Category: CAMDEN COUNTY

Camden County Roadwork Projects

(Lindenwold, NJ) – Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of January 12 to January 16. 

“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”

Camden

  • PSE&G will be working on Federal Street and River Avenue from Monday, Jan. 12 to Friday, Jan. 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a lane shift on Federal Street between River Avenue & 16th Street and a full road closure of River Avenue between East State Street & Federal Street.
  • Crews will be working on Haddon Avenue from Monday, Jan. 12 to Friday, Jan. 16 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Newton Avenue & Euclid Avenue.
  • PSE&G will be working on Ferry Avenue on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. There will be a partial road closure westbound between South 9th Street & South 10th Street.
  • PSE&G will be working on Kaighn Avenue on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 7 a.m. to noon. There will be a full road closure between Haddon Avenue & Kenwood Avenue.
  • PSE&G will be working on Marlton Pike & Baird Boulevard on Friday, Jan. 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be lane shifts at the intersection of Marlton Pike & Baird Boulevard.

Collingswood

Crews will be working on Park Avenue from Monday, Jan. 12 to Friday, Jan. 16 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Dill Avenue & Ogden Avenue.

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City of Camden Homicide Total Lowest Since 1985

(Camden, NJ) – The Camden County Police Department finished 2025 with a 29% reduction in homicides, marking another stark drop in the related field from 17 in 2024 to 12 in 2025. This extraordinary feat was preceded by the first homicide-free summer in 50 years throughout the city. Since 2012, homicides in the city of Camden have fallen 82%.

In addition, the city saw a 6% decrease in violent crime compared to 2024, along with a 32% decline in sexual assaults, and a 12% drop in robberies. Total crimes fell another 2% in 2025, continuing the progress that has been built since the launch of the Camden County Police Department in 2013. 

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Two Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse Material in December 2025

Camden County, NJ – Two Camden County residents were arrested last month for crimes related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. Investigations conducted by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit, including task force officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department, Camden County Sheriff’s Office, and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) – Cherry Hill, in collaboration with the Camden County Police Department, led to the following defendants being arrested in December 2025: • Jeffrey Mauer Jr., 38, of Gloucester Township • Mauricio Nemorio-Reyes, 22, of Camden Jeffrey Mauer Jr. was charged on December 5, 2025, with 2nd-degree Distribution of CSAM, 2nd-degree Possession with Intent to Distribute CSAM, and 3rd-degree Possession of CSAM. 

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Camden County Roadwork Projects

Lindenwold, NJ) – Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of January 5 to January 9. 

“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”

Berlin Township

South Jersey Gas will be working on Cooper Road from Monday, Jan. 5 to Friday, Jan. 9 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Cushman Avenue & Hopewell Road. 

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WinterFest Ice Skating at Cooper River

Lace up your skates and step into the magic of WinterFest Ice Skating at Cooper River Park! Presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners, this seasonal favorite is open through February 22nd. Enjoy festive décor, hot cocoa, and plenty of ice time with friends and family. WinterFest is proud to serve as an official Toys for Tots drop-off location. To learn more, Click Here.

Camden County Library Systems Enters Into Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement With Other County Libraries

(Voorhees Township, NJ) – The Camden County Library System is proud to announce a new reciprocal borrowing agreement with Atlantic, Burlington, and Gloucester County Library Systems starting in January 2026. This new agreement invites Camden County Library cardholders, in good standing, to sign up for a library card in neighboring counties at no cost. The reciprocal borrowing agreement offers cardholders a wider selection of materials and increased convenience while promoting the collective value of library systems across the state.

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The Legendary Wailers Featuring Julian Junior Marvin

Presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners, in association with BRE and the Borough of Collingswood, the Scottish Rite Auditorium welcomes The Legendary Wailers featuring Julian Junior Marvin on Friday, January 23, 2026. Doors open at 7 PM, showtime at 8 PM. In 1977, Junior was invited to join Bob Marley & The Wailers as guitarist. After touring with many incarnations of The Wailers since Bob Marley’s passing, Junior has stepped out to front his own unique version, playing and singing their hit songs the way Bob intended them to be heard. To learn more, Click Here.

Get Connected With Your Government

Camden County offers many options to stay connected with your government, including this weekly newsletter, social channels, and live meetings. The Camden County Board of Commissioners and Congressman Donald Norcross will be scheduling new Town Hall meetings with all levels of government in 2026. If you need assistance, we will forward inquiries to the appropriate level of government.  Click Here to submit questions.

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Roberto Torres-Maldonado, 82, of Voorhees

Voorhees, NJ. Formerly of Camden, NJ. Age 82. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Alfonso Torres, Sr. and Isabella Maldonado. Roberto is survived by his loving children, Roberto Torres, Jr., Angel Torres, Lydia Collazo, Roberta Torres, Marilyn Perez; brothers, Willaim Torres, Alfonso Torres, Jr., Raymond Torres; sisters, Carmen Torres and Daisy Torres. He also leaves behind several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and the caring team at Complete Care Kresson View in Voorhees, NJ.

Roberto worked for many years as a refrigeration repair technician. He enjoyed music and playing the guiro percussion instrument

Graveside services will be celebrated on Friday, January 2nd at 12 pm in Waterford Memorial Park Cemetery, 679 Pestleton Road, Waterford, NJ.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142     www.mccannhealey.com 

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Roberto Torres-Maldonado, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

Camden County Office of Emergency Management issues “Code Blue”

(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Office of Emergency Management declared that Camden County will be under a Code Blue Advisory from for the following dates and times due to projected dangerously low temperatures by the National Weather Service:

Tuesday December 30, 7:00 p.m. – Wednesday December 31, 7:00 a.m.
• Projected temperature: 27°F
Wednesday December 31, 7:00 p.m. – Friday January 2, 7:00 a.m.
• Projected temperature: Low of 18°F

Code Blue Advisories are declared when the National Weather Service predicts that the temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, or the wind chill temperature will be zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower for a period of two hours or more.

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