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95-557: The Black Horse Pike heads south from US 130 in Camden as a four-lane, divided highway comprising Route 168, which continues north of US 130 on Mt. Ephraim Avenue. It heads south and interchanges Route 76C , which heads west and provides access to Interstate 76 (I-76) and the Walt Whitman Bridge . It passes through Haddon Township with many jughandles at intersections. It then passes through Mt. Ephraim , where

190-689: A better education at a lower cost, without negatively impacting the demographics in Pleasantville High School. About 10% of Absecon's graduating students have been choosing to attend Pleasantville High School, for which the Absecon district has been paying $ 18,000 per student each year. City public school students are also eligible to attend the Atlantic County Institute of Technology in the Mays Landing section of Hamilton Township or

285-444: A female householder with no husband present and 31.4% were non-families. Of all households, 25.0% were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.53. 27.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

380-833: A four-lane, divided highway. It then heads toward the southern terminus of the North–South Freeway (Route 42) and the western terminus of the Atlantic City Expressway , where Route 168 ends and the Black Horse Pike becomes Route 42. The Black Horse Pike heads south into Washington Township , Gloucester County on Route 42 as a four-lane divided highway lined with many businesses. In Cross Keys , it intersects CR 555 . It then enters Monroe Township , where in Williamstown , it meets US 322 and CR 536 Spur . Here, Route 42 ends and US 322 heads east onto

475-1766: A four-year term and the commissioners are elected to staggered three-year terms, of which four are elected from the county on an at-large basis and five of the commissioners represent equally populated districts. As of 2024 , Atlantic County's Executive is Dennis Levinson ( R , Northfield ), whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. Members of the Board of County Commissioners are: Ernest D. Coursey (D, District 1-- Atlantic City , Egg Harbor Township (part), Longport , Margate City , and Ventnor City ; 2025, Atlantic City), Chair Maureen Kern (R, District 2-- Egg Harbor Township (part), Linwood , Northfield , Somers Point and Pleasantville ; 2024, Somers Point), Andrew Parker III (R, District 3-- Egg Harbor Township (part) and Hamilton Township (part); 2026, Egg Harbor Township), Richard R. Dase (R, District 4, including Brigantine , Galloway Township , Egg Harbor Township (part), and Port Republic ; 2025, Galloway Township), Vice Chair James A. Bertino (R, District 5-- Buena , Buena Vista Township , Corbin City , Egg Harbor City , Estell Manor , Folsom , Hamilton Township (part), Hammonton , Mullica Township and Weymouth Township ; 2024, Hammonton), June Byrnes (R, At-Large; 2026, Linwood), Frank X. Balles (R, At-Large; Pleasantville, 2024) Amy L. Gatto (R, At-large; 2025, Hamilton Township) and John W. Risley (R, At-Large; 2026, Egg Harbor Township) Atlantic County's constitutional officers are: Clerk Joesph J. Giralo (R, 2026, Hammonton), Sheriff Joe O'Donoghue (R, 2026, Egg Harbor Township) and Surrogate James Curcio (R, 2025, Hammonton). As of March 2011, there were

570-512: A historical $ 133 million investment of a new Camden High School Project. The new school is planned to be ready for student occupancy in 2021. It would have 9th and 12th grade. Pleasantville, New Jersey Pleasantville is a city in Atlantic County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the city's population was 20,629, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 380 (+1.9%) from

665-536: A hub of music and innovation in entertainment with the presence of the Victor Talking Machine Company (later RCA Victor). It is the birth place of celebrities such as tragic star Russ Columbo ; singer and Broadway actress Lola Falana . Today, Camden is home to individuals and groups that help bulster the arts in the city. Camden has religious institutions including many churches and their associated non-profit organizations and community centers such as

760-799: A joint Urban Enterprise Zone . The city was selected in 1983 as one of the initial group of 10 zones chosen to participate in the program. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment within the Zone, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3.3125% sales tax rate (half of the 6.625% rate charged statewide) at eligible merchants. Established in September 1988, the city's Urban Enterprise Zone status expires in December 2023. The UEZ program in Camden and four other original UEZ cities had been allowed to lapse as of January 1, 2017, after Governor Chris Christie , who called

855-518: A long history in Camden. Puerto Rican Unity for Progress is a multi-service, community-based organization that is located in Camden and serves the Hispanic community who reside in the city. The organization was established in 1976 and opened its physical location at 437 Broadway Street in Camden in June 1978. The Arts and Entertainment have always been presence in the city. In the early 20th century, Camden became

