Tag: Camden Rising

Mar 19

George Norcross, Chris Christie, and Paymon Rouhanifard: The triumverite who snaked “renaissance” (corporate takeover) schools into Camden

“By working with Norcross – by dealing with him – Christie could infuse his term as governor with near limitless potential.” Similarly, few could argue that as a result of their shared alliance, Norcross emerged even more powerful than he was prior to Christie’s election.

Mar 09

FLASHBACK: Welcome to Camden, President Obama: Here are some things you need to know about education here and in cities like ours

…the original can be found here…http://www.bluejersey.com/2015/05/welcome-to-camden-president-obama-here-are-some-things-i-think-you-need-to-know-about-education/ On May 18, 2015, President Barack Obama made a presidential trip to Camden to talk about “Camden Rising”. He spoke of stronger bonds between the new Camden County Police Department and residents, an economic resurgence embodied in the arrival of massive corporations, and a Continue Reading…