Camden Local Pulse

Affordable Housing Revitalization

• 🔥 The Encore Transformation: Hudson Valley Property Group completed the $130M renovation of The Encore in...

Triple-digit heat with 110°+ feels-like temps hits Camden area on July 4.

• Hydrate and prepare: Carry ice water, cold towels, hats, and light...

The $130M transformation of The Encore preserved long-term affordability for 321 families by completing an 18-month renovation with zero resident...

A new state law effective July 1 gives New Jersey sharper tools to penalize group home abuse and neglect of people with disabilities, with first...

Camden healthcare and academic leaders joined forces on June 24 to confront nursing stress and burnout through the Hillary Project, honoring alumna...

Safety and Emergency Alerts

• 🔥 Heat Wave Response: Camden County Police conducted welfare checks on older residents during the historic heat...

Five Camden County veterans were presented with service medals aboard the Battleship New Jersey in recognition of their sacrifices. Commissioner...

• Extreme heat warning remains until 8 PM Saturday with heat indices 105-115°F
• Code orange air quality alert today for sensitive groups; avoid...

Camden's waterfront buzzed with community spirit at SoccerFest 2026, where 300 kids daily joined Rutgers youth camps and inflatables while local...

Camden residents can enjoy a family-friendly Shark Summer at Adventure Aquarium from July 13 to August 16, with exhibits, interactive experiences, and...

Levarn Spells, 71, has been charged with voluntary manslaughter in the July 2025 death of Antwaun Williams following an arrest in the deadly Camden shooting.

Camden County commissioners teamed with Audubon Mayor Rob Jakubowski and Assemblyman Bill Moen to celebrate the new Historical Society Museum, backed...

Camden County offices and courts are closed Friday, July 3, 2026, for Independence Day. They reopen the next business day.

Camden County Police are conducting wellness checks through their senior watch program, bringing water and fans to elderly residents like 59-year-old...

The Camden County Mosquito Control Commission will spray ULV treatments from 1-5 a.m. Thursday, July 2, weather permitting, across dozens of...

• Cooper University Health Care is hiring a full-time Certified Critical Care Technician and Emergency Medical Technician in Camden
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Employment Opportunities

• Patient Access Navigator I: Cooper University Health Care is hiring for full-time and part-time Patient Access...

Camden employers are seeking customer service talent this month, with healthcare roles leading the way.

• Cooper University Health Care (Camden):...

A major alleged drug ring at Camden County Correctional Facility used legal mail to smuggle fentanyl, PCP, cocaine and synthetic cannabinoids, leading...

A landmark in African American golf history faces major change. The former Freeway Golf Course in Gloucester Township could become a $292 million,...