Camden’s Beloved Homeless Woman Was Killed. Her City Mourned Like Family.
Lisa Mellet lived on Camden's streets for decades. Her murder ended the city's historic homicide-free winter — and revealed how deeply a community can love someone.
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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.
Feces, Rats, Neglect: Camden Tenants Detail Housing ‘Nightmare’
Residents of three Conifer Realty properties say years of neglect have created a public health crisis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Jersey To See Expanded Public Transit Options This Fall
South Jersey transit expands with new electric buses, a Vineland–Atlantic City shuttle, and microtransit services to boost access.
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.
Feces, Rats, Neglect: Camden Tenants Detail Housing ‘Nightmare’
Residents of three Conifer Realty properties say years of neglect have created a public health crisis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Jersey To See Expanded Public Transit Options This Fall
South Jersey transit expands with new electric buses, a Vineland–Atlantic City shuttle, and microtransit services to boost access.