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Place and Past
History, the riverfront and neighborhoods.
History and Heritage
- Camden, New Jersey: A Guide to Its History, Culture, and Attractions
- Abandoned Camden, New Jersey: Exploring the City's Forgotten Past
- Camden, New Jersey: The City's History and Cultural Significance
- Camden, New Jersey: The Top Places to Visit for History Buffs
- Camden, New Jersey: Unpacking the City's History and Culture
- Exploring Camden, New Jersey's Abandoned Buildings and Landmarks
- Exploring Camden, New Jersey's History and Cultural Significance
The Waterfront
- Exploring Camden, New Jersey's Waterfront: A Guide to the Best Attractions
- A Brief History of Camden, New Jersey's Waterfront Revitalization
- Camden, New Jersey: New Developments in the City's Waterfront
- Camden, New Jersey: The Latest Developments in the City's Waterfront
- Camden, New Jersey: Transforming the City's Waterfront
- Camden, New Jersey: Your Guide to Visiting the City's Waterfront
- Discovering the History of Camden, New Jersey's Waterfront
Neighborhoods and Living
- Camden, New Jersey: Your Guide to the City's Neighborhoods
- A Day in the Life of a Camden, New Jersey Resident
- Affordable Housing in Camden, New Jersey: Options and Challenges
- Best Camden, New Jersey Neighborhoods to Live in
- Camden, New Jersey: The Most Popular Neighborhoods to Live in
- Camden, New Jersey: The Top Neighborhoods for Young Professionals
- Camden, New Jersey: The Ups and Downs of Living in the City
- Camden, New Jersey: US News and World Report's Best Places to Live
- Camden, New Jersey: Where to Live in the City for Families
- Camden, New Jersey: Why the City is a Great Place to Live
- Discovering the Charm of Camden, New Jersey's Neighborhoods
Colonial Era and River Origins
- Camden in the Colonial Era: Ferries, Farms and the Delaware
- Becoming a City: Municipal Incorporation in the Early 1800s
- Early River Crossings and the Ferry Trade
- Farms and Market Gardens of Early South Jersey
- From Gloucester County to Camden County: How Boundaries Changed
- Reading Colonial Maps and Surveys of the Delaware Shore
- The Cooper Family and Early Landholding on the Delaware
- The Lenape and the Land Before Colonization
- The Revolutionary War Around Camden and Philadelphia
- Where the Name Camden Comes From
Industry and Shipbuilding
- Industrial Camden: How a River Town Became a Manufacturing City
- Food Manufacturing and Canning in a River City
- How Port Facilities Shaped the Local Economy
- Immigration and the Growth of Factory Neighborhoods
- Railroads and Rail Links to the Waterfront
- Recorded Sound and the Talking Machine Industry
- Shipbuilding on the Delaware: The Yards and Their Wartime Role
- Wartime Production in World War Two
- Why Manufacturing Left Older Industrial Cities
- Working Life in an Industrial City
Walt Whitman and Literary Camden
- Walt Whitman in Camden: The Poet and the City
- Ferry Crossings in Whitman Writing
- Harleigh Cemetery and the Whitman Tomb
- Horace Traubel and the Conversations Recorded in Camden
- How Place Names Carry Memory
- Leaves of Grass and Its Many Editions
- Literary Societies and Writers Tied to the Region
- Poetry Readings and Open Mic Culture in General
- Reading Whitman: A Starter Path
- The Walt Whitman House and Why Writers Homes Are Preserved
City Life and Change
Revitalization, economy, education and safety.
