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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:
Camden development council getting positive reviews
Publication Date:
September 13, 1994
Subject:
Camden, Government and Politics
Abstract:
Established by Mayor Arnold W. Webster, includes representatives from Camden's housing, parking, and redevelopment authorities, the Cooper's ferry Development Association and the Delaware River Port Authority
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10A
Article Title:
Qualifying families sought for food plan
Publication Date:
September 13, 1994
Subject:
Public Welfare, Social Services
Abstract:
County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental food program has received the largest grant since the program started 20 years ago
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6B
Article Title:
City apartments gleam as overdue renovation projects gets under way
Publication Date:
September 28, 1994
Subject:
Public Housing
Abstract:
Renovations at Roosevelt Manor in South camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Camden refocusing Mischief Night efforts
Publication Date:
September 28, 1994
Subject:
Mischief Night
Abstract:
Effort to be scaled down and more positive
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Malcolm X gang member sentenced to 22 years [Term: The federal prison term of 265 months was imposed for possession of crack and powder cocaine]
Publication Date:
September 24, 1994
Subject:
Gangs
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Supermarket planner short of funds
Publication Date:
September 8, 1994
Subject:
North Camden, Supermarkets
Abstract:
Developer of new supermarket in North Camden is asking the city, the DRPA and other lends for $1.9 million to finish the supermarket
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Pair's vision for future; cellulose; approvals sought for city plant
Publication Date:
September 12, 1994
Subject:
North Camden, Trash Disposal
Abstract:
Owners of company called Recovery and Reclamation Inc. (RRI) attempt to interest city in investing in plant to transform cellulose from waste into chemicals including ethanol on dump site at State Street and Harrison Avenue in North Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Ranking the municipalities: Incomes and House Values
Publication Date:
June 16, 1905
Subject:
Poverty
Abstract:
Income and Housing value statistics for municipalities in New jersey. Concentration on North Jersey but South Jersey municipalities included in many tables
Article Title:
Panel may hold key to jail relations
Publication Date:
September 12, 1994
Subject:
Camden County Correctional Facility, Camden County Jail
Abstract:
New Department of Corrections Advisory Board to advise County on improving conditions at jail
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Camden may lose Quality Foods [Rumor: The firm is said to be considering the former Mrs. Paul's plant in Phila.]
Publication Date:
September 23, 1994
Subject:
Local Companies, Businesses, Camden
Abstract:
Quality Foods Inc. of South Camden considering other location despite efforts to keep company in Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10D & 9D
Article Title:
Housing plans approved [Location: the city apartments will be built at South 7th Street and Ferry Avenue]
Publication Date:
September 8, 1994
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Centerville, Housing
Abstract:
Housing Advocate, Peter O'Connor, questioned if the agency project's impact on the Centerville neighborhood had really been investigated
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
16A
Article Title:
E. Camden mini-station dedicated [Location: The police station is near the Pennsauken border. The opening comes after Pennsauken scrapped a plan to stop cars leaving Camden]
Publication Date:
September 23, 1994
Subject:
Community Policing, East Camden
Abstract:
New police mini-station on Marlton Pike was dedicated
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 16A
Article Title:
Race for county sheriff viewed as 'a civil war'
Publication Date:
September 25, 1994
Subject:
Camden County Sheriff
Abstract:
William J. Simon vs Michael W. McLaughlin
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 12A
Article Title:
Educator sets goals for Camden [Aim: The key goal is to be certified by the state]
Publication Date:
September 2, 1994
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
New Camden school superintendent, Roy J. Dawson presents goals
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Government team to advise Camden; Task Force will seek solutions for city's ills
Publication Date:
September 10, 1994
Subject:
Economic Development, Camden, Government and Politics
Abstract:
Gov. Christie Whitman plans to set up a special team of top state and local officials to tackle the city's ills
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A
Article Title:
The fat lady sang' for the hero; Navy veteran saluted in Camden
Publication Date:
September 25, 1994
Subject:
History, Camden
Abstract:
George Robinson was awarded Defense Medal, 48 years after being dishonorably discharged from the Navy
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
City agencies get $1.7M in grants for social services
Publication Date:
September 3, 1994
Subject:
Housing, Social Services
Abstract:
Funds to be used for housing, legal services,
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Downtown revitalization nears [Prospects: Several projects are proposed to bring new commerce to downtown Camden]
Publication Date:
July 9, 1995
Subject:
Urban Renewal
Abstract:
A Shopping Center, office building and restaurant have been proposed for the 400 and 500 blocks of Federal Street near Broadway. John Silvestri's firm, Site Development Inc. of Mount Laurel, has been designated as developer of the area tentatively called
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 7B
Article Title:
Sexual Behavior of Clients with Street Prostitutes in Camden, N.J.