950-528: A major contributor of naval units during World War II, shut down in 1967 due to low demand and mismanagement. During this period there was a large amount of white flight , in which white residents moved to surrounding suburbs in search of economic opportunity. Along with this, civil unrest grew resulting in riots. Police brutality and crime were at an all-time high which further exacerbated Camden's problems. Efforts to revitalize Camden began in 1980 with Mayor Randy Primas . In an attempt to generate income for

1045-575: A three-year cycle. Augustus Harmon was appointed in November 2011 to fill the seat of his brother, Johnson Harmon, who died before the election in which he had won a fifth term of office. In September 2016, the City Council appointed Nolan Q. Allen to fill the Ward 1 seat expiring in December 2017 that had been held by Lincoln Green Sr. until his death the previous month. Nolan served on an interim basis until

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1140-595: A total of 9,193 registered voters in Pleasantville City, of which 4,693 (51.0% vs. 30.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 534 (5.8% vs. 25.2%) were registered as Republicans and 3,965 (43.1% vs. 44.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There was one voter registered to another party. Among the city's 2010 Census population, 45.4% (vs. 58.8% in Atlantic County) were registered to vote, including 62.6% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 76.6% countywide). In

1235-403: A turnout of 59.4% (vs. 69.8% in the whole county). In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Democrat Barbara Buono received 1,951 ballots cast (69.1% vs. 34.9% countywide), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 675 votes (23.9% vs. 60.0%) and other candidates with 32 votes (1.1% vs. 1.3%), among the 2,824 ballots cast by the city's 10,324 registered voters, yielding a 27.4% turnout (vs. 41.5% in

1330-460: A wide range of health and social services free or reduced charge to residents. Camden City, having one of the highest rates of poverty in New Jersey, fueled residents and local organizations to develop organizations aimed to provide relief to its citizens. As of the 2000 Census, Camden's income per capita was $ 9,815. This ranking made Camden the poorest city in the state of New Jersey, as well as one of

1425-523: Is rowhouse , similar to those in the neighboring city of Philadelphia. Saint Josephs Carpenter Society (SJCS) is a non profit that has rehabilitated 500 homes throughout the city. Camden contains the United States' first federally funded planned community for working class residents, Yorkship Village (now called Fairview). The village was designed by Electus Darwin Litchfield , who was influenced by

1520-518: Is a city in Camden County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . It is part of the Delaware Valley metropolitan region. The city was incorporated on February 13, 1828. Camden has been the county seat of Camden County since the county's formation on March 13, 1844. The city derives its name from Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden . Camden is made up of over 20 neighborhoods, and is part of

1615-544: Is active today. Redevelopment is an idea has loomed over the city since the 1980s, when Mayor Primas started looking for projects to be able to revitalize with the loss of several foundational industries in the preciding decades. In 2013 the New Jersey Economic Development Authority introduced incentives for companies to relocate to Camden. Other projects include the redevelopment of the Waterfront,

1710-449: Is comprised of the Mayor and the seven-member City Council, all of whom are elected in partisan elections as part of the November general election. The Mayor is elected to a four-year term of office. The City Council includes one member elected at-large and six members elected from each of two wards to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with two seats up for election each year in

1805-541: Is located in the 2nd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 2nd state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew ( R , Dennis Township ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For

1900-544: Is the home of Rutgers University–Camden , which was founded as the South Jersey Law School in 1926, and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University , which opened in 2012. Camden also houses both Cooper University Hospital and Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital . Camden County College and Rowan University also have campuses in downtown Camden. The " eds and meds " institutions account for roughly 45% of Camden's total employment. Once known for violent crime,

1995-493: The "garden city" developments popular in England at the time. In 2013, Cherokee Investment Partners had a plan to redevelop north Camden with 5,000 new homes and a shopping center on 450 acres (1.8 km ). Cherokee dropped their plans in the face of local opposition and the slumping real estate market. They are among several companies receiving New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) tax incentives to relocate jobs in

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2090-576: The 2010 census count of 20,249, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,237 (+6.5%) from the 19,012 counted in the 2000 census . Geographically, the city, and all of Atlantic County, is part of the South Jersey region of the state and of the Atlantic City - Hammonton metropolitan statistical area , which in turn is included in the Philadelphia - Reading - Camden combined statistical area and

2185-586: The 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 5,675 votes (92.4% vs. 57.9% countywide), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 450 votes (7.3% vs. 41.1%) and other candidates with 23 votes (0.4% vs. 0.9%), among the 6,139 ballots cast by the city's 10,019 registered voters, for a turnout of 61.3% (vs. 65.8% in Atlantic County). In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 5,945 votes (89.7% vs. 56.5% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 597 votes (9.0% vs. 41.6%) and other candidates with 22 votes (0.3% vs. 1.1%), among

