to clean up the former Knox Gelatin and Conrail trestle sites in North Camden and the defunct barrel factory in the Cooper-Grant section
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B
Article Title:
Board turns down proposed apartment complex in Camden
Publication Date:
January 16, 1997
Subject:
Centerville, Housing
Abstract:
The city planning board has rejected the plan for the 'Independence Greens' project. This was to be built by a Marlton-based developed now know as the Independence Michaels/Primas Corporation. Considerable community hostility towards the project
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Residents vow to fight demolition of Branch Village
Publication Date:
January 21, 1997
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing
Abstract:
Public housing tenants from the Branch Village project vow to fight Gregory A. Byrne's proposal to tear down the Centerville project
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
$5M retail project planned for Camden waterfront
Publication Date:
January 22, 1997
Subject:
Waterfront
Abstract:
Waterfront complex, 'Harbor View' would house restaurants, shops and a nightclub. The commercial complex would be built on a site next to the Blockbuster/Sony Entertainment Centre by Harbor View Associates of Cherry Hill
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B
Article Title:
Parking Authority OKs reduced spending plan
Publication Date:
January 22, 1997
Subject:
Camden Parking Authority
Abstract:
Budget approved that lowers overall expenditures by $385,000
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
CCMUA bidding will be reopened
Publication Date:
January 24, 1997
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Abstract:
Bidding reopened on privatization of CCMUA
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Mayoral campaign heats up
Publication Date:
January 27, 1997
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral
Abstract:
Announced candidates, Mayor Arnold Webster, Frank Fulbrook, city school board member, Rosemary Jackson and Camden County Dean Dhamiri Abayomi Milton Milan, city council president is set to announce soon also. The primary will be held in May 13
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
CCMUA freezes residential rates
Publication Date:
January 27, 1997
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Abstract:
Home sewer rates in Camden County to stay at current levels for at least 10 years
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Fighting fever in the city ward
Publication Date:
January 28, 1997
Subject:
History, Camden, Hospitals
Abstract:
Camden Municipal Hospital, from 1912-1962, was the hospital for diagnosis and treatment of communicable illness and treated patients from all over the state. The hospital was a forerunner of the present Coriell Institute for Medical Research
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1C & 2C
Article Title:
Towns coping with aid cuts: S.J. officials trimming services to avoid tax hikes
Publication Date:
January 31, 1997
Subject:
Economic Conditions
Abstract:
1997-1998 municipal state aid Table (p. 5A) by county and township; Proposed school aid for 1997-1998 (p. 5A) table by county and township
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
State awards $2.7M for housing program
Publication Date:
February 11, 1997
Subject:
Camden Churches Organized for People (CCOP), Housing
Abstract:
Funds to be used to board up, tear down and redevelop vacant houses in campaign launched by CCOP
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Camden woman running for mayor
Publication Date:
February 12, 1997
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral
Abstract:
Rosemary Jackson, Camden School Board member launches her mayoral campaign. Turning Point Organizational League to back Camden County College dean Donald Council, also known as Dhamiri Abayomi, for mayor. Milton Milan announces his slate
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
$700,000 cut in aid leaves city reeling
Publication Date:
February 15, 1997
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
City officials stunned by state decision to provide $700,00 less than Camden expected to balance the municipal budget.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
$1M study on city sewers to get under way
Publication Date:
February 15, 1997
Subject:
Sewage Disposal
Abstract:
Study aims to stop periodic discharge of untreated sewage from Camden and Gloucester City into the Delaware River
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Port merger runs into criticism
Publication Date:
February 17, 1997
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Ports of Philadelphia and Camden (PPC)
Abstract:
Lawyer for Port Authority of New York and New Jersey claims legislation is flawed and group should start over.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
Bids for animal shelter higher than expected
Publication Date:
February 19, 1997
Subject:
Animal Welfare
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
3 dozen may lose jobs at housing authority
Publication Date:
February 20, 1997
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC)
Abstract:
Camden Housing Authority ran $1M into the red in 1996 and must lay off 36 employees; residents protest cuts.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Cooper official refuses to disclose details of fraud
Publication Date:
March 5, 1997
Subject:
Cooper Health System
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Mayor may quit partnership over HUD board's involvement
Publication Date:
February 21, 1997
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), U.S. Housing & Urban Development Dept. (HUD)
Abstract:
Mayor threatens to quit Camden partnership over HUD oversight of CHA and other signs of Federal takeover
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4A
Article Title:
Housing authority rejects consultant
Publication Date:
February 21, 1997
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC)
Abstract:
CHA Board critical of proposals from Gregory A. Byrne, a HUD consultant and has rejected the consultant as overseer of CHA day-to-day operations
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4A
Article Title:
Camden Co. hires $75,000-a-year director
Publication Date:
February 21, 1997
Subject:
Camden County
Abstract:
Top Democratic insider, Ken Shuttleworth, has been named to a newly created $75,000-a-year public relations job with the Camden County Improvement Authority
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
New Jersey-American ready, but towns remain hostile. Rate struggle bogging down South Jersey water project.
