A District’s Wrong Turn
When Camden tried to close three magnet schools amid a $91M deficit, students protested — and won. But the deeper fight over who controls Camden's schools isn't over.
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What it Means That Jalen Hurts Came to Camden
Hurts is proving that books can build what bricks and stones can’t.
Camden Is Burning: EMR And The NJ Political Machine
Behind the toxic smoke at European Metal Recycling lies a $6.7 million deal and a network of political influence that leaves Camden’s Black and Latino residents in the line of fire.
Are Eds and Meds Part of the Neo-Colonial Apparatus?
Massive tax breaks and shiny new buildings aren't enough.
A City Surveilled
Camden operates the largest drone program in South Jersey with little regulation. But whose safety does it really serve?
Camden’s School Takeover: How State Control Stripped Democratic Power From Residents
State control of Camden schools has stripped residents of democratic power while accelerating closures and charter expansion.
Campbell Soup’s ‘Poor People’ Problem Goes Way Deeper
An analysis of Camden’s politics, corporate gentrification, and Campbell Soup’s influence on racial and economic inequality for Black and Latino residents.
NJ Isn’t Turning Red: It Already Is
New Jersey looks blue, but its politics run red. This Camden Front and Center column explains why and how.
If You Know Trump, You Know Jack
Jack Ciattarelli’s visit to Camden’s Donkey’s Place sparked backlash and questions about the restaurant’s political stance.
Neo-Colonialism In Camden City Politics
Camden’s economic summit highlighted business and political power, but residents say their voices and concerns were left out.