2280-647: The 2024-2025 session , the 2nd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Vincent J. Polistina ( R , Egg Harbor Township ) and in the General Assembly by Don Guardian (R, Atlantic City ) and Claire Swift (R, Margate City ). Atlantic County is governed by a directly elected county executive and a nine-member Board of County Commissioners , responsible for legislation. The executive serves

2375-415: The Atlantic City Expressway . NJ Transit offers bus service to Atlantic City, New Jersey and other intermediate stations on routes 502 (from Atlantic Cape Community College ), 507 (from Ocean City ), 508 (from Hamilton Mall ), 509 (from Ocean City), 553 (limited; from Upper Deerfield Township ), 554 (from Lindenwold station ), and 559 (from Lakewood Township ). Beginning in 1907,

2470-730: The Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts , located in Somers Point . On September 6, 2007, the FBI arrested five members of the Pleasantville school board as part of a federal corruption case that included several state lawmakers and other public officials. Included in the arrest sweep were Assemblymen Mims Hackett and Alfred E. Steele , and Passaic Mayor Samuel Rivera. Indictments were filed against four sitting members of

2565-521: The Delaware River in Pennsylvania . Just offshore of Camden is Pettys Island , which is part of Pennsauken Township. The Cooper River (popular for boating) flows through Camden, and Newton Creek forms Camden's southern boundary with Gloucester City. Camden contains more than 20 generally recognized neighborhoods: Historically, the Waterfront has always been a foundational part and major hub of

2660-729: The Delaware River , with access to the Atlantic Ocean , the Port of Camden handles break bulk , bulk cargo , as well as some containers. Terminals fall under the auspices of the South Jersey Port Corporation as well as private operators such as Holt Logistics/ Holtec International . The port receives hundreds of ships moving international and domestic cargo annually and is one of the USA's largest shipping centers for wood products, cocoa and perishables. The most common type of home in Camden

2755-401: The Delaware Valley . Pleasantville was originally incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on January 10, 1889, from portions of Egg Harbor Township , based on the results of a referendum held on December 15, 1888. Pleasantville was incorporated as a city on April 14, 1914, replacing Pleasantville borough, based on the results of a referendum held that same day.

2850-576: The Hamilton Mall and the former Atlantic City Race Course , it intersects US 40 . US 40 joins US 322 and the two routes continue to the southeast along the Black Horse Pike. Shortly after joining, the road intersects CR 575 , which then forms a concurrency on the Black Horse Pike along with US 40 and US 322. It heads into Egg Harbor Township , and Route 575 splits from the Black Horse Pike by heading south on English Creek Avenue. The Black Horse Pike has an intersection with CR 563 , which

2945-865: The Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex , American Water . Camden has two generally recognized neighborhoods located on the Delaware River waterfront, Central and South. Other attractions at the Waterfront are the Wiggins Park Riverstage and Marina, One Port Center, The Victor Lofts, the Walt Whitman House , the Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center, the Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts, the Camden Children's Garden , Cooper's Poynt Park (former site of Riverfront State Prison ). On

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3040-623: The Restoration in 1660, previous claims were largely overwritten, the land around Camden was then controlled by different nobles serving under King Charles II that those associated with Sir Edmund Ployden. In 1664, the Duke of York had the King Charles II create the new colony for Lord John Berkeley and Sir George Carteret . It was named the Province of New Jersey after George Carteret; in 1649, he

3135-463: The South Jersey region of the state. The initial growth of Camden industrially is often credited to the “big three” employers of Camden: RCA Victor , Campbell's Soup Company , and New York Shipbuilding Corporation . As workers went from disorganized to unionized, labor costs increased locally to a point where the "big three" felt compelled to move away from Camden in the mid-to-late-20th century as they could find cheaper workers elsewhere. Though

3230-448: The Williamstown and Good Intent Turnpike Company in 1852, and Camden and Blackwoodtown Turnpike Company in 1855, converting the road into a toll road north of Good Intent. In 1923, the portion from Mays Landing to Atlantic City became part of Route 18S . With the 1927 New Jersey state highway renumbering , the route became Route 42 from Camden to Mays Landing and Route 48 from Mays Landing to Atlantic City. US 322

3325-599: The 1930s, Camden faced economic decline in the face of the Great Depression . It was due to Camden's thriving industry that they did not go bankrupt. The United States role in World War II made the New York Shipbuilding Company the largest and most productive ship yard in the world. World War II caused African American migration in and around Camden from the south as there was a need for factory workers for