Publication Date:
February 23, 1997
Subject:
New Jersey-American Water Co., Water Supply
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A
Article Title:
Lockdown continues after prison stabbing
Publication Date:
February 23, 1997
Subject:
Riverfront Prison
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Never accept 'it can't be done'. The Camden Project: A Report to Readers.
Publication Date:
February 23, 1997
Subject:
Camden Chronology, Corruption, Political, Camden, Government and Politics, Public Schools, Waterfront
Abstract:
Describes the history of the Courier Post's Camden Project for the past three years. Main issues of concern for the city: (1) Turning off the Democratic Party machine (2) Audits and Reforms (3) Waterfront (4) Education system (5) State role
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
9B
Article Title:
Florio won't run for governor
Publication Date:
February 23, 1997
Subject:
Andrews, Robert E.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 2A
Article Title:
Bey to seek new term on board. In Camden: She says her 'record speaks for itself,' despite an 11-count criminal indictment against her
Publication Date:
February 25, 1997
Subject:
Elections, Board of Education
Abstract:
Elaine Bey to seek another term on city School Board
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Cooper to borrow $70M for expansion. Details: A loan related document says an internal review found about $21.8 million involved in an embezzlement
Publication Date:
February 26, 1997
Subject:
Cooper Health System
Abstract:
Loan would fund a children's hospital and upgrade its technology.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Privatize CCMUA, consultant urges Camco freeholders
Publication Date:
February 26, 1997
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Camden plan to sell 11 acres criticized
Publication Date:
February 26, 1997
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Parcel at 2700 Mount Ephraim Ave. would help fill a $700,000 gap in the 1997 budget. U.S. Postal Service wants site for a new mail-sorting facility. Critics claim Camden needs more tax ratables.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Aquarium hopes to make waves. Plans: On its fifth anniversary, facility supporters are optimistic about its future growth and the surrounding area.
Publication Date:
February 28, 1997
Subject:
New Jersey State Aquarium
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Charter school chases its dream
Publication Date:
February 28, 1997
Subject:
Project Leap, Rutgers University-Camden
Abstract:
Project LEAP will open in Sept. in portable classrooms until building at 7th and Cooper streets is renovated.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Teen caller cleared in 9-1-1 case: Camden youth still seeking an apology, compensation; may also file civil lawsuit
Publication Date:
February 6, 1997
Subject:
African Americans, Police
Abstract:
Rashon Jackson was arrested in New Hanover Township for calling 9-1-1 for help in finding his way home
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 9A
Article Title:
Tainted wells, old pipes threaten Camden system
Publication Date:
February 24, 1997
Subject:
New Jersey-American Water Co., Water Supply
Abstract:
Camden has an abundance of water but may have to buy water because of antiquated system
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Ports bring opportunities, commerce. Measure: A bill to merge the ports in Camden and Philadelphia is progressing through the N.J. Legislature. Observers have been advocating a merger for decades
Publication Date:
February 21, 1997
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Ports of Philadelphia and Camden (PPC)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
40
Article Title:
Camden County: Teamwork critical to county's success. Group plans strategies to attract commerce, jobs
Publication Date:
February 21, 1997
Subject:
Camden County, Economic Development
Abstract:
Work of Camden County Economic Development Team. One of projects described is Harbor View
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
55 & 56
Article Title:
N.J. evaluating impact of UEZ effort. Saturated? Officials have decided to stop adding new Urban Enterprise Zones for now
Publication Date:
February 21, 1997
Subject:
Economic Development, Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZ)
Abstract:
Enterprise zones results mixed for Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
20
Article Title:
Whitman weighing Camden oversight. Plan: The state DCA is considering establishing a panel to oversee Camden's finances
Publication Date:
March 1, 1997
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Camden housing unit's fate on agenda; Future: A takeover is among the possible outcomes of a HUD meeting.
