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Camden had zero homicides this summer. City and county leaders credit the 2013 disbandment of its police department.

September 24, 2025
Violent crime is at a 50-year low. Camden, considered one of the most dangerous cities in the country just over a decade ago, experienced zero homicides this summer, with violent crime reaching a 50-year low. As of Monday, homicides were down 43% compared with this time last year. The benchmark is in line with what […]
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New AI innovation hub opens in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood

September 23, 2025
Calling all young adults interested in learning more about artificial intelligence! A new state-of-the-art AI Innovation Hub has opened in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. A facility in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood is expanding its operation. On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials held a ribbon-cutting at Hopeworks as the organization unveiled […]
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New AI innovation hub opens in Philadelphia's Kensington section

September 23, 2025
The new expansion was made possible by a nearly $1 million investment from Dell Technologies. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A Philadelphia non-profit celebrated a major expansion of its facility in Kensington Tuesday. Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city leaders were there as Hopeworks unveiled its new Artificial Intelligence Innovation Hub. The new expansion was made possible by a nearly […]
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Cooper By Far Is City's Largest Employer, Puts to Work the Most Camden Residents

September 19, 2025
City of Camden's Mandatory Semi-Annual Employment Reports Show Totals, Camden Residents at Work CAMDEN – Cooper University Health Care, which has started a $3-billion expansion in Camden, in the first six months of this year was overwhelmingly the largest employer in the city with a staff larger than the next five largest employers combined, according […]
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Hopeworks and Dell Technologies Launch AI Innovation Hub to Skill the Future Workforce

September 8, 2025
Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ – July 31, 2025 – Hopeworks, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering young adults to establish living wage careers, announces the launch of state-of-the-art AI Innovation Hubs at both of their facilities located in Philadelphia and Camden. The initiative, made possible by an in-kind donation of a DellAI Factory with […]
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Young Professionals Making Their Mark

September 2, 2025
Big things are happening, four young adults just stepped into new roles in public health, education, youth advocacy, and healthcare! Ready to hire the next generation of changemakers? Let’s connect and bring Hopeworks talent to your team.
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Lighting Up Camden

September 2, 2025
Hopeworks partnered with the City of Camden to bring smart, sustainable streetlights to neighborhoods Partner with Hopeworks GIS and power your next project, start the conversation today at sales@hopeworks.org.
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Celebrate: Shop with Purpose and Support Young Entrepreneurs!

September 2, 2025
Celebrate the holiday season at Rutgers Camden Campus Center on Saturday, November 22, 2025! Enjoy live business pitches, a festive Holiday Bazaar, and community spirit, all for free. Thanks to Block Inc. for making it possible!  Reserve your spot today!
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Building a Better Future Through AI

September 2, 2025
Hopeworks CEO Dan Rhoton explains how AI is a tool for helping young people build meaningful careers. Hopeworks, a nonprofit social enterprise operating in Camden, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers young adults facing barriers to economic opportunity critical technological training in AI-augmented skills, including web development, data visualization and geographic information systems (GIS). Utilizing […]
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Philly’s FORT Robotics lands $19M to scale machine safety platform

August 15, 2025
Plus, Hopeworks is getting an AI hub thanks to Dell, Dispatch Bio emerges with $216M and more money moves. Biotech has always been a regional strength, and there’s news about wins in that sector, but the Philly ecosystem also saw strong performance that points to other sectors on the rise.  Robotics is one: On the […]
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