3420-479: The 2012–2013 and 2013–2014 school years, respectively. March 9, 2015, marked the first year of the new Camden Charter Schools open enrollment. Mastery and Uncommon charter schools did not meet enrollment projections for their first year of operation by 15% and 21%, according to Education Law Center. In October 2016, Governor Chris Christie, Camden Mayor Dana L. Redd, Camden Public Schools Superintendent Paymon Rouhanifard, and state and local representatives announced

3515-428: The 21st century. The Black Community has been one of the city's foundations since its founding in 1828 and have contributed heavily to the city's culture. Corinne's Place is a Black-owned soul food restaurant located in Camden, New Jersey. Corinne Bradley-Powers opened the restaurant on Haddon Avenue in 1989. The Hispanic and Latino Community in the city has increased heavily in the past twenty years, but have had

3610-422: The 6,628 ballots cast by the city's 10,572 registered voters, for a turnout of 62.7% (vs. 68.1% in Atlantic County). In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 4,301 votes (80.9% vs. 52.0% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 900 votes (16.9% vs. 46.2%) and other candidates with 31 votes (0.6% vs. 0.8%), among the 5,316 ballots cast by the city's 8,942 registered voters, for

3705-535: The Black Horse Pike. US 322 heads southeast on the Black Horse Pike from Williamstown, intersecting CR 536 and CR 538 . It heads into Folsom , Atlantic County , where it meets Route 54 at a cloverleaf interchange and then the southern terminus of Route 73 . It continues into Hamilton Township , passing through rural areas. It intersects CR 559 shortly after crossing into Hamilton Township. Near Mays Landing , it features an interchange with Route 50 . It continues southeast and near

3800-450: The Black Horse Pike. Following the completion of the North–South Freeway, Route 42 was moved off the Black Horse Pike to the new freeway between Camden and Turnersville , and the Route ;168 designation was given to the Black Horse Pike between Camden and Turnersville. The mileposts correspond to the routes the Black Horse Pike follows. Camden, New Jersey Camden

3895-478: The Board of Education, charging that they had accepted bribes to steer insurance or roofing business from the district. Charged were Jayson Adams (accused of accepting $ 15,000 in bribes), James McCormick ($ 3,500), James Pressley ($ 32,200) and Rafael Velez ($ 4,000). Former board member Maurice 'Pete' Callaway, a member of the Pleasantville City Council, was accused of accepting $ 13,000 in bribes as part of

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3990-501: The Dutch until around 1650 or 1651 when it was decided that it was far to up the river to be of any value. The buildings and stockades were demolished and Wouter van Twiller assigned Arent Corssen to find a place for another fort. The British first had a pressence in the area in 1634. On June 21, 1634, Sir Edmund Ployden was given a charter from King Charles I of England for all territory that lies between New England and Maryland . After

4085-569: The Earl of Camden. Throughout the Revolutionary War, there were several skrimishes and other effects of the war felt by locals. Development was impeded for the villiage due to the revolution, as Camden was held by the British along with Philadelphia across the Delaware River . In the 19th century Camden underwent significant changes, transitioning from a hub of transportation to a growing city. Camden

4180-837: The Little Rock Baptist Church in the Parkside section of Camden, First Nazarene Baptist Church, Kaighn Avenue Baptist Church, and the Parkside United Methodist Church. Other congregations that are active now are Newton Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, on Haddon Avenue and Cooper Street and the Masjid at 1231 Mechanic St, Camden, NJ 08104. The first Scientology church was incorporated in December 1953 in Camden by L. Ron Hubbard , his wife Mary Sue Hubbard , and John Galusha. Father Michael Doyle,

4275-589: The Mastery charter network. The J.G Whittier Family school has become part of the KIPP Public Charter Schools as KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy. Students were given the option to stay with the school under their transition or seek other alternatives. In the 2013–14 school year, Camden city proposed a budget of $ 72 million to allot to charter schools in the city. In previous years, Camden city charter schools have used $ 52 million and $ 66 million in

4370-601: The November 2016 general election, when he was chosen to serve the balance of the term. As of 2023 , the Mayor of the City of Pleasantville is Democrat Judy Ward, whose term of office ends December 31, 2024. Members of the City Council are Council President Ricky Cistrunk (D, 2023; Ward 1), James D. Barclay (D, 2025; Ward 1), Victor M. Carmona (D, 2025; Ward 2), Bertilio "Bert" Correa (D, 2024; Ward 2), Lawrence "Tony" Davenport (D, 2024; Ward 1), Joanne Famularo (D, 2023; Ward 2) and Carla Thomas (D, 2023; at-large). Pleasantville