Publication Date:
March 2, 1997
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing, U.S. Housing & Urban Development Dept. (HUD)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Camden still lacks balanced budget
Publication Date:
March 4, 1997
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Ninth month of the 1997 fiscal year and still no balanced budget
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B
Article Title:
School funding in hands of court: Needy schools seek more aid
Publication Date:
March 5, 1997
Subject:
Education, Finance
Abstract:
Also includes chart: History of school funding dispute
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Privatization of CCMUA questioned
Publication Date:
March 7, 1997
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Low performance puts Camden EZ funds in jeopardy
Publication Date:
March 8, 1997
Subject:
Empowerment Zone
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
High costs are a sour note for S.J. Arts Center
Publication Date:
March 9, 1997
Subject:
South Jersey Performing Arts Center (SJPAC)
Abstract:
Performing Arts Center on Camden's Waterfront criticized for high rental fees and production costs. One group had to hire nine stagehands for $2,000. Its three stagehands could do the work for $400
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 3A
Article Title:
City water project to be long and costly
Publication Date:
March 9, 1997
Subject:
Water Supply
Abstract:
Estimate of $93 Million to cleanse Camden's water system of pollution. Trenton urges city to privatize system. Ground breaking for the Parkside Water Treatment Plant improvement project
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
Camden has a carload of cash waiting, port authority says
Publication Date:
March 9, 1997
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
DRPA reveals that $3.7 million in grants and loans waiting for mayor to provide documentation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B
Article Title:
Nonprofits investing in Camden
Publication Date:
March 15, 1997
Subject:
Housing
Abstract:
Discussion of nonprofits involved in rehabilitating and building new housing
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Schools: Surplus figures misleading. Worry: Educators fear report on last year's data will affect budget votes.
Publication Date:
March 15, 1997
Subject:
Education, Finance
Abstract:
State releases 'The Comparative Spending Guide'. Page 4A has chart: 'Comparison of N.J. School Spending' for Districts in three county area
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Cooper fraud raises questions about quality of management
Publication Date:
March 16, 1997
Subject:
Cooper Health System
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 3A
Article Title:
Camden activists attack 'Courier Post' editorials
Publication Date:
March 21, 1997
Subject:
Courier-Post
Abstract:
Activists, Roy L. jones and Mangaliso Davis, call on newspaper to apologize for what they contended was a 'racist' cartoon and for editorials attacking them for conflict-of-interest
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Webster to face four in city mayoral election
Publication Date:
March 21, 1997
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral, Webster, Arnold
Abstract:
The four challengers are: Milton Milan, City Council president, Rosemary Jackson, school board member, Frank Fulbrook, community activist, and Donald Dhamiri Council, Dean of Camden County College
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B
Article Title:
Andrews needs campaign boost. Norcross' clout is missed by Democrats.
