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A man who kept hope alive
In a city he visited often, the Rev. Jesse Jackson is being remembered for his efforts to “keep hope alive” – as he put it – among African Americans. Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen issued a statement on Jackson’s passing at…
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Storm ‘potential to be historic’
The Camden County Department of Public Works is ensuring the county’s 1,200 lane miles of road are safe and passable for motorists. Southern New Jesey is expected to receive anywhere from 12 to 18 inches of snow. Additionally, Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared New…
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American Water opens grant program
New Jersey American Water has launched its 2026 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant program. The foundation invites community partners to apply for grants that promote clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation projects. It awarded a combined total of…
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Jefferson hospitals earn care designation
Jefferson Health’s Cherry Hill, Washington Township and Stratford hospitals have received the Age-Friendly Health System designation by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). The age-friendly program includes two levels: the participant level and the committed-to-care excellence level. As of December,…
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Camden Catholic student a national merit finalist
Camden Catholic High School of Cherry Hill has announced that senior Kuyill Ponnappan is a National Merit Scholarship finalist. National finalists represent the top 1% of U.S. students who took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Ponnappan was selected…
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Build them and they will come
The Camden County Board of Commissioners and Mayor David Fleisher recently announced eight new pickleball courts at two locations that are expected by fall. According to a timeline provided by the township, a contract has been awarded and construction will…