4465-515: The South Jersey Athletic Club, operated professionally from the mid-1940s to 1960s. This gym, which was located on West Wright Street, became a tourist destination after it was adapted as a boxing gym by top amateurs and pro fighters. Many noted boxers had trained there, including Ezzard Charles , Jersey Joe Walcott , Sonny Liston , Johnny Bratton , Johnny Saxton , Ike Williams , Ernie Terrell , and numerous professional fighters from

4560-514: The area prior under the Province of New York . After Edward Byllynge suffered a bankruptcy and having issues with his creditors, William Penn , one of the creditors, was chosen to be arbitrator. They argued that he funded the purchase of Lord John Berkeley's share of the Province of New Jersey with funds that were justly due to them. It was decided that Fenwick was entitled to 10% of the share, while 90% would be controlled by trustees that are chosen for

4655-476: The benefit of the creditors of Edward Byllynge, who were mostly Quakers themselves. The trustees were chosen to be William Penn, Gawen Laurie and Nicholas Lucas. The goal was to have the trustees sell the territory to colonists so that the creditors of Edward Byllynge would be made whole. It was also hoped that Quaker may be motivated to emigrate to this territory. At the time, the Society of Friends were flirting with

4750-406: The borough was $ 18,527 (+/− $ 1,356). About 12.2% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 24.7% of those under age 18 and 32.3% of those age 65 or over. Portions of the city are part of an Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), one of 32 zones covering 37 municipalities statewide. Pleasantville was selected in 1994 as one of a group of 10 zones added to participate in

4845-601: The care of orphans and helping runaway slaves. They were members of the Society of Friends whose members were the likes of William Penn. In 1865, the Society of Friends founded the Camden Home for Friendless Children . Since that home was segregated, the Society of Friends opened the West Jersey Colored Orphanage in 1874. Camden has a variety of non-profit Tax-Exempt Organizations aimed to assist city residents with

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4940-515: The city and surrounding area's history. It was built in 1899 as a place for those who find anything that links to one's heritage and for other educational purposes. Camden's cultural history has been greatly affected by both its economic and social position over the years. From 1950 to 1970, industry plummeted, resulting in close to 20,000 jobs being lost for Camden residents. This mass unemployment as well as social pressure from neighboring townships caused an exodus of citizens, mostly white. This gap

5035-608: The city has declined in recent decades since the decline of heavy industry in the area and whiteflight to the suburbs, the city has made efforts to revitalize itself through various infrastructure and community projects. Projects such as the redevelopment of the waterfront area brought three tourist attractions to the area: the USS New Jersey , the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion , and the Adventure Aquarium . The city

5130-554: The city include Mount Pleasant, Risleyville and Smiths Landing. The city borders the Atlantic County municipalities of Absecon , Atlantic City , Egg Harbor Township , Northfield , and Ventnor City . The 2010 United States census counted 20,249 people, 6,661 households, and 4,569 families in the city. The population density was 3,556.5 per square mile (1,373.2/km ). There were 7,219 housing units at an average density of 1,267.9 per square mile (489.5/km ). The racial makeup

5225-563: The city was named by David Ingersoll for its surroundings. The city had the eighth-highest property tax rate in New Jersey, with an equalized rate of 4.903% in 2020, compared to 2.560% in the county as a whole and a statewide average of 2.279%. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the city had a total area of 7.28 square miles (18.86 km ), including 5.72 square miles (14.82 km ) of land and 1.56 square miles (4.05 km ) of water (21.46%). Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within

5320-544: The city's UEZ program. In 1945, the Boston Red Sox held their spring training at Ansley Field in Pleasantville, rather than in Florida, due to travel restrictions related to World War II. The New York Yankees were based at Bader Field in Atlantic City and the two clubs played a series of eight exhibition games against each other with wartime restrictions in intercity travel in place. Laoma Byrd's Gym, formally known as

5415-514: The city, he pursued initiatives such as the construction of a riverfront state-prison and a trash-to-steam incinerator which received substantial opposition from residents. With Milton Milan's election as Camden's next mayor, he declared the city bankrupt which resulted in $ 60 million of aid and the state's assumption of Camden's finances. Another notable revitalization effort was the establishment of non-profit organization, The Parkside Business and Community In Partnership, which occurred in 1993 and

5510-672: The city. Camden has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa in the Köppen climate classification ) with hot summers and cool to cold winters. Camden's public schools are operated by the Camden City School District . The district is one of 31 former Abbott districts statewide that were established pursuant to the decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court in Abbott v. Burke which are now referred to as "SDA Districts" based on

