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Rude awakening for Camden property owners who thought N.J. delayed local tax deadline
A governor’s order allowed municipalities to extend the May 1 quarterly tax deadline by a month, to June 1. As many have now discovered, Camden didn’t.
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New police force from scratch: Camden, N.J. proves it’s possible to reform the police
Amid a public safety crisis, the Camden police dissolved and re-formed in 2013 as a new department. Former police Chief Scott Thomson joined All Things Considered to discuss.
5 years ago
With lessons from Palestine and Ferguson, Philly clergy act as buffers between protesters, police
In addition to helping deescalate tensions between police and protesters, members of the Philly clergy group say they are there to bear witness.
5 years ago
Rizzo name removed from Police Athletic League Center In Port Richmond
Police Athletic League board removes Rizzo's name from the youth center, shortly after the statue of the former mayor was taken down from near City Hall.
5 years ago
Whale collides with boat near Ocean County beach
A small boat nearly capsized close to an Ocean County beach after a whale struck the vessel Monday morning.
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It’s really hard to be a sex worker during a pandemic, so Philly relief fund tries to help
Two nonprofits have raised more than $50,000 in donations.
5 years ago
Camden rekindles industrial past, new plant fueled by tax breaks
ResinTech, which makes water filtration products, is set to open later this month with the help of up to $139 million in taxpayer-funded subsidies.
5 years ago
Listen 4:06When protesters cry ‘defund the police,’ what does it mean?
Supporters say it isn’t about eliminating police entirely; rather, it's about addressing systemic problems in policing and spending more on needs like housing and education.
5 years ago
‘This is step one’: Politicians, police, Philly residents go head-to-head on institutional racism
A Philly Councilmember held a promised meeting Sunday with city leaders, police and protesters in her district. Here’s what they discussed for three hours.
5 years ago
NY Times editorial page editor resigns amid fury over op-ed
The paper announced Sunday that James Bennet had resigned, effective immediately.
5 years ago
Duty to intervene: Floyd cops spoke up but didn’t step in
Even though the rookies’ lawyers say the men spoke out in the moment, they ultimately failed to stop Derek Chauvin when he had his knee on George Floyd's neck.
5 years ago
Beyond protests: 5 more ways to channel anger into action to fight racism
The tragic events of recent weeks can create an opportunity. Given the anger and frustration, experts say there are strategies to channel these emotions into action.
5 years ago
Philadelphia Inquirer editor resigns over ‘Buildings Matter’ headline
The Inquirer had apologized for a “horribly wrong” decision to use the headline, “Buildings Matter, Too,” on a column about looting and vandalism amid ongoing protests.
5 years ago
Huge protest at Art Museum brings thousands to Philly’s largest rally for justice
The march was one of several peaceful gatherings in the city on Saturday.
5 years ago
Protesters at Trenton City Hall demand justice for George Floyd
Protesters also marched in Atlantic City on Saturday from City Hall to the police station, chanting “No justice! No peace! No racist police!”
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