Rutgers-Camden chancellor denounces merger plan

3 February 2012, 10:15 pm

Rutgers-Camden chancellor Wendell E. Pritchett spoke out forcefully Thursday against Gov. Christie's plan to merge the school into Rowan University, adding his weight to a movement within the state's flagship university to try to block the proposal.... Read More »

Students, alumni rally at Rutgers Camden against reorganization plan

2 February 2012, 2:15 pm

An overflow crowd of more than 600 people, including large contingents of students and alumni, came to the Rutgers-Camden campus on Thursday to protest a plan to cede the state university’s South Jersey branch to Rowan University.... Read More »

Rutgers-Camden chief opposes Christie merger plan

2 February 2012, 11:30 am

Rutgers-Camden Chancellor Wendell E. Pritchett on Thursday came out forcefully against Gov. Christie's plan to merge the school into Rowan University.... Read More »

Halo Ball to raise funds for Salvation Army center in Camden

2 February 2012, 7:01 am

MOUNT LAUREL— The South Jersey Young Professional Association (SJYPA) is once again raising funds to support the Salvation Army’s Ray and Joan Kroc Community Corps Center project in Camden by holding the Third Annual Halo Ball. This year’s event will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the... Read More »

Dem leaders in state to push for minimum wage hike

25 January 2012, 11:31 pm

TRENTON An hourly employee in New Jersey who grosses $290 a week working full-time for the minimum wage would earn an extra $50 if the state raises the rate as proposed.... Read More »

Campbell Soup Foundation Honors Community Heroes at Awards Breakfast

24 January 2012, 5:30 am

The Campbell Soup Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Campbell Soup Company , recognized two Camden community leaders at a breakfast held at the company’s world headquarters.... Read More »

Rutgers-Camden group to honor three community leaders

19 January 2012, 1:40 pm

CAMDEN — The Rutgers–Camden Black Law Students Association will honor three community leaders at the 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Champions of Social Justice Awards Banquet on Thursday, Jan. 26.... Read More »

AWAY AT COLLEGE: Washington Townships Kelsey Brown shines at Stockton

18 January 2012, 7:29 pm

Richard Stockton College women’s basketball freshman Kelsey Brown (Washington Township High School) was named New Jersey Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week after averaging 13.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in three games last week.... Read More »

Rutgers outlook to take place at Camden campus

18 January 2012, 12:07 am

After years of holding its economic outlook at area hotels, the Rutgers-Camden Quarterly Business Outlook is coming home.... Read More »

Christie Says He’ll Resist Attempts To Force Medical Marijuana Into Communities

13 January 2012, 7:48 am

The governor says he'll enforce the law as best he can but won’t force any New Jersey town to host a facility.... Read More »