5605-545: The city. It was home to the New York Shipbuilding Company Shipyards until 1968. Since the 1990s, the Waterfront began a beacon of revitalization for the city. The city's waterfront, along the Delaware River is highlighted by its three main attractions, the USS New Jersey , the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion , and the Adventure Aquarium . The waterfront is also the headquarters for Catapult Learning ,

5700-602: The construction of the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex , and the Subaru of America 's headquarters. In recent years, Camden has transitioned from a manufacturing industry to an economy focused on education and healthcare. The Eds-and-Meds Industry has become the largest source of employment in Camden—with institutions such as Cooper University Hospital , Rowan University , Rutgers-Camden , Camden County College , Virtua, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center , and CAMcare. Camden's role as an industrial city gave rise to distinct neighborhoods and cultural groups that have affected

5795-460: The county). Students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade are educated by the Pleasantville Public Schools . The district is one of 31 former Abbott districts statewide that were established pursuant to the decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court in Abbott v. Burke which are now referred to as "SDA Districts" based on the requirement for the state to cover all costs for school building and renovation projects in these districts under

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5890-419: The county). In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Democrat Jon Corzine received 2,146 ballots cast (82.0% vs. 44.5% countywide), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 370 votes (14.1% vs. 47.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 45 votes (1.7% vs. 4.8%) and other candidates with 19 votes (0.7% vs. 1.2%), among the 2,617 ballots cast by the city's 9,844 registered voters, yielding a 26.6% turnout (vs. 44.9% in

5985-585: The district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Brimm Medical Arts High School (175; 9–12), Camden Big Picture Learning Academy (196; 6–12), Camden High School (347; 9–12), Creative Arts Academy (290; 6–12), Eastside High School (784; 9–12) and Pride Academy (63; 6–12). In 2012, The Urban Hope Act was signed into law, allowing renaissance schools to open in Trenton, Newark, and Camden. The renaissance schools, run by charter companies, differed from charter schools, as they enrolled students based on

6080-407: The district's high school for ninth through twelfth grades as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Absecon Public School District . Absecon has sought to end its agreement with Pleasantville and send its students to Absegami High School under a new sending/receiving relationship with the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District that Absecon argues would give its students

6175-423: The first European settlers. Between 1623 and 1627, Captain Cornelius Jacobsen May , an officer with the Dutch West India Company and first director of New Netherland , established Fort Nassau , where the Delaware River meets Big Timber Creek, which is today known as Brooklawn . In 1633, David Pietersen De Vries , a Dutch commander, was sailing up the Delaware River when he came across Natives in control of

6270-433: The first medical system in Camden that did not use rotating primary care physicians. Since its conception, St. Luke's has grown to include Patient Education Classes as well as home medical services, aiding over seven thousand Camden residents. The city has long had a history of philantrophy and charity, dating back to it's founding. The city's founding families were quakers that were very interested in charitable causes like

6365-408: The fort. The settlers that had been left at the fort had decided to return to New Amsterdam ( Today Manhattan, New York ). Wouter van Twiller , Governor of New Netherland , restored Fort Nassau. He was accused of extravagant spending in the fort's reconstruction. The settlement subsequently sparked competition from European Settlers over control of the fur trade in the area. The fort was used by

6460-405: The growth and decline of the city over the course of the 20th century. Camden is also home to historic landmarks detailing its rich history in literature, music, social work, and industry such as the Walt Whitman House , the Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center, the Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts and the Camden Children's Garden . Others include the Camden County Historical Society, which document

6555-520: The growth and industrialization Camden experienced in the early 1900s, there came a drop in population and industry further into the 20th century. Having reached its peak number of manufacturing jobs in 1950, by 1982 it was a quarter of what it had been. Post World War II, Campbell's Soup Company and RCA Victor had decentralized their production efforts in Camden. This Capital Flight was an attempt to avoid an increase in labor wages which unionized workers were fighting for. The New York Shipbuilding Company,

6650-440: The hands of companies such as the Victor Talking Machine Company (later RCA Victor ), New York Shipbuilding Corporation , and Campbell Soup Company . These were major employers in Camden, at times employing tens of thousands in and outside of Camden. Its location on the Delaware River made it ideal to launch ships. Camden also experienced dramatic shifts in its population demographic. Immigration from Eastern Europe made them

6745-497: The idea of "new country", where they could practice their religious beliefs and not be shamelessly persecuted. In 1676, the Quakers decided to form a colony, spittling the previous colony in two, East Jersey and West Jersey for the Quakers. Quakers settled in the area at the end of the 17th century and the start of the 18th century, drawn by promises of religious freedom, fairer taxation and more representation in government. The Quakers expansion, consumption of resources, along with

