Camden

Deshawn Spears sought help at the Rescue Mission of Trenton after struggling with substance abuse and living on the streets for years. Barrett Young, CEO of the organization, stated that the mission provides holistic support to those facing homelessness, substance abuse disorders, or mental health challenges. Upon entering the facility, individuals are immediately offered essential resources like food and a place to stay.

The nonprofit Neighborhood Collaborative Community Gardens plans to combat Camden's urban heat island effect by installing four vegetated bus shelters across the city next summer. These 'blooming bus stops' will include shade trees, flowering plants, and painted pergolas, promoting public health through green infrastructure. The project is supported by a grant from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for reducing excessive urban heat.

A contractor was critically injured at an EMR scrapyard in Camden after being impaled by a blowtorch while disassembling a crane. The incident occurred days after a court allowed EMR's metal shredder to reopen following legal disputes over fire safety, amidst multiple fires at the site since 2020 that have caused pollution and health concerns for nearby residents.

The All American Gardens apartment complex in Camden, which faced condemnation three years ago due to life-threatening violations, now has 156 new code violations. While most prior issues were addressed by the owner, Nationwide Housing Management, recent inspections found non-life-threatening violations. Camden officials previously criticized the property manager's conduct as 'unacceptable' and 'irresponsible.'

Two workers were injured at EMR’s scrap metal recycling facility in Camden’s Waterfront South neighborhood following an industrial accident. The incident occurred after a court allowed the facility’s shredder to restart operations, which had been halted due to fire safety disputes. One worker remains in critical condition, while the other was discharged with minor injuries.

A man from Camden, Tennessee, was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor after distributing child abuse material on the KIK platform. The arrest followed a 14-month investigation by authorities.

A Tennessee man was arrested and charged with distributing child sexual abuse material via the KIK app. Duncan Alexander Redmond was taken into custody after an investigation led by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, FBI, and Paris Police linked him to the distribution. His phone was seized for forensic examination, and he is being held on a $250,000 bond.

Brixton market traders are campaigning to buy the site for community ownership, fearing corporate gentrification similar to Camden and Old Spitalfields. Their bid competes against private equity firms in a process to acquire Brixton Village and Market Row.

EMR, a scrap metal recycling company in Camden, can restart its metal shredder after a judge required the company to ensure its fire suppression system is operational and implement safety recommendations. The decision follows multiple fires at the facility, which have caused hazardous pollution and evacuations for nearby residents.

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill toured flood damage in Camden after torrential downpours caused flash flooding. She assessed a new high-water rescue vehicle used by firefighters before training was completed, which aided in rescues during the storm.

A 6-year-old girl was bitten by a rabid bat while playing outside her home. Her brothers, Nicklas, 11, and Camden, 16, used a handcrafted sword inspired by the film 'Braveheart' to kill the bat.

Camden has suspended operations at EMR’s junkyard after 14 fires, with residents demanding an end to noxious emissions. Resident Christina Allen described experiencing smoke and ash from a recent fire, which darkened the sky and smelled like burning plastic.

Camden residents filed a class action lawsuit against EMR’s scrap metal facilities, alleging noxious emissions and repeated fires that have disrupted their property use. The company’s shredding facility has experienced over a dozen fires since 2020, prompting Camden to suspend its license, which EMR contested in court.

EMR, a scrap metal recycling company, sued the city of Camden over the suspension of its junkyard license following a two-alarm fire at its facility in May. The city cited multiple fires at EMR's facilities since 2020 as justification, while EMR claims the suspension violated its due process rights. Residents also filed a class action lawsuit against the company over emissions, and officials demanded the facility be shut down.

Camden residents and advocates urged City Council to permanently shut down EMR, a scrap metal recycler linked to over a dozen fires since 2020. The council passed a resolution supporting a statement from local and state officials calling for the facility's closure, while the city suspended EMR's license and issued a cease operations order.

Approximately 100 workers from European Metal Recycling (EMR) in Camden rallied at City Hall to protest officials' calls for the company to shut down, citing job security concerns. The company faces criticism over repeated fires at its facilities, including a recent incident that caused elevated pollution levels and prompted evacuations. Camden officials plan to revoke one of EMR's business licenses.

Camden City Council plans to revoke the business license of EMR, a scrap metal recycler, following a recent fire at its facility. The decision comes after over a dozen fires at EMR's facilities in Camden over the past five years, prompting calls from officials for the company to cease operations. EMR's CEO stated the revocation does not reflect the company's progress or community commitments.

The Green party is gaining support in London, posing a threat to Labour, particularly in inner boroughs such as Camden and Hackney. The Greens may take control of councils like Hackney and become the largest party. Labour strongholds like Lambeth and Lewisham are also under pressure.

Nancy Pexton, 70, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for murdering her sister Jennifer Abbott in London. She stabbed Abbott 10 times, left her body for three days, and stole her Rolex watch.

Nancy Pexton, 70, was found guilty of stabbing her sister Jennifer Abbott, 69, 10 times in a London flat and stealing her diamond-encrusted gold Rolex watch before leaving the body to decompose for three days.

Timothy Jones Sr. feared his son Timothy Jones Jr. murdered his five grandchildren, ages 1 to 8, in 2014. Jones Jr. later admitted to killing them, transporting their bodies in his SUV before dumping them in Alabama. He was arrested in Mississippi after police detected a decomposition odor.

Jennifer Abbott, a filmmaker, was killed by her sister Nancy Pexton, who allegedly stole her gold diamond-encrusted Rolex watch. The murder occurred in Jennifer Abbott's Camden flat in north London, with Nancy Pexton appearing at the Old Bailey court charged with the crime.