Publication Date:
March 26, 1997
Subject:
Andrews, Robert E., Elections, Gubernatorial
Abstract:
George Norcross who once reigned over Camden County Democrats from 1988 to 1995 has left politics and is sorely missed by the Andrews campaign
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Camden school board OKs tax-cutting budget
Publication Date:
March 27, 1997
Subject:
Board of Education, Education, Finance
Abstract:
City School Board approved a proposed $200 million budget that will cut taxes as well as the work force
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B
Article Title:
N.J. wants full account of $640,000 in Camden. Books: Records were said to be hard to reconcile
Publication Date:
March 28, 1997
Subject:
Police
Abstract:
State grand jury is investigating how the city accounted for about $640,000 confiscated by or forfeited to the Camden Police Department
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
CCMUA says it was bad timing. Proposals to privatize revealed problems
Publication Date:
March 30, 1997
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Abstract:
Proposals from companies bidding for CCMUA reveal a number of problems in plant operations
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A - 9A
Article Title:
C-P missing mark on Empowerment Zone
Publication Date:
March 30, 1997
Subject:
Empowerment Zone
Abstract:
Author wrote EZ grant application
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
15B
Article Title:
Whitman to Cooper: Turn over fraud data. Consequences: the governor threatens to cut off funding if the hospital does not comply
Publication Date:
April 1, 1997
Subject:
Cooper Health System
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
State plans fiscal panel for Camden
Publication Date:
April 2, 1997
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
The fiscal oversight board would have final say over city spending. State now provides $56 million of the city's $100 million budget
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
5 eager to take reins in Camden
Publication Date:
April 7, 1997
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral
Abstract:
1997 mayoral campaign under way with five candidates: Arnold W. Webster, incumbent mayor, Milton Milan, City Council president, Rosemary Jackson, school board member, Frank Fulbrook, community activist, and Donald Dhamiri Council, Dean of Camden County Co
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Two utilities fight Camden's request to replace water wells
Publication Date:
April 19, 1997
Subject:
Water Supply
Abstract:
City is seeking state permission to replace two aging water wells; some see this as a way to force the city to sell
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Campbell, state feud over plan to sell land
Publication Date:
April 20, 1997
Subject:
Campbell Soup Company
Abstract:
Campbell and state officials are feuding over the possible sale of the firm's property on the Waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
State OKs loan for proposed Camden housing development
Publication Date:
April 22, 1997
Subject:
Housing
Abstract:
New housing initiatives include projects of the Lanning Square West Neighborhood Development Corp. and the Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) (Walt Whitman Village)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6B
Article Title:
CCMUA privatization would save little
Publication Date:
April 23, 1997
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Abstract:
Savings could be small because most of the yearly bill goes to debt service
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Summit to benefit Camden: Volunteers to clean up neighborhoods
Publication Date:
April 25, 1997
Subject:
Volunteer Service
Abstract:
Camden and South Jersey participates in the President's Summit for America's Future
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
Trouble for port merger
Publication Date:
April 27, 1997
Subject:
Ports of Philadelphia and Camden (PPC)
Abstract:
Wrangling over whether too much power would rest in Pennsylvania's hands might sink the plan designed to keep Camden and Philadelphia competitive with other East Coast ports
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Andrews launches campaign
Publication Date:
April 10, 1997
Subject:
Andrews, Robert E., Elections, Gubernatorial
Abstract:
Rob Andrews, Congressman representing the First Congressional District is seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor. Milton Milan is supporting his opponent, Jim McGreevey for the democratic nomination
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
School board candidates say fiscal accountability a priority
Publication Date:
April 10, 1997
Subject:
Board of Education, Elections
Abstract:
Fifteen candidates are running for three seats. City voters re-elected only one of three incumbents, Jose E. Delgado Jr. Other winners were newcomers, Gilbert Shepherd and Martha Wilson.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B
Article Title:
Webster asks for opportunity to prove himself
Publication Date:
April 13, 1997
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral
Abstract:
Series: Leadership at a Crossroads. Profiles mayoral candidates and presents biographies, views and accomplishments
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 6B
Article Title:
Proposed Camco animal shelter a boon to some, threat to others
Publication Date:
April 14, 1997
Subject:
Animal Welfare
Abstract:
Operators of the animal shelter in Voorhees discuss projected effect of new Lakeland shelter and problems arising from the explosion of animals coming from Camden City where few are spayed or neutered
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