6840-543: The introduction of alcohol and disease, led to a decline in the Lenape population. The development of a ferry system along the Delaware River bolstered trade between Fort Nassau and Philadelphia . Through ferries, families like Coopers and the Kaighns were able to establish settlements in surrounding areas. In 1773, Jacob Cooper played a significant role in developing the area which is today known as Camden, named after Charles Pratt,

6935-534: The leading ethnic group by 1920, whereas it had previously been German, British, and Irish immigrants. In 1926, a bridge connected New Jersey and Pennsylvania made its debut opening, which was named the Benjamin Franklin Bridge in 1956. The project cost $ 37 million, which New Jersey and Pennsylvania both paid equal parts of. The goal was to reduce ferry traffic between Philadelphia and Camden. Camden Central Airport opened in 1929 (closed in 1957). During

7030-582: The local area. Portions of the Right-of-way of the Atlantic City and Shore Railroad , running for 6 miles (9.7 km) between Pleasantville and Somers Point have been repurposed as the Somers Point Bike Path. Pleasantville operates under the City form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 15 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this traditional form of government. The governing body

7125-565: The name changing back to Black Horse Pike. At the border with Atlantic City , the road becomes Albany Avenue, which carries US 40 and US 322 into Atlantic City. The origins of the Black Horse Pike can be traced to 1795 when surveyors working for old Gloucester County, laid out a new and straight road to replace the meandering Irish Road. The new roadway carried various names including the Newton Road, Chews Landing-Philadelphia Road, Mount Ephraim-Blackwoodtown Road, etc. State legislators incorporated

7220-473: The pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church located in South Camden, has played a large role in Camden's spiritual and social history. In 1971, Doyle was part of the Camden 28 , a group of anti-Vietnam War activists who planned to raid a draft board office in the city. This is noted by many as the start of Doyle's activities as a radical 'Catholic Left'. Following these activities, Monsignor Doyle went on to become

7315-528: The pastor of Sacred Heart Church, remaining known for his poetry and activism. Monsignor Doyle and the Sacred Heart Church's main mission is to form a connection between the primarily white suburban surrounding areas and the inner-city of Camden. In 1982, Father Mark Aita of Holy Name of Camden founded the St. Luke's Catholic Medical Services. Aita, a medical doctor and a member of the Society of Jesus , created

7410-507: The poorest cities in the United States. Camden also has one of the highest rates of childhood poverty in the nation. About 45% of employment in Camden is in the "eds and meds" sector, providing educational and medical institutions. In 2018, the city had an average residential property tax bill of $ 1,710, the lowest in the county, compared to an average bill of $ 6,644 in Camden County and $ 8,767 statewide. Portions of Camden are part of

7505-627: The program an "abject failure", vetoed a compromise bill that would have extended the status for two years. In May 2018, Governor Phil Murphy signed a law that reinstated the program in these five cities and extended the expiration date in other zones. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the city had a total area of 10.34 square miles (26.78 km ), including 8.92 square miles (23.10 km ) of land and 1.42 square miles (3.68 km ) of water (13.75%). Camden borders Collingswood , Gloucester City , Oaklyn , Pennsauken Township and Woodlynne in Camden County, as well as Philadelphia across

7600-568: The program and one of four of those chosen based on a competition. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment and investment within the UEZ, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3.3125% sales tax rate (half of the 6 + 5 ⁄ 8 % rate charged statewide) at eligible merchants. Established in March 1995, the city's Urban Enterprise Zone status expires in March 2026. By 2019, there had been 169 businesses that had been certified to participate in

7695-484: The requirement for the state to cover all costs for school building and renovation projects in these districts under the supervision of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority . As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of 19 schools, had an enrollment of 7,553 students and 668.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.3:1. High schools in

7790-453: The restructuring of the police force in 2013 has been credited for the decrease in that number. As of January 2021, violent crime was down 46% from its high in the 1990s and at the lowest level since the 1960s. Overall crime reports in 2020 were down 74% compared to 1974, the first year of uniform crime-reporting in the city. The city traces back to local indigenous Lenape , who are believed to have inhabited this area 13–15,000 years prior to

7885-543: The road was restriped in the late 1990s reducing it from four lanes to two, and enters Bellmawr , where it interchanges with exit 28 of I-295 and exit 3 of the New Jersey Turnpike (NJTP). It then enters Runnemede , where it crosses Route 41 and County Route 544 (CR 544). It then heads into Gloucester Township and interchanges with Route 42 . It continues south, passing through Blackwood , where it intersects CR 534 , and then widens back into

