Lawnside News

Hard by the train tracks that bisect Woolwich stands a church that was once a station in the Underground Railroad.

By BRIDGET SMITH * Courier-Post Staff * June 10, 2008 On a typical weekday in Camden, the scene is often one that speaks to the energetic bustle that defines city life.

Dara Riggs * Reader Submitted * May 29, 2008 The Lawnside Jaguars will be having early registration on Saturday, June 7th from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Lawnside Park on Charleston Avenue.

A city teenager, accused of fatally shooting a Lawnside teen during a fight, will be tried as an adult, officials said Thursday.

Louis Cappelli Jr., a two-term Camden County freeholder and current freeholder-director, said he knows nothing about the candidates trying to unseat him and his five-term colleague, Riletta L. Cream.

After hearing five days of testimony, a jury in U.S. District Court ruled Thursday that the borough of Lawnside violated the civil rights of a citizens group and individual residents opposed to a redevelopment ...

At last week's board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Mark Raivetz discussed the new gubernatorial appointment of executive county superintendents.

“I was not Mr. Still's supervisor”

U.S. District Judge Robert Kugler refused Wednesday to dismiss a claim for punitive damages in a federal civil rights suit against the borough and some of its elected officials. via CourierPostOnline

“This event is such a good idea because it teaches bike safety and quells children's' fears about police officers. It allows us to interact with them in a community setting.”

DEPTFORD TWP. Pre-kindergarten students filled the Central Early Childhood Center gym Friday morning, sailing by cheering parents and teachers on bikes decked out with ribbons, pinwheels, flags and balloons. via Gloucester Co. Times

C HEER: To the Senate Economic Growth Committee for approving a bill to give scholarships to students in poor, under-performing school districts so they can attend private and out-of-town schools. via CourierPostOnline

“Don't take yourself so seriously. That helps. Enjoy the ride because the children grow up very, very, very fast. And pray about everything that's worth worrying about.”

Two's company, three's a crowd and eight is enough. So what does 12 make? 'Perfect,' said Esther Davis-Thompson, who has been married to Art Thompson Sr. via CourierPostOnline

Mark Swanson 09.MAY.08 The political parties on Heights Borough Council split on a proposed cut of the school tax levy on Tuesday night. via The Retrospect

Whittington Still is an R&B, Soul singer who is from Camden, NJ. She began singing professionally in California and now is back here on the East coast with her talents. via CourierPostOnline

“We still don't want kings telling us what to do”

With frequent references to the Bill of Rights, the attorney representing a small group of Lawnside residents on Tuesday simplified his clients' civil rights lawsuit against their local government. via CourierPostOnline

“There are still people out spending a lot of money, but maybe they're making different choices”

You probably know this already, but a new poll makes it official: New Jerseyans are worried about money. via CourierPostOnline

Authorities today announced charges against a 25-year-old town resident in connection to a March 9 shooting investigation. via Bridgeton-Millville News

Stiff punishment might send a message to other politicians abusing their office. via CourierPostOnline

A tip about a possible school shooting Friday in Camden County proved to be a false alarm, according to police. via CourierPostOnline

Mark Swanson 11.APR.08 School boards in our area are busy this week, rubbing lucky rabbits' feet, crossing fingers and whatever else they need for luck as they await the word of voters over annual budgets. via The Retrospect

“The demographics of our country are really changing, and many people of color are looking for a dermatologist familiar with their needs, even in the heartland, not just the metropolitan areas”

Where a dermatologist trained is more likely to tell you something about his or her expertise. via USA Today