The Revitalization Story
- Camden, New Jersey: From Decline to Revitalization
- A New Era for Camden, New Jersey: Revitalization and Renewal
- After the Fall: How Camden, New Jersey Recovered from Decline
- Camden, New Jersey: A City in Transition
- Camden, New Jersey: The New Face of the City
- Camden, New Jersey: The Road to Recovery from Decline
- Camden, New Jersey: The Story Behind the City's Rebirth
- Camden, New Jersey: The Unlikely Story of the City's Revitalization
- Camden, New Jersey: Turning the City Around
- Changing the Narrative: Camden, New Jersey's Story of Revitalization
Revitalization Progress
- Camden, New Jersey: The Impact of the City's Revitalization Efforts
- Camden, New Jersey: In the News for All the Right Reasons
- Camden, New Jersey: Overcoming Challenges to Achieve Success
- Camden, New Jersey: Revitalization Efforts Take Shape
- Camden, New Jersey: The Year in Review
- Camden, New Jersey: Unlikely Success Stories in the City's Revitalization
- Camden, New Jersey: Unlocking the City's Potential
- Camden, New Jersey: Updates on the City's Revitalization Efforts
- Camden, New Jersey: When Will the City's Revitalization Efforts Pay Off?
- Camden, New Jersey: Working Together for a Better City
- Camden, New Jersey: Year-End Review of the City's Progress
- Celebrating the Successes of Camden, New Jersey's Revitalization Efforts
- City of Opportunity: Camden, New Jersey's Revitalization Efforts
Economy and Education
- Camden, New Jersey: An Overview of Its Economy and Job Market
- An Overview of Camden, New Jersey's Education System
- Attracting Businesses to Camden, New Jersey: Strategies and Successes
- Camden, New Jersey: How the City is Working to Revitalize Its Economy
- Camden, New Jersey: Investing in the City's Future
- Camden, New Jersey: Making Progress in Education and Job Training
- Camden, New Jersey: New Investments in the City's Infrastructure
- Camden, New Jersey: New Opportunities for Small Businesses
- Camden, New Jersey: Small Businesses Thriving in the City
- Camden, New Jersey: The Future of Education and Job Training
- Camden, New Jersey: Understanding the City's Economic Challenges
- Camden, New Jersey: Working to Revitalize the City's Economy
- Economic Development in Camden, New Jersey: A Growing Industry
- Education and Job Training in Camden, New Jersey: A Growing Priority
Safety and Community
- Camden, New Jersey: The Truth About the City's Crime Rate
- Behind the Scenes: Camden, New Jersey's Community Development Efforts
- Camden, New Jersey: How the City is Working to Reduce Crime
- Camden, New Jersey: New Initiatives to Improve Public Safety
- Camden, New Jersey: The City's Efforts to Reduce Homelessness
- Camden, New Jersey: The Ways the City is Working to Improve Public Safety
- Camden, New Jersey: Working to Reduce Homelessness in the City
- Community Development in Camden, New Jersey: Strategies and Successes
- Crime Reduction in Camden, New Jersey: What's Working
Twentieth Century Decline and Later Change
- Twentieth Century Camden: Decline, Disinvestment and Later Change
- Fiscal Basics for Older Cities Under Pressure
- Highways and Bridges That Reshaped the Urban Fabric
- How Population Change Affects Older Industrial Cities
- How to Evaluate Claims About a City Comeback
- Redlining and Housing Policy Explained
- State Oversight of Municipal Finances Explained
- Suburbanization and the Movement Out of Cities
- The Civil Unrest of 1971 in Historical Context
- The Environmental Legacy of Industrial Sites
Visiting and Culture
Attractions, arts, food and getting around.
Attractions and Visiting
- Camden, New Jersey: The Top Attractions for Visitors
- All Aboard: Camden, New Jersey's Public Transportation System
- Best Attractions in Camden, New Jersey for Families
- Best Places to Visit in Camden, New Jersey for Couples
- Camden, New Jersey: Seeing the Light: A Guide to the City's Best Attractions
- Camden, New Jersey: Top 10 Things to Do in the City
- Camden, New Jersey: What to Do in the City When You're a Tourist
- Camden, New Jersey: What's the Best Way to Spend a Day in the City?