DRPA awards toll system contract
Publication Date:
April 17, 1997
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
The DRPA awarded a contract to a Syntonic Technologies Inc., a Harrisburg, Pa. electronics firm to install E-Z Pass, an automated toll system at the DRPA bridges
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10D
Article Title:
Camden City Council adopts 1997 budget
Publication Date:
April 17, 1997
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Budget was supposed to be adopted in September and covers to June 30, 1997. Council also approved a sale of 11 acres to the U.S. Postal Service
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
15A
Article Title:
County tax rate is down by 1 cent
Publication Date:
April 18, 1997
Subject:
Camden County, Taxation
Abstract:
Decreases in 23 towns and 14 will see decrease. Chart: Camden County tax chart by municipality
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Camden Council slate hopes to revive neighborhoods
Publication Date:
April 30, 1997
Subject:
Elections, City Council
Abstract:
City Council hopefuls on mayoral candidate, Donald Dhamiri Council's slate: William Spearman, Warren Sykes, Gilbert L. 'Whip' Wilson
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
12A
Article Title:
Camden police disclaim report Milan a suspect in 1988 murder
Publication Date:
May 1, 1997
Subject:
Corruption, Political, Elections, Mayoral, Milan, Milton, Webster, Arnold W.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Cooper Health System drops financially struggling HMO
Publication Date:
May 2, 1997
Subject:
Cooper Health System
Abstract:
HMO Community Healthcare Plan (CHP), a joint venture of Cooper and CAMcare Health Corp., closes
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Camden mayoral slate seeks an end to suburban rule
Publication Date:
May 2, 1997
Subject:
Elections, City Council
Abstract:
City Council hopefuls on Mayoral candidate Frank Fulbrook's slate: Dwayne Davis, Richard Brown, and Evelyn Rivera
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B
Article Title:
Tenant heads housing agency
Publication Date:
May 2, 1997
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing, U.S. Housing & Urban Development Dept. (HUD)
Abstract:
Odessa Paulk-Jones, a Roosevelt Manor resident & activist was elected to head the CHA board
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
11B
Article Title:
Court upholds deregulation of N.J. trash disposal system
Publication Date:
May 2, 1997
Subject:
Trash Disposal
Abstract:
Judges rule that the state's sold waste disposal regulation unconstitutionally discriminates against out-of-state operators.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Firm criticizes CCMUA privatization guidelines
Publication Date:
May 4, 1997
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Abstract:
Privatization plan goes forward
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Camden mayoral candidates begin their final drives
Publication Date:
May 4, 1997
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6B
Article Title:
Milan's slate eyes a better Camden
Publication Date:
May 6, 1997
Subject:
Elections, City Council
Abstract:
City Council hopefuls on mayoral candidate Milton Milan's slate: Israel Nieves, Delores Showell, and Margaret Reddick
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10A
Article Title:
Camden plan to fire 43 angers workers
Publication Date:
May 7, 1997
Subject:
Board of Education, Public Schools
Abstract:
City school board plans to abolish the positions of 43 administrators, clerks and other nonteaching positions
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Three running for Camden council on Webster's slate
Publication Date:
May 8, 1997
Subject:
Elections, City Council
Abstract:
City Council hopefuls on mayor Arnold W. Webster's slate: James Mathes Jr., Gwendolyn Faison, and John Gilliams
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
16A
Article Title:
Educator, police officer part of 'New Vision' ticket
Publication Date:
May 8, 1997
Subject:
Elections, City Council
Abstract:
City Council hopefuls on Rosemary Jackson's slate: Lola Moore, and Jose Delgado Jr.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
17A
Article Title:
Milan ousts Webster as Camden Mayor
Publication Date:
May 14, 1997
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral, Hispanic Americans, Milan, Milton
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 7A
Article Title:
N.J. high court rejects school funding law
Publication Date:
May 15, 1997
Subject:
Education, Finance
Abstract:
Fight on funding public education continues
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 13A
Article Title:
Cooper, Pa. hospital firm discuss purchase
Publication Date:
May 16, 1997
Subject:
Cooper Health System
Abstract:
Cooper Health System is considers acquisition by the Allegheny Health System
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Ruling elates schools in cities. More money: Officials in Camden and other urban districts are planning how they will spend the additional aid
Publication Date:
May 18, 1997
Subject:
Education, Finance
Abstract:
Camden superintendent makes plans for expected additional aid. Chart: 1997-98 Dollar Disparity for Special Needs Districts
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B
Article Title:
N.J. Senate passes port-unification bill
Publication Date:
May 23, 1997
Subject:
Ports of Philadelphia and Camden (PPC)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10E
Article Title:
Fairview's decline raises concern
Publication Date:
May 25, 1997
Subject:
Fairview
Abstract:
Public and private efforts are being made to preserve the neighborhood's distinctive architecture
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B