7980-631: The scheme. As of May 2010 , the city had a total of 68.28 miles (109.89 km) of roadways, of which 53.12 miles (85.49 km) were maintained by the municipality, 7.70 miles (12.39 km) by Atlantic County and 4.26 miles (6.86 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 3.20 miles (5.15 km) by the South Jersey Transportation Authority . Highways that pass through Pleasantville include U.S. Route 9 , U.S. Route 40 , U.S. Route 322 , and

8075-975: The supervision of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority . As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of six schools, had an enrollment of 3,743 students and 316.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.8:1. Schools in the district (with 2021–22 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Decatur Avenue Early Childhood Center with NA students in grade PreK, Leeds Avenue School with 567 students in grades PreK-5, North Main Street School with 308 students in grades PreK-5, South Main Street School with 478 students in grades PreK-5, Washington Avenue School with 407 students in grades K-5, Pleasantville Middle School with 847 students in grades 6-8 and Pleasantville High School with 893 students in grades 9-12. Students from Absecon attend

8170-622: The surrounding neighborhood, similar to the city school district. This makes renaissance schools a hybrid of charter and public schools. This is the act that allowed Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP), Uncommon Schools, and Mastery Schools to open in the city. Under the renaissance charter school proposal, the Henry L. Bonsall Family School became Uncommon Schools Camden Prep Mt. Ephraim Campus, East Camden Middle School has become part of Mastery Charter Schools, Francis X. Mc Graw Elementary School and Rafael Cordero Molina Elementary School have become part of

8265-471: The war effort. Subsequently, Camden became ethnically and religiously segregated. On July 17, 1951, the Delaware River Port Authority , a bi-state agency, was created to promote trade and better coordinate transportation between the two cities of Camden and Phildelphia. However, by the 1950s, manufacturing came to slow causing industries to relocate and employment to dwindle. In contrast to

8360-467: Was Governor of the Isle of Jersey . Lord John Berkeley kept his share of New Jersey from 1664 until 1674, when he sold it to two Quakers , John Fenwick and Edward Byllynge . This due to political difficulties between him, Carteret, and Governor of New York Richard Nicolls , as well as financial difficulties. Governor Richard Nicolls had objected to the Province of New Jersey as he had exercised control over

8455-422: Was 24.33% (4,926) White , 45.94% (9,303) Black or African American , 0.83% (168) Native American , 2.42% (490) Asian , 0.03% (6) Pacific Islander , 22.00% (4,454) from other races , and 4.45% (902) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 41.06% (8,314) of the population. Of the 6,661 households, 34.3% had children under the age of 18; 33.3% were married couples living together; 26.5% had

8550-495: Was 33.0 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 87.2 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $ 39,560 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 4,092) and the median family income was $ 48,873 (+/− $ 5,405). Males had a median income of $ 32,494 (+/− $ 4,209) versus $ 29,961 (+/− $ 2,187) for females. The per capita income for

8645-501: Was chartered in Camden, which connected ferry terminals from New York City to Philadelphia via rail. The railroad ended in Camden's Waterfront, where passengers would be ferried across the Delaware River to arrive in Philadelphia. Similarly to Camden's inception, transportation was a huge catalyst in its growth—the railroads opening in 1834 led to an increase in population and commerce. At the turn 20th Century, industry grew rapidly at

8740-512: Was filled by new African American and Latino citizens and led to a restructuring of Camden's communities. The number of White citizens who left to neighboring towns such as Collingswood or Cherry Hill left both new and old African American and Latino citizens to re-shape their community. To help in this process, numerous not-for-profit organizations such as Hopeworks or the Neighborhood Center were formed to facilitate Camden's movement into

8835-497: Was formerly a traffic circle built in 1932 until it was replaced by traffic signals and jughandles in 2002. The Black Horse Pike has a brief concurrency with CR 563 and then meets the Garden State Parkway (GSP) with access provided by way of CR 563 and CR 608 . The route continues east into Pleasantville , where it crosses US 9 . It then passes through the center of Pleasantville on Verona Avenue, with

8930-434: Was incorporated as a city on February 13, 1828, from portions of Newton Township , while the area was still part of Gloucester County . In 1832, Camden Township was created as a township coextensive with Camden City. The township existed until it was repealed in 1848. Camden Township was established in 1832 which was the same area as Camden City until it was reduced in 1848. In 1830, the Camden and Amboy Railroad Company

9025-538: Was later designated along the road from Williamstown to Atlantic City and US 40 from Mays Landing to Atlantic City. With the 1953 New Jersey state highway renumbering , which eliminated long concurrencies between U.S. and state routes in New Jersey, the Route ;42 and Route 48 designations were removed from the parts of the road that were already signed as US 322 or US 40/US 322, with Route 42 cut back to Williamstown and Route 48 completely removed from

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