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Franklin Harper Sr., former chief and president of the Lawnside Borough Volunteer Fire Co., has died at 83
Franklin Harper Sr., 83, of Lawnside, longtime member and onetime chief and president of the Lawnside Borough Volunteer Fire Co., retired road inspector for the Camden County Highway Department, community advocate, and mentor, died Wednesday, July 10, of kidney failure at his home. Mr. Harper joined the Lawnside Volunteer Fire...
New research suggests estrogen and progesterone could play role in opioid addiction and relapse
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jessica Loweth, Rowan University and Daniel Manvich, Rowan University. (THE CONVERSATION) As opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. rose dramatically from 2014 to today, both Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Camden, New Jersey, cemented reputations as...
Drug Overdose Deaths Fall by 39% in Camden County
CAMDEN – Citing preliminary drug overdose data, Camden County officials on Monday said the county's 39% decline in suspected drug deaths in the first half of 2024 indicates the county is winning the battle against the scourge. In the first six months of 2024 109 people in Camden County were suspected of dying from drug overdoses, compared with 179 and 178 in the same periods in 2023 and 2022, respectively.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The data reflect only suspected drug overdoses and are preliminary, according to the New Jersey Office of the Chief...
Camden County announces significant drop in overdose rates
Camden County officials have announced its annual report for the first half of 2024 and have found that Camden County has had a significant decrease in overdose deaths. According to the report from NJ ROIC-Drug Monitoring Initiative Camden County has had 109 suspected overdose deaths compared to 179 last year which is a 39% reduction. “We […]
Camden County hosts ‘Back to School’ vaccine clinic
Free vaccinations will be provided by the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services for uninsured children in Camden and Blackwood, NJ. This is part of the ongoing effort to increase Camden County’s preparedness and overall health for the upcoming school year. At these clinics, children can receive the following required vaccinations: The vaccine […]
What $250,000 or less gets you in Camden County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 8 and July 14. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Camden County, all of which featured homes under $250,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top...
See all homes sold in Camden County, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Camden County reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 39 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,638-square-foot home on Peartree Avenue in Berlin that sold for $325,000. Atco.
Update: The severe thunderstorm warning is likely to expire at 5 p.m.
The warning was for Camden and Gloucester counties. "The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm," says the National Weather Service. Preparing for approaching...
Update: Heat index values up to 105 degrees anticipated until Wednesday evening
An updated excessive heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:02 a.m. in effect until 8 p.m. for Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington and Ocean counties. The weather service comments, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 degrees." "Heat related...
Shocking, scary rabies information everyone in NJ should know
Sometimes you go down a bit of a rabbit hole and start looking things up about a subject that makes news. Sometimes what you find is a thing you feel compelled to share. This is one of those times. Camden County has had a third raccoon test positive for rabies...
County endures record-breaking heat
As New Jersey experiences one of its hottest summers on record, Camden County is feeling the heat. The heat wave – a natural weather phenomenon, according to experts – occurs when a high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere traps warm air near the ground for several days to weeks. Known as a heat dome, the system compresses and warms the air, leading to soaring temperatures.
Construction to close road, shift lanes at major intersection in Clementon
(Lindenwold, NJ) – Beginning on Monday, July 15, Camden County will begin work at the intersection of Gibbsboro and Blackwood-Clementon roads in Clementon, a majorthoroughfare in the county that thousands of motorists travel every day. The project involves milling, paving, and improving stormwater infrastructure. On Monday, July 15 and...
Heat advisory issued in Camden County
(Gloucester Township, NJ) — The Camden County Health Officer has issued a Heat Advisory for our region effective Sunday, July 14 through Wednesday, July 17 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day. During a Heat Advisory, hot temperatures can create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible.
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