Publication Date:
November 1, 1991
Subject:
Prostitution
Source:
Journal of Sex Research
Page/Section Location:
579-591
Article Title:
Sexual Behavior of Resident Street Prostitutes with their Clients in Camden, N.J.
Publication Date:
November 1, 1989
Subject:
Prostitution
Source:
Journal of Sex Research
Page/Section Location:
460-478
Article Title:
Waterfront improvements will benefit all
Publication Date:
July 7, 1995
Subject:
Delaware River, East Camden, Waterfront
Abstract:
Four acres of Delaware riverfront land in East Camden is cleaned up by the South Jersey Port Corporation (SJPC) in a land bartering deal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Universal Service From the Bottom Up: A Profile of Telecommunications Access in Camden, New Jersey
Publication Date:
June 17, 1905
Subject:
Economic Development
Abstract:
Discusses telephone access in Camden, with relevant statistics
Article Title:
Residents flee fire in high-rise: 14 injured; tenants say fire alarms didn't ring
Publication Date:
July 7, 1995
Subject:
Apartment Houses, Fires
Abstract:
Fire at Northgate I
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Black-Hispanic' quarrel heats up
Publication Date:
July 2, 1995
Subject:
African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Politics & Government
Abstract:
Tensions rise; Hispanics and African Americans argue over control of city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
N.J. skirting issue of school integration [Issue: Despite the fact that its laws call for racial balance in the schools, New Jersey still has the fourth most segregated system of public education in the nation. Regionalization has been discussed, but stat
Publication Date:
July 2, 1995
Subject:
Race Relations, Public Schools
Abstract:
Also includes racial statistics for student population in three county area
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A
Article Title:
State Auditing Camden schools' payroll records
Publication Date:
July 26, 1995
Subject:
Board of Education, Public Schools
Abstract:
Board members also debating charges of nepotism and job 'double-dipping'
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Grading Camden's Schools: Violence remains district's downside
Publication Date:
July 26, 1995
Subject:
Public Schools, Violence
Abstract:
The district needs a better approach to security as part of an anti-violence strategy that teaches alternatives. Statistics on Violent incidents
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B
Article Title:
Contract stirs dissent in Camden
Publication Date:
July 26, 1995
Subject:
Waterfront
Abstract:
Councilman, Michael Devlin questioned aspects of a $75,000 contract with Gaston-Thacker General Partners of Atlanta. They were hired to develop a preliminary plan for demolishing three vacant buildings on the Waterfront once occupied by RCA
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Open-door attitude brings parents into the equation
Publication Date:
July 25, 1995
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
Involvement of family with the school
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Grading Camden's Schools: Money and effort yield more hope than results
Publication Date:
July 23, 1995
Subject:
Education, Finance, Public Schools
Abstract:
Improvements and problems (truancy, attendance, etc.) of the Camden City School System
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Taking aim at suburban drug buyers
Publication Date:
July 28, 1995
Subject:
Narcotics and Crime
Abstract:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden starts campaign by mailing letters to 50 suburbanites who have been arrested by Camden Police
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Workers at city recycling plant walk off job to protest conditions
Publication Date:
July 21, 1995
Subject:
Employment, Recycling
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Camden, U.S. finalize empowerment agreement [Purpose: The money will be spent on economic development, housing, social services and job creation]
Publication Date:
July 20, 1995
Subject:
Empowerment Zone
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Whitman offers $8.2 million to aid PATCO rail line
Publication Date:
