Seena Nassiri is an award-winning investigative journalist and longtime chronicler of Camden’s history. A former staff writer at the Courier-Post, he spent fifteen years covering the city’s darkest decades of violence, corruption, and eventual turnaround. Since 2020 he has been a senior contributor to the Camden Times, where his deeply reported long-form pieces on cold cases, police reform, and neighborhood resilience have become required reading across South Jersey.
The City of Camden Department of Public Works follows a three-tier system.
Emergency Routes FirstMajor roads like Federal Street, Haddon Avenue, Broadway, and all bus...
Prior to New Jersey emerging as an industrial hub and major transportation corridor, it was a relatively small English colonial entity located between the...
A 51-year-old Cherry Hill man was fatally struck while crossing Haddonfield Road on Monday night, according to police.
Investigators say Gerald S. Yashinsky was walking...
The huge blizzard that hit the tristate area on February 22 and 23 left thousands of people without power and hundreds of roads blocked by fallen trees and limbs. As the snow melts and spring comes, homeowners in New Jersey, New Castle County and Southeast Pennsylvania are...
New Jersey is digging out after one of the biggest winter storms in recent memory, and South Jersey felt the impact. The February 22–23, 2026 blizzard dropped as much as 18 inches of snow in Camden County, creating difficult travel conditions and forcing residents across the region...
The City of Camden Department of Public Works follows a three-tier system.
Emergency Routes FirstMajor roads like Federal Street, Haddon Avenue, Broadway, and all bus routes are cleared immediately.
Secondary StreetsCollector roads and school zones come next.
Residential NeighborhoodsSide streets and dead ends are plowed last, usually within 48 to...
New Jersey workers saw another increase in the state’s minimum wage at the start of 2026. As of January 1, 2026, the minimum wage for most employees in New Jersey is $15.92 per hour.
This increase of $0.43 from the 2025 rate is part of the state's system...
When families lose someone they love, they usually just want to do the right thing with dignity and simplicity. Rabbi Daniel Sayani has spent years working directly with chevra kadisha groups and guiding people through these difficult moments. In his teachings and podcast conversations, Daniel Sayani shares...
New Jersey law takes an unusual position when it comes to incest, one that often surprises residents and legal experts alike. The answer depends on age, consent, and the type of relationship involved.
The short answer is that New Jersey does not criminalize consensual sexual relationships between adults...
New Jersey is not a community property state. Instead, the state follows a legal system known as equitable distribution when dividing property during a divorce.
That distinction matters, because equitable distribution does not mean a simple fifty-fifty split.
How property is divided in New Jersey
In New Jersey, marital property...
Tasers and stun guns occupy a confusing legal space in New Jersey. While they are no longer outright banned, possession and use still come with serious legal risks that many residents do not fully understand.
The short answer is that Tasers and stun guns are generally legal to...
Although there is not much volcanic activity in New Jersey, one of the most popular sites that sparks curiosity about a possible volcano is in Sussex County. This site is known as Rutan Hill and is sometimes called "the Beemerville Volcano," which leads people to wonder whether...
The Jersey Shore comprises over 130 miles of coastline and has some of the most unique and exciting beach vacation spots in the world. The variety of the Jersey Shore includes, but is not limited to, boardwalk cities (full of rides and music) and stretches of sandy...
In addition to being among the most culturally and economically diverse states in the country, New Jersey has one of the most vibrant and diverse live music scenes in the United States. A full spectrum of music experiences can be found throughout the state, from large arenas...
New Jersey residents who have prepared documents for international use may need to obtain an apostille before they are accepted abroad. Under the Hague Convention, an apostille authenticates documents, commonly requested for birth certificates, marriage licenses, diplomas, and notarized legal documents, such as powers of attorney.
New Jersey's...
