🌱 How Camden’s reentry program is cutting recidivism and saving taxpayer money
Camden, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Camden! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Camden’s reentry program is cutting recidivism and saving taxpayer money
- See how Camden’s new KIPP turf field is changing youth sports
- See how Camden honored a 101-year-old Battleship New Jersey veteran
Also on today's calendar: July 2, 2026 Cherry Hill Fireworks and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes does a frog wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
- Thursday: Windy, temps: high: 92, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Variable clouds; not as warm, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Independent study shows new innovative approach to reentry cuts recidivism rates in Camden County (camdencounty.com) — Camden County’s correctional facility is seeing significantly lower recidivism thanks to a peer-support and reentry program that an independent Camden Coalition study says reduces reincarceration and emergency room visits. The county has cut its jail population by nearly 60% over 15 years and opened a new Reentry Release Center next to the facility, offering housing, employment, health, and addiction support. 
• KIPP Athletic Complex Grew Where a Field Polluted by Industry Stood (tapinto.net) — A new multi-sport KIPP athletic complex has opened on a remediated former industrial site in Camden, giving local students and neighborhood youth a high-quality turf field with lights for games and camps. Funded by the Norcross family, the city, and KIPP, the complex is being hailed by Camden leaders as a symbol of neighborhood transformation and expanded opportunities for young athletes.
• Photos show return of 101-year-old veteran to Battleship New Jersey (courierpostonline.com) — Camden’s waterfront hosted a moving ceremony aboard the Battleship New Jersey as 101-year-old World War II veteran Paul Robbins returned to the ship he first served on. Photos capture Camden County honoring him with a medal, local ROTC providing a color guard, and visitors gathering on the deck to celebrate his service and the ship’s enduring presence in Camden.
📸 Around Camden
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The Commodores →
Wiggins Waterfront Park, 2 Riverside Dr, Camden
7:00 pm
Saturday July 4
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Other local events
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Food Pantry
Camden's Promise Charter School District Camden, NJ 08105
8:30 am -
Yoga at Independence
Independence National Park Second Bank Lawn, 420 Chestnut Street
9:00 am -
July 2, 2026 Cherry Hill Fireworks →
Cherry Hill West High School, 2101 Chapel Ave, Cherry Hill Township
7:00 pm -
Haddon Township July 3, 2026 Fireworks →
Haddon Township High School, 406 Memorial Ave, Haddon Township
7:00 pm -
July 4th Collingswood Parade and Fireworks 2026 →
Collingswood High School, 424 Collings Ave, Collingswood
9:00 am -
Moorestown July 4, 2026 Parade →
East Main Street, E Main St, Moorestown
11:30 am -
Haddon Township July 4th Parade and Celebration 2026 →
135 Haddon Ave, Haddon Township
11:30 am
Saturday June 20
Thursday July 2
Friday July 3
Saturday July 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Early Dismissal →
Woodlynne School District Oaklyn, NJ 08107
7:45 am -
Toddler Time
Haddon Heights Public Library 608 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
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Summer Reading Launch
Haddon Heights Public Library 608 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
1:00 pm -
Graduation- Class of 2026
Haddon Heights School District Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Uncommon Schools posted a job opening for Middle School Science Teacher in Camden. Apply here.
- Camden's Promise Charter School posted a job opening for Music Instrumental Teacher in Camden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Camden here.
🗞 Nearby News
Haddon
- Panhandling Call to Haddon Township Police at Wawa Ends with... (theretrospect.com)
- VOTE for Who's South Jersey's all-time best baseball player (courierpostonline.com)
Pennsauken
- South Jersey locals celebrate Knicks executives with deep area roots (courierpostonline.com)
- New Jersey Player Wins $100,000 Loteria Grande Jackpot, Two Top Prizes Still Available (wrat.com)
Cherry Hill
- Tonewood Brewing Company's Inaugural Island Jam Festival Delivered a Day of Music and Connection (gratefulweb.com)
- Delaney Hall brought Mikie Sherrill's ‘first real test.' South Jersey progressives who campaigned for her say she failed. (inquirer.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open toed ! (toad) (Thank you Edgar W. for sending it in!)
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