July 20, 1995
Subject:
PATCO
Abstract:
Governor Whitman offers funds to prevent fare raises
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A
Article Title:
Sloan El votes for a new Democratic party [Reform: The school board member and nominee for city council wants to change the way the Democrats operate in Camden]
Publication Date:
July 16, 1995
Subject:
Biography, Politics & Government
Abstract:
Profile of Ali Sloan El, who is building a new political machine
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3A
Article Title:
Keating guilty of bribery
Publication Date:
July 15, 1995
Subject:
Camden County, Corruption, Political
Abstract:
Convicted on 29 Counts, the Camden County clerk said he would resign. He faces up to 20 years in jail and $3 million in fines
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
North Camden getting $34M to begin rebuilding
Publication Date:
July 15, 1995
Subject:
Bank Loans, North Camden, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Governor, Mayor and representatives of five major banks announced the North Camden Compact, a consortium that over the next 15 years will pump $34 million into rebuilding North Camden. Projects: State Street Beautification Project, Main Street Project,
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Firm offers new blueprint for Camden Apartments
Publication Date:
July 14, 1995
Subject:
Apartment Houses, Centerville
Abstract:
Michael Levitt, president of the Michaels Development Company Inc. of Marlton says the firm will pay full real estate taxes to the city, county and schools
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
E-Centre security a hit: No serious crime reported at facility
Publication Date:
July 27, 1995
Subject:
Blockbuster-Sony Music Entertainment Centre, Waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A
Article Title:
Science program readies teens for medical careers
Publication Date:
July 27, 1995
Subject:
Medical Arts High School
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
Group to move shelter to Camden [Relocation: The VOA will rehab a building to house homeless men]
Publication Date:
July 21, 1995
Subject:
Homeless Persons, Volunteers of America (VOA)
Abstract:
VOA to rebab building in South Camden to house the new shelter
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B
Article Title:
Mercury level reported low
Publication Date:
November 18, 1994
Subject:
Camden County Trash-To-Steam Incinerator, Mercury
Abstract:
Study by the Academy of Natural Sciences found the presence of contaminated fish to be surprisingly small. The study was commissioned by the Camden County Freeholders
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Preliminary Assessment of Mercury in Freshwater Fish from Camden County, New Jersey
Publication Date:
October 7, 1994
Subject:
Camden County Trash-To-Steam Incinerator, Mercury
Abstract:
Study sponsored by Camden County Freeholders for Pollution Control Financing Authority of Camden County. Mercury level reported low for industrialized area
Article Title:
Teachers, bishop at odds over proposed union
Publication Date:
September 23, 1994
Subject:
Catholic Church, Trade Unions
Abstract:
Teachers at Catholic elementary school take the archdiocese to court over right to unionize. Editorial criticizes Archbishop James MacDonald for his opposition
Source:
National Catholic Reporter
Page/Section Location:
3
Article Title:
Violence in American cities: Young black males is the answer but what was the question
Publication Date:
July 1, 1994
Subject:
Homicide
Abstract:
Violent death rates for all groups high in cities of Camden, Trenton, and Newark
Source:
Social Science & Medicine
Page/Section Location:
179-187
Article Title:
Annual Report
Publication Date:
June 14, 1905
Subject:
Health, Statistics
Abstract:
Activities, budget, statistics
Article Title:
Departmental Statistics: First six months reports
Publication Date:
June 17, 1905
Subject:
Health Department
Abstract:
Statistics on seven divisions
Article Title:
Camden County Homeless Continuum of Care System - 1995/CPAC
Publication Date:
June 17, 1905
Subject:
Homeless Persons
Abstract:
Homeless provider inventories, homeless needs, long range strategy and action steps, statistics, etc.