- Camden, New Jersey: Why the City is a Great Place to Visit
- Camden, New Jersey: Working to Improve the City's Public Transportation
- Camden, New Jersey: World-Class Attractions in the City
- Camden, New Jersey: You Ought to Visit This City
- Camden, New Jersey: Zeroing in on the City's Most Popular Attractions
Hidden Gems and Secrets
- A Guide to Camden, New Jersey's Best Kept Secrets
- 10 Hidden Gems in Camden, New Jersey You Need to Visit
- Best Kept Secrets in Camden, New Jersey's Parks and Green Spaces
- Camden, New Jersey: Your Guide to the City's Best Kept Secrets
- Camden, New Jersey: Your Guide to the City's Hidden Gems
- Exploring Camden, New Jersey's Best Kept Secrets
Arts, Food and Events
- Art and Culture in Camden, New Jersey: A Growing Scene
- Amazing Street Art in Camden, New Jersey's Neighborhoods
- An Insider's Guide to Camden, New Jersey's Best Restaurants
- Best Restaurants in Camden, New Jersey: A Foodie's Guide
- Bringing the Community Together: Camden, New Jersey's Event Calendar
- Camden, New Jersey: What's New in the City's Entertainment Scene
- Camden, New Jersey: Your Guide to the City's Public Art Scene
- Camden, New Jersey: Your Guide to the City's Restaurants and Bars
- Exploring Camden, New Jersey's Art and Culture Scene
- Exploring Camden, New Jersey's Public Art Scene
Practical Visiting Tips
- Practical Tips for Visiting Camden for the First Time
- Accessibility Planning for Visitors
- Being a Respectful Visitor in Residential Areas
- Checking Hours and Events Before You Go
- Combining Camden with a Philadelphia Trip
- Photography Etiquette in Public Places
- Planning a Visit Around Seasons and Weather
- Preparing for a Full Day on Foot
- Using Official Sources for Current Information
- Visiting with Children: General Planning Tips
Region and Geography
The river, the metropolitan area and how places connect.
Geography and Getting Around
- The Geography of Camden: Where It Sits on the Delaware
- Camden Within the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area
- Driving and Parking Basics for City Visitors
- How the PATCO Speedline Works as a Regional Rail Link
- Light Rail Basics for Newcomers
- Reading Transit Maps Before You Travel
- The Bridges Connecting Camden and Philadelphia
- The Cooper River and Its Park Corridor
- Tidal Rivers, Floodplains and Low-Lying Land
- Walking and Cycling Routes in a Compact City
The Delaware River and Region
- The Delaware River: A Great Waterway Beside Camden
- Day Trips from Camden Across South Jersey
- Fish, Birds and Wildlife of the Tidal Delaware
- Gloucester City, Pennsauken and Other Neighboring Towns
- Philadelphia Across the River: A Short Primer
- Ports and Shipping on the Lower Delaware
- River Cleanup and Water Quality in General Terms
- The Inner Suburbs of Camden County
- The Pine Barrens and South Jersey Landscapes
- Tides, Currents and River Navigation
Civic Life and Research
How government, planning and local research work.
Government and Schools Explained
- How City Government Works in New Jersey
- Charter and Renaissance Schools Explained in General
- County Government and What Counties Do
- Higher Education in the Region: Types of Institutions
- How Local Elections Work
- How Public School Districts Are Governed
- Mayor and Council Forms of Municipal Government
- Municipal Budgets and Property Taxes Explained
- Public Libraries as Community Resources
- Public Meetings: How to Follow and Attend
Planning and Public Space
- Urban Planning Basics for Older Waterfront Cities
- Brownfield Redevelopment: Preparing Former Industrial Land
- Community Participation in Planning
- Complete Streets and Safer Street Design
- Flood Resilience and Green Infrastructure
- Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse
- Master Plans and How Cities Use Them
- Parks and Public Space as Civic Infrastructure
- Vacant Lots and Greening Strategies
- Zoning Explained for Everyday Readers
Local History Research Methods
- How to Research Local History: A Beginners Method
- City Directories as a Research Source
- Deeds and Property Records
- Evaluating Sources and Spotting Weak Claims
- Historical Photographs and Image Archives
- Keeping Research Notes and Citing Sources
- Newspaper Archives and Digitized Papers
- Oral History: Recording Memories Ethically
- Reading Old Maps and Atlases
- Using Census Records for Local Research