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Follow South Jersey is a hyper-local news and digital advocacy platform with the mission of informing and engaging the community. By shining a spotlight on the plight, challenges, successes, and needs of people living in South Jersey, we are committed to serving as a platform for diverse voices.

Crime in the City of Camden continues to decline according to recent statistics.
07/11/2025

Crime in the City of Camden continues to decline according to recent statistics.

By: Follow South Jersey Staff Photo by Max Fleischmann on Unsplash CAMDEN, N.J. — The Camden County Police Department is at the halfway mark of the year and reductions in crime have continued…

Having two kids at a young age changed just about everything. My appearance, my mindset, my circle of friends, and my sh...
07/11/2025

Having two kids at a young age changed just about everything. My appearance, my mindset, my circle of friends, and my shirt size.

Commentary By: Aaliyah Collins, Follow South Jersey Community Journalist Having two kids at a young age changed just about everything. My appearance, my mindset, my circle of friends, and my shirt …

This year marks the 2nd annual Camden Arts Festival that took place behind the Neighborhood Center that shares similar s...
07/10/2025

This year marks the 2nd annual Camden Arts Festival that took place behind the Neighborhood Center that shares similar sentiments with Hayman because the Neighborhood Center, like the festival, aims to transform the community positively.

By: Isaiah S. Showell, Follow South Jersey Multimedia Journalist/’What’s Good’ Host Maurice ‘The Authentic’ Hayman chats with What’s Good Host Isaiah Showell at the Camden Arts Fe…

On the retaining wall that borders St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bridgeton and Penn Street, instead of symbols of peace and hop...
07/10/2025

On the retaining wall that borders St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bridgeton and Penn Street, instead of symbols of peace and hope, the wall was littered with symbols of gangs, violence, and death. But that was before.

By: Dean Johnson, Follow South Jersey Editor-In-Chief The mural faces Penn Street offers messages of hope and community. Photo credit: Dean Johnson. BRIDGETON, N.J. – On the retaining wall that bor…

The community came together on Sunday, June 29, for the 68th annual Puerto Rican Parade in Camden.
07/09/2025

The community came together on Sunday, June 29, for the 68th annual Puerto Rican Parade in Camden.

By: Aaliyah Collins, Follow South Jersey Community Journalist A float along the San Juan Bautista parade in Camden on June 29. Photo credit: Aaliyah Collins. CAMDEN, N.J. – The community came toget…

An interesting fact about Salem that not many people may know is that this city and county contain beautiful samples of ...
07/07/2025

An interesting fact about Salem that not many people may know is that this city and county contain beautiful samples of historic brick patterned homes.

By: Michelle Jones, Follow South Jersey Community Journalist The Old Salem Courthouse at the corner of Broadway and Market. Photo courtesy of City of Salem website. SALEM, N.J. – An interesting fac…

City of Pleasantville Mayor Judy M. Ward cut the ribbon on Lake Bay Unity Park with special guest Melba Moore who sang a...
07/04/2025

City of Pleasantville Mayor Judy M. Ward cut the ribbon on Lake Bay Unity Park with special guest Melba Moore who sang at the event.

By: Isaiah S. Showell, Follow South Jersey Multimedia Journalist/’What’s Good’ Host City of Pleasantville Mayor Judy M. Ward and Pleasantville City Council President Carla M. Thomas Council along w…

The Salem County Career and Technical High School had thirteen members of the Class of 2025 earn their associate degrees...
07/03/2025

The Salem County Career and Technical High School had thirteen members of the Class of 2025 earn their associate degrees at Salem Community College.

By: Follow South Jersey Staff Thirteen members of the Salem County Career and Technical High School Class of 2025 earned their associate degrees at Salem Community College. Front row (from left): …

The temperature hit 101 degrees on the day Camden officials finally held a public meeting about the $6.7 million agreeme...
07/02/2025

The temperature hit 101 degrees on the day Camden officials finally held a public meeting about the $6.7 million agreement with EMR, the scrap metal company behind the February fire that forced evacuations across the city.

By: Frank Santos, Follow South Jersey Community Journalist Mayor of Camden, NJ Victor Carstarphen, Photo by Jewel Justice. CAMDEN, N.J. — The temperature hit 101 degrees on the day Camden off…

Along with graduation ceremonies and various parties hosted in celebration of the high school Class of 2025, many towns ...
07/02/2025

Along with graduation ceremonies and various parties hosted in celebration of the high school Class of 2025, many towns have adopted the tradition of Project Graduation, an event that has become particularly big in Moorestown.

By: Natasha Enis, Follow South Jersey Community Journalist Moorestown High School graduates enjoying games at Fun Plex as part of Project Graduation. Photo credit: Natasha Enis. MOORESTOWN, N.J. – …

Since the 1960s, the panzarotti, a pocketed fried dough with cheese filling and sauce, made its way to America originall...
07/01/2025

Since the 1960s, the panzarotti, a pocketed fried dough with cheese filling and sauce, made its way to America originally sold for $0.25 a piece.

By: Jasmine White, Follow South Jersey Community Journalist Vincent’s Pizza is located at 17 W. Park Avenue in Merchantville. Photo credit: Jasmine White. MERCHANTVILLE, N.J. – Since the 1960s, the…

Every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Tapped Bar (Palace Diner) the Deck Band hosts an open stage, giving an opp...
07/01/2025

Every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Tapped Bar (Palace Diner) the Deck Band hosts an open stage, giving an opportunity for all acts to show their stuff.

By: Rashad Uhuru, Follow South Jersey Community Journalist The Deck Band performing. Photo courtesy of The Deck Band website. WEST BERLIN, N.J. – Every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Tappe…

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