Article Title:
Crowds find hot nights and cool jazz
Publication Date:
August 3, 1995
Subject:
Music, Waterfront
Abstract:
Free concerts on the Waterfront (in Wiggins Park) are a sign of Camden's renaissance
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Camden Agency approves consultant
Publication Date:
August 3, 1995
Subject:
Music, Waterfront
Abstract:
Camden Redevelopment Agency approved an $80,000 agreement between the agency and Synterra, Ltd. The mayor supported the Philadelphia firm for development of Project Arizona. Funds for Synterra will come from DRPA funds
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Camden County Democrats oppose free audit from state
Publication Date:
August 4, 1995
Subject:
Camden County
Abstract:
Courier-Post calls for audit of County government; County hires Russell Harrison, a Rutgers professor. Courier-Post criticizes choice, state would have done audit at no cost to county and would have started in two weeks and would have completed before th
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B
Article Title:
Problems linger as Camden County Jail expansion stalls
Publication Date:
August 7, 1995
Subject:
Camden County Correctional Facility, Camden County Jail
Abstract:
Crowded conditions in Camden County Jail
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Keys to success 'come from within'
Publication Date:
July 23, 1995
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
Camden City Student success stories
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7A
Article Title:
Program hopes to give kids that extra little spark
Publication Date:
July 23, 1995
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
Progams that relate education to the real world
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7A
Article Title:
Grading Camden's Schools: Camden struggling to retain teachers
Publication Date:
July 24, 1995
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
Turnover: Statistics indicate that educators are using Camden schools as a stepping stone to jobs in other districts
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4A
Article Title:
Grading Camden's Schools: Changes predicted for school district
Publication Date:
July 27, 1995
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
Changes to come next year; new school board members
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8A
Article Title:
Camden Board member seeks nepotism rule
Publication Date:
July 28, 1995
Subject:
Board of Education, Public Schools
Abstract:
Jose Delgado calls for new policies on overtime pay and preferences for part-time jobs
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
Plant billed as solution to water shortage
Publication Date:
July 30, 1995
Subject:
Water Supply
Abstract:
New Jersey-American Water Co. plant in Delran will be completed in September; controversies still remain
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Camden nobody knows: why Camden businesses aren't benefitting from development on the waterfront- and a guide to eats and entertainment visitors don't hear about
Publication Date:
July 28, 1995
Subject:
Economic Conditions, Waterfront
Abstract:
Revival of Camden on Waterfront has not helped local merchants
Source:
City Paper
Page/Section Location:
16-20
Article Title:
School leader appalled at system
Publication Date:
August 7, 1995
Subject:
Board of Education, Public Schools
Abstract:
Camden is failing its kids; Rosemary R. Jackson, new city board of education president, says nothing prepared her for the Camden Public School system.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Lanning Square housing proposal gains supporters
Publication Date:
August 8, 1995
Subject:
Lanning Square
Abstract:
Two activists, Roy Jones and Mangaliso Davis, want the city council to apply for $2.5 million in state housing funds on its behalf. Lanning Square is bounded by Broadway, Mickle Boulevard, Pine Street and the Delaware River
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Northgate gets month to correct violations
Publication Date:
August 9, 1995
Subject:
Northgate II
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Firm's previous troubles revealed [Default:] A firm hired to oversee Waterfront demolition had $1.8 million in previous, unpaid default judgments filed against it
Publication Date:
August 10, 1995
Subject:
Urban Renewal, Waterfront
Abstract:
Problems of Thacker Engineering Inc.- troubled Atlantic City construction project, judgments, etc.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Former bridge angels get second life
Publication Date:
December 8, 1992
Subject:
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Abstract:
Sculptured angels were removed from bridge in 1949
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Championship that never was; unpopular decision robbed Walcott of heavyweight crown
Publication Date:
December 8, 1992
Subject:
Walcott, 'Jersey Joe' (1914-1994)
Abstract:
Story of the Louis - Walcott bout of Dec. 5, 1947
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7C (U)
Article Title:
Wild year in city politics to end with special election
Publication Date:
November 29, 1992
Subject:
City Charter, City Council
Abstract:
Chronology of events leading to the special election on December 8, 1992.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
11A (U)
Article Title:
How questions will appear
Publication Date:
November 29, 1992
Subject:
City Charter, City Council
Abstract:
Wording of charter questions on ballot
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
11A (U)
Article Title:
Debate persists over best use of city's Block N
Publication Date:
December 4, 1992
Subject:
Business Districts
Abstract:
Block between Broadway, Mickle Boulevard, Federal Street and South 5th Street
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
Tie vote kills referendum on county charter study
Publication Date:
December 4, 1992
Subject:
County Charters
Abstract:
Freeholders reject proposal for county charter study
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B (U)
Article Title:
Patrol plans stalled: agencies' turf battles keep police off streets
Publication Date:
December 5, 1992
Subject:
Camden County Sheriff, Police
Abstract:
Camden County Sheriff offers Camden County officers to supplement Camden City Police patrols. Police Chief Bob Pugh declines, because, police say, Sheriff Simon wants too much control
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
The battle to reslice Camden pie; city returns to polls to consider ward system
Publication Date:
December 6, 1992
Subject:
City Charter, City Council
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
12C (U)
Article Title:
The case for question 1 ...
