š± How a Camden senior turned a tough start into big dreams
Camden, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Camden! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a Camden senior turned a tough start into big dreams
- How Camdenās new rescue truck and state aid met this weekās floods
- What Camden Councilās EMR junkyard vote could mean for your neighborhood
Today's riddle: What Do u call a pig that knows karate? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
- Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 73.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
1. Mastery Senior Sets Her Sights on Law (tapinto.net) ā A Camden Mastery High School senior who immigrated from the Dominican Republic is graduating with a 4.6 GPA, an associate degree from Camden County College, and plans to study law and business at Rowan. She juggled leadership roles, sports, and community service with groups like Camden Dream Center, and hopes her story encourages younger Camden students to dream big and pursue every opportunity. 
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2. NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill says fighting data centers is part of her response to extreme weather during Camden visit after flooding (idahostatesman.com) ā Severe flooding in Camden this week led to 14 water rescues and a visit from New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who praised the cityās resiliency work and new High Water One vehicle. She urged Camden residents to report damage so the state can seek federal aid, while Red Cross teams handed out cleaning supplies and officials highlighted efforts to protect the power grid during future storms. Ā Ā Ā
3. Camden City Council rejects proposal to keep EMR junkyard open (audacy.com) ā Camden City Council has rejected a proposal that would have allowed EMR Metal Recyclingās Front Street junkyard to reopen under stricter safety rules after at least a dozen fires in five years. Residents pushed for a full shutdown over ongoing fire concerns, while some workers pleaded to keep their jobs, and a judge will now decide whether the cityās license suspension stands. Ā Ā Ā
4. Two Camden students win the MLB STEM League, set to attend All-Star game (courierpostonline.com) ā Two Camden middle schoolers, Joshua Medina and Alyssa Negron, won the MLB Players STEM League regional championship held in the PhiladelphiaāCamden area, earning a VIP trip to the All-Star Game. Their math-focused board game skills also landed them on-field time at a PhilliesāMets matchup and face-to-face moments with big-league players, showcasing how Camden students are thriving in STEM. Ā Ā Ā
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Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere ā
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd, Camden
6:45 pm
Sunday July 26
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Other local events
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Nationwide Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Independence National Park Independence Square, southside of Independence Hall
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MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show
Independence National Park Independence Mall, 525 Market Street
2:00 pm
Wednesday July 8
Tuesday July 14
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Camden Strong Clean Up- Ralph Williams Park
Camden County Parks & Rec Ralph Williams Park, Eastside Park, Camden, NJ, 08105, United States
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Kids Kapers: Kids Fun Magic
Camden County Parks & Rec Haddon Lake Park, Hillside and South Park Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ, United States
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Wednesday Morning Yoga
Camden County Parks & Rec Cooper River Park, 5300 North Park Drive, Pennsauken, NJ, 08109, United States
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Storytime: Mystery Dino ā
Haddonfield Public Library, 60 N Haddon Ave, Haddonfield
10:00 am -
Toddler Time
Haddon Heights Public Library 608 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
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Make Your Own Pickles Class - Seniors
Camden County Parks & Rec Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ, United States
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Declaration Reading
Haddon Heights Public Library 608 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
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Learn Mahjong!
Haddon Heights Public Library 608 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
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Thursday Afternoon Yoga
Camden County Parks & Rec Cooper River Park, 5300 North Park Drive, Pennsauken, NJ, 08109, United States
6:00 pm
Wednesday July 8
Thursday July 9
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- United Community Corporation and Wellpoint NJ Open Community Grocery Store in Newark āNicola DeGregorio Read on Patch
- Red White & Blue Thrift Store posted a job opening for Porter in Lawnside. Apply here.
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Cherry Hill, New Jersey in Cherry Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Camden here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A pork chop (Thank you Jody M. for sending it in!)
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