Camden sees historic drop in violent crime due to community outreach

Violent crime in Camden has reached its lowest point in 50 years, and county officials credit community outreach programs, such as open gym nights, for this significant improvement.

Violent crime in Camden drops to historic lows thanks to community policing
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The city of Camden announced violent crime is decreasing at an historic rate with total crime at its lowest level in decades. Law enforcement says its work connecting with young people in the community is making a huge difference.

Man charged with murder in 2011 Camden cold case stabbing

Kenyar Hill, 46, was charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of 42-year-old Brian Holden in the Fall of 2011.

NJ unveils Water Safety Strategy program to help reduce drownings

New Jersey is now the third state to develop a statewide water safety strategy to prevent drownings, following California and Hawaii.

NJ unveils water safety strategy aimed at reducing drownings
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Advocates for New Jersey's new water safety strategy ae getting the message out just as the summer swimming season is taking off.

Federal spending cuts threaten vital anti-violence program in Camden

Camden’s leadership and supporters of a community group say a cut in federal funding has threatened an anti-violence program credited with lowering crime.

Federal spending cuts threatens vital anti-violence program in Camden
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Camden?s leadership and supporters of a community group say a cut in federal funding has threatened an anti-violence program credited with lowering crime.

Camden reaches financial agreement with recycling company after huge fire
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Camden mayor has negotiated a $6.7 million agreement for the residents of Waterfront South with the metal recycler after a massive fire in February.

NJ officers involved in deadly shooting won't be charged, over 36 people charged with illegal gambling offenses
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Two Mercer County officers won't face charges in deadly 2024 shooting, firefighter injured in Camden business fire, more than three dozen people charged with illegal gambling offenses in NJ.

List: The cities most affected by inflation in 2025

A recent study shows that some cities across the country are impacted more by inflation than others. Here's where your area ranks on the list.

Environmental concerns remain after massive fire at Camden recycling yard

Camden officials say it’s working with state and county officials along with EMR Metal Yard to “investigate and evaluate" the massive fire that broke out February 21st.

Officer stabbed outside Camden grocery store released from hospital

A Camden police officer who was stabbed in what investigators say was an unprovoked attack over the weekend was released from the hospital on Thursday. 

Massive junkyard fire under control and extinguished, officials say

The thick, black smoke billowed up from the fire and was visible for miles beyond the site of the fire, while up close, huge flames were seen leaping out into the sky. The fire was extinguished by Saturday evening.