Publication Date:
December 6, 1992
Subject:
City Charter, City Council
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
12C (U)
Article Title:
Four-Ward city council approved in Camden
Publication Date:
December 9, 1992
Subject:
City Charter, City Council
Abstract:
In special municipal election, Camden voters voted for plan to establish a four ward city council system proposed by the City Council
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
Crunch time: Democrats plan to strip funds from Sheriff to buy more police protection for Camden
Publication Date:
December 11, 1992
Subject:
Camden County Sheriff, Police
Abstract:
Freeholder Board plans to cut funding to some county departments and give up to $1 million to the county prosecutor's office to fight the illegal drug trade and other major crimes in the city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A (U)
Article Title:
Bryant is reprimanded for lease agreement
Publication Date:
December 11, 1992
Subject:
Bryant, Wayne R., Political Ethics
Abstract:
Assemblyman Wayne Bryant, D-Camden, was reprimanded Thursday for taking part in a lucrative lease agreement with the state without asking their prior permission
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A (U)
Article Title:
Commission to redraw Camden's wards takes over
Publication Date:
December 11, 1992
Subject:
City Council, Politics & Government
Abstract:
Five-member Ward Commission hires engineering firm to draw up new councilmanic wards
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B (U)
Article Title:
Will wards alter politics in Camden?
Publication Date:
December 13, 1992
Subject:
City Charter, City Council
Abstract:
Analysis: will changes make any difference in the daily lives of residents
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 6B (U)
Article Title:
Camden's old neighborhoods exist in name only
Publication Date:
December 14, 1992
Subject:
History, Camden, Neighborhoods
Abstract:
Camden's old neighborhoods from Dogwoodtown to Spicerville are described
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
Giant power plant proposed: N.C. firm eyes site in N. Camden
Publication Date:
December 16, 1992
Subject:
Duke Energy Corporation, Harrison Avenue Landfill, Pollution
Abstract:
The proposed 'Camden Clean Energy' facility would be located on 40 vacant acres of city-owned land at the former Harrison Avenue landfill along the Delaware River. It would pulverize coal into gas, which would in turn produce electricity. Some see the p
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 13A (U)
Article Title:
County plans 'recycling mall'
Publication Date:
December 16, 1992
Subject:
Recycling
Abstract:
New recycling facility to be up and running by the summer and will handle newspaper, mixed paper, junk mail, and bottles, cans, and plastics. The current plant on Mount Ephraim Avenue would be shut down when the new facility comes on line
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8B (U)
Article Title:
Camden gets waterfront amphitheater
Publication Date:
December 17, 1992
Subject:
Waterfront, Pace Entertainment Group, Sony Corporation, Theaters
Abstract:
$25,000 seat amphitheater for the performing arts will debut on the downtown waterfront by the spring of 1994. To be built by Sony Music/PACE
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8A (U)
Article Title:
Camden approves budget; tax rate to rise 48 cents
Publication Date:
December 18, 1992
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Real Property, Taxation
Abstract:
City Council votes to adopt $95.6 million municipal budget that will boost property tax rate by 48 cents
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B (U)
Article Title:
Camden's 'house of hospitality'
Publication Date:
December 18, 1992
Subject:
Leavenhouse
Abstract:
Leavenhouse holds to a '60s sense of community, caring
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
C1 & C12 (U)
Article Title:
Camden seizing initiative: rebuilding effort starts to take shape
Publication Date:
December 21, 1992
Subject:
Camden Initiative, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Although not yet funded or finalized results from Camden Initiative already being seen
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
A year marked by wave of killings
Publication Date:
December 27, 1992
Subject:
Homicide
Abstract:
Record number sends shock waves through Camden. Camden now per-capita homicide capital of New Jersey
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A (U)
Article Title:
A touch of class, with a payoff. Campuses give Camden new vitality, new image
Publication Date:
December 27, 1992
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden, Rowan College, Camden County College, Thomas Edison State College
