Head of Camden FOP Warns of Possible Riots If City Adopts County Policing
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 1 president John Williamson believes a new, countywide police force would lead to increased crime -- and more.
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Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 1 president John Williamson believes a new, countywide police force would lead to increased crime -- and more.
The changes could come as soon as the end of this year. The police union is considering legal action.
The plan, submitted last week to the New Jersey Civil Service Commission, calls for the layoff of 108 police officers and supervisors which, when paired with 42 job cuts in other departments, will save the city about $5½ million.
Camden's mayor is expressing relief over a reversal by Gov. Chris Christie after he initially canceled the state's transitional aid program to distressed communities.
Officials at New Jersey Transit have approved the second half of a federally funded project that will, when complete, link the popular River Line light rail service with the not-so-popular Atlantic City-to-Philadelphia rail line.
Democratic state senators, needing some Republican support to override the governor's vetoes, got none.
Camden police chief J. Scott Thomson has been doing double-duty for the past year, handling the police operations and making decisions on personnel and finance matters. Now, retired state police major Lanuel Ferguson will be the civilian director of police.
Last week's budget cuts from Trenton could leave financially distressed urban areas like Camden in serious trouble.
Local food banks say they're still waiting for $2 million in funding from the Delaware River Port Authority, approved by the agency more than a year and a half ago but subsequently put on hold.
In the face of a shaky economy and changing tastes around the world, Campbell's Soup Company is cutting back.
City and federal officials vow to keep working until they know what started Sunday's latest major industrial fire in Camden, NJ.
The chiefs are worried that the county is moving too quickly towards consolidation and that their input isn't being considered.
The breast cancer organization "Komen for the Cure" has launched its first-ever initiative for breast health and cancer awareness aimed at Latina women in Camden County.
The investigation and clean-up continues in Camden, where the second major fire in a week took place on Saturday.
New Jersey governor Chris Christie has unveiled a plan that, if approved by the state legislature, would launch a five-year pilot program to form public/private partnerships to run public schools in New Jersey.
A new community garden just outside Campbell's Field will help teach some Camden, NJ teens about community service and entrepreneurship.
Tierra Pressley was killed outside a Camden bar, caught in the crossfire of what prosecutors dubbed a "Bloods initiation hit."
The La Salle University baseball team is in a dogfight for one of the six spots in this year's Atlantic-10 Tournament, and one big reason for their success has been sophomore closer Pat Christensen.
Meanwhile, the US Third Circuit Court of Appeals wants the Camden federal judge who heard this matter last week to consider the effect on Lewis' candidacy of a state-mandated, four-year residency requirement, and to decide whether it runs afoul of the US Constitution.
The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development wants the financially strapped city of Camden, NJ to fork over hundreds of thousands of dollars for long-term projects that were never completed, and the city says it will comply.
"Well, today's exercise is part of an ongoing training for boat operations -- boarding and tactical maneuvering on large ships," said police lieutenant Stephen Jones.
The City of Camden is considering imposing a curfew on restaurants in an effort to cut down on late-night crime. But some business owners are threatening legal action to block it.
Camden County had laid off about one-sixth of its workforce in the name of economy.
Dozens of police and firefighters are back on the streets of Camden, NJ, two and a half months after they -- and many more of their colleagues -- were laid off. But how long they'll remain is an open question.
The owners of minor league baseball's Camden Riversharks are looking to bring on local partners to help run the team.
Temperatures early Saturday morning will range from the mid-60s in Philadelphia to the mid-upper in the suburbs, especially north and west of the city.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for August 28, 2026.
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson, who won a World Series with the team in 1980, died Friday morning.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
Temperatures early Saturday morning will range from the mid-60s in Philadelphia to the mid-upper in the suburbs, especially north and west of the city.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for August 28, 2026.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and employer are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Victory Brewing Company's taproom in Philadelphia reopened Friday night after health officials said they found mice and roaches during an inspection earlier this week.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania officials are warning people about fake MyChart messages from scammers.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Seven New Jersey college students had to find a new place to live after heavy rain flooded their home near Rowan University this week.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for August 28, 2026.
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson, who won a World Series with the team in 1980, died Friday morning.
Lawyers for Jerry Sandusky told a court one of his victims signed an affidavit recanting his testimony, court documents say.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean is now a Red Bull athlete.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for a beautiful weekend in the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who, officials say, failed to help a man who was lying in the street before being hit by a car and killed.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and community are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Contreras-Gelves, who is seeking asylum, lives in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Tanner McKee struggled in the Eagles' preseason finale loss to the Bengals, but fans are still hopeful about the 2026 regular season.
A Philadelphia police officer is under investigation after he interacted with a man who was walking unsteadily in the street but failed to help him, officials said. The man was ultimately hit by a car and killed, police said. Police are also looking for the driver of the car.