The statement below is by Commissioner Cappelli regarding eight new gun laws proposed by Governor Murphy. “Governor Murphy’s proposal to enact sweeping gun control legislation in New Jersey is exactly what our country is in such desperate need of – swift, comprehensive action to combat the scourge of gun violence. I am proud to live ... More
(Camden, NJ) – In response to the continued decrease in demand for COVID-19 testing throughout Camden County, operating hours for county-operated testing sites will change in the coming weeks. The reorientation of the county’s testing strategy comes as the rate of new cases of COVID-19 remains below its peak in the fall and winter, ... More
(Camden, NJ) – Camden County Clerk Joe Ripa announces that residents will be able to witness the ballot position drawing for the June 8, 2021, Primary Election via livestream on the county’s webpage when it is held on Friday, April 16, at 3 p.m., as designated by law. The livestream will be available at www.camdencounty.com/live ... More
(Cherry Hill, NJ) – Spotted Lanternflies (SLF) are an extremely invasive, crop-eating insect which recently arrived in New Jersey. Lanternfly eggs which were laid in the fall will begin to hatch in May, and because SLF are known to destroy fruit trees, grapevines, and other agricultural crops, officials are once again calling for the public’s ... More
(Lindenwold, NJ) – Commissioner Al Dyer has been notified that New Jersey American Water will repair a water line on North 27th Street in Camden between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on April 14. There will be a full road closure of North 27th Street from River Avenue to Federal Street during that time. ... More
(Voorhees, NJ) – Beginning, April 12, the Camden County Library System will begin gradually reopening to the public, starting with limited services and hours at its larger branches. This marks the first time indoors, in-person services have been available to library patrons since facilities returned to primarily curbside operations amidst the fall and winter surge ... More
(Lindenwold, NJ) – Commissioner Al Dyer has been notified that PSE&G will conduct restorative paving on Grove Street in Haddonfield between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on April 13. There will be a partial road closure eastbound on Grove Street at the intersection of Maple Avenue during that time. “Please allow yourself extra time ... More
(Gloucester Township, NJ) – On average, approximately 10,000 Americans are killed each year in drunk driving crashes. In Camden County alone roughly 2,500 residents are convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) annually. Nationwide, alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of death. Officials in Camden County and throughout the country are highlighting these and ... More
Crews will be standing up the concert stage at Wiggins Waterfront Park in preparation for socially distanced summer concerts at the venue. The Camden County Parks Department did not hold any concerts at the park in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, but is preparing for the return of entertainment events thanks to increased outdoor ... More
New Jersey’s First Lady, Tammy Murphy, was onsite when mobile unit trucks from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission visited Camden City on April 5th. The mobile unit from the Motor Vehicle Commission provided driver’s licenses, non-driver identification cards, registrations, handicap placards, and license plate surrendering to local residents. The visit targeted women and mothers ... More