Abstract:
Describes the development of the four colleges located in Camden
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
B1 & B6 (U)
Article Title:
Unlicensed rentals abound across region; lack of inspectors, clout leave homes unsafe
Publication Date:
December 27, 1992
Subject:
Rental Housing
Abstract:
Camden one of cities discussed
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
A1 & A15 (U)
Article Title:
Mayor: City needs help to curb killings
Publication Date:
December 28, 1992
Subject:
Firearms, Homicide
Abstract:
Mayor says he lacks resources to combat the growing violence; recommends gun buy-back program
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B (U)
Article Title:
Progress, setbacks in Camden County: looking back at 1992
Publication Date:
December 28, 1992
Subject:
Camden Chronology
Abstract:
Democrats take back control of county government; closing of McCrory's at Broadway & Kaighn Avenue; Time Magazine article; plight of Hispanics brings about creation of Commission for Hispanic Affairs and Community Development; opening of Aquarium, Februar
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B (U)
Article Title:
Preliminary ward plan is approved
Publication Date:
December 31, 1992
Subject:
City Council, Politics & Government
Abstract:
Preliminary plan for new councilmanic wards us approved. Map and description of boundaries also included
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
Victim: caught in the environmental web
Publication Date:
June 15, 1905
Subject:
Environmental Cleanup Responsibility Act (ECRA)
Abstract:
Environmental Cleanup Responsibility Act (ECRA) and its effect on the economy and on Camden
Article Title:
Land valuation analysis
Publication Date:
June 15, 1905
Subject:
Camden, Statistics, Real Property, Valuation
Abstract:
Continuation of Twenty Year Analysis (Ref HC108.C2L88 1992)
Article Title:
Organizing communities
Publication Date:
June 15, 1905
Subject:
Community Development, Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), Leavenhouse
Abstract:
Article on community organizing including sections on goals, criteria for success, picking issues, operation, and tactics. Uses examples from Leavenhouse and Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC)
Source:
Social Anarchism: A Journal of Practice and Theory
Page/Section Location:
16-32
Article Title:
Guide to Affordable Housing in New Jersey/ Guide to New Jersey Affordable Housing
Publication Date:
June 15, 1905
Subject:
Housing, Housing Project, Government
Abstract:
Information on affordable housing subsidized mainly by Federal and state programs and Mount Laurel housing built to meet regional affordable housing standards. Lists, by county, the developments. For Camden County, lists name of development, address, nu
Article Title:
City development group receives new quarters
Publication Date:
January 9, 1993
Subject:
Hispanic Americans
Abstract:
Latin American Economic Development Association (LAEDA) to move to 423 Market Street in Spring
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B (U)
Article Title:
Camden ward map adopted
Publication Date:
January 9, 1993
Subject:
City Charter, City Council
Abstract:
City Ward Commission adopts plan recommended by its engineering firm, Remington & Vernick Engineers
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B (U)
Article Title:
1993 South Jersey Community Guide
Publication Date:
June 15, 1905
Subject:
Camden County, Industry, Camden, Churches, Recreation, Shopping Centers
Abstract:
Directory of cultural, religious, health, governmental, recreational, educational, business, and shopping facilities in Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester counties
Article Title:
Camden housing boss fulfills his promise: public housing system is getting better
Publication Date:
January 2, 1993
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing, Quattlebaum
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7A (U)
Article Title:
Camden's 1992 homicide toll sets a grim record
Publication Date:
January 3, 1993
Subject:
Homicide
Abstract:
Numbers changed, but many aspects remained the same. Young minorities killed other young minorities and guns were more plentiful than ever
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
B1 & B3 (U)
Article Title:
Camden County facing year of trial, triumph
Publication Date:
January 4, 1993
Subject:
Camden Chronology
Abstract:
Plans for 1993: Camden Initiative; Economic development projects (federal court building due to open, construction of 25,000 seat open air amphitheater set to begin in spring 1993, progress continues on GE Aerospace complex, new coal-powered electric pow
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B (U)