Join the Freeholder Board, park neighbors, Parks Department, the District Council Collaborative Board, Rutgers Camden Public Safety Class, Coopers Ferry Development Corporation, Father Jud Weiksnar and students from St. Anthony’s Elementary School as they clean up Camden County’s Von Neida Park on Saturday, March 24, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM between 29th Street, Harrison Street and Arthur Avenue in Camden.
Hazardous waste collection event
Mark your calendar for the next Camden County Household Hazardous Waste Collection scheduled for March 17th, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Cherry Hill Public Works Complex, 1 Perina Boulevard, Cherry Hill. List of what to bring. If you have any questions about what or what not to bring, call 858-5241.
Freeholders Eliminate Park Fees for County Residents
The Camden County Parks Department will no longer collect fees from county residents for the use of athletic fields or picnic areas. Camden County residents will continue to be asked to apply for park use permits to ensure the facilities they are requesting are available, but the fees will no longer apply to residents.
Blizzard Conditions Expected
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ - Sunday, February 22nd at 2:16AM EST - A Winter Storm Warning is in effect From 10 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday.for Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Northwestern Burlington and Salem Counties. Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 14 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
New emergency notification system
The Camden County Office of Emergency Management is implementing a new emergency notification system, or reverse 911 system, that will keep Camden County residents informed in the event of an emergency. Residents and businesses may add or delete phone numbers by visiting www.camdencounty.com and clicking on the icon for Global Connect.
NJ ICE Misconduct Portal
Gov. Mikie Sherrill says a new online portal to show interactions between ICE agents and members of the public in New Jersey to report Federal Misconduct is now live. The site is hosted on the official website of the New Jersey Office of Attorney General and allows individuals to upload videos, photos, and detailed reports about encounters with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel. During an event on Wednesday, Sherrill urged residents to begin using it
New E-Bike Legislation
New Jersey's e-bike laws recently changed significantly on January 19, 2026 to regulate electric bicycles in New Jersey following numerous dangerous crashes. The bill updates the regulation, licensing, classification, and training requirements for e-bikes. The new law requires licensing, registration, and insurance for all e-bikes, eliminating the previous Class 1, 2, 3 system, with riders needing a license and insurance within a year, and banning under-14s