The armpit of the East Coast. So unfortunate when you see its prosperous history. The Victor corporation grew by leaps and bounds during the ‘teens and twenties manufacturing radios, Victrolas and phonograph records. They weathered the depression and the shellac shortages of WW2, a couple of union forced recording bans in the ‘40’s, only to introduce the non- breakable 45 rpm record in 1948 (the upgrade to the shellac 78). The 45 became the hallmark symbol of the upcoming rock and roll era- (think Elvis) and maintained its dominance until the 1990’s. RCA had a nearby pressing plant in Rockaway, NJ
I've been renovating houses in Camden for years. Row houses, standalones, we started near the water front but have done a ton of row houses during the pandemic when they cost nothing, i'm here right now. When I was growing up we heard Hoboken was bad, Jersey city, Irvington, even downtown Montcair, Patterson, lake hopatcong was for hicks, allentown pa,Easton pa, the list goes on and on. I'm renting renovated apartments in Camden now and we are changing the city block by block. The next video in a few year is going to be someone saying it's "Gentrified" but everyone in the community is supportive and new businesses want to open and cops are receptive. I grew up here and I want to help
It’s never a one answer for everything and everyone. By beautifying, it may cause higher price. But leaving it alone, it will continue to deteriorate. I salute you in caring and doing something about it. And the same goes to those that support you
Just a word of encouragement from me in the UK. I enjoy the videos and it is my one consistent stop off point each week. I find your work informative. I like the stats. Yes entertaining at times. You document and capture societal trends. Whilst I watch the poverty and people down on their luck it is not through finding people's misfortune enjoyable. I do reflect however on my own good fortune and how any one of us might be a pay cheque away from another world. You offer great insight with empathy.
@@stephenoshaughnessy2279 Everyone who isn't a millionaire or billionaire is one paycheck away from living like this. That's how it is under capitalism.
@@AlanDavidDoane Socialism in the UK was an unmitigated disaster. Bankrupt, nationalised state industry. Colossal welfare dependency to tackle ''poverty''. High taxation leading to economic failure.
Joe and Nicole, I want to thank you for every one of your videos. I have watched every single one. You have taken me to places I never will see. You have given me a different perspective on life! I also love the statistics they are very meaningful, and when we visit every town or city, it helps tremendously to understand each place. I go back and watch all the videos 2 or 3 times! From the bottom of my heart I thank you and please travel safely and take care of yourselves. Love from B.C. Canada 🇨🇦♥️
Thanks for driving around Camden so we don't have to. In the opening panorama I see the USS New Jersey off in the distance, maybe that would've been a more enjoyable way to spend your morning. Hope you find a more upbeat place to visit next time.
The nice cars parked in front of crumbling structures 😉 wonder who owns those!! Once businesses skedaddle out of there, the towns tax base, like you've mentioned many times, becomes ghost and this is what you sadly get.
My husband and I watch your videos every day. We recently stumbled upon them. They are fantastic! They are well-researched and give us a feel for the breadth of our country without needing to make the long drives! Thanks for doing these.
I remember your first Camden video. The building at 14:00 was the Carnegie Library. I now live 3 towns away from this dump and I still have no need or desire to visit Camden
Indeed. Gary, IN- East St. Louis, etc. to name only a few. The arm pit, if left uncared for is not the only part of the body that will stink. Other places are assholes, feet, and the crotch of the USA.
Sad, scary, dirty town. My favorite part was the Parking Lot Guard Turkeys at Campbell Soup Headquarters! LOL Please be careful in your travels. Thanks for showing us this depressing area. It makes me feel good about where I live.
Great job on the video and commentary. I know everyone has to be somewhere. But I’m sorry I’m just glad it ain’t me there. As anywhere else I know there’s good people there just stuck in the situation. And for others hey it’s home so there’s that. Just not my part of the country. And Joe you done a fair job on the other video of your visit there. And in my opinion extra fair on this one it is what it is!!!! Now on much better notes very informative video, love the stats and commentary as always plus not only have you taken me to places I wouldn’t have seen on my own, but I have learned more about architecture than I actually ever knew. You’re really good at it. And now instead of just seeing a big old building I now see some of the styles and influences I learned right here. LoL safe travels my friend, keep on videoing and I’ll keep watching
Got lost in Camden while working nearby in the early '80's, kinda scary then. Found a police officer and he escorted me back to the proper highway. Sad to see no real change. Stay safe and thanks a different type of away from the interstates.
If you are looking for ideas - the very early history of our country was the old Philadelphia road - route 7 I think - followed lowlands from Trenton to Southern colonies - cross Susquehanna at Harve de Grace by early colonial ferry authority in the 1600s . maybe trace the earliest connection from Northern to Southern colonies. The earliest rail roads were there. Think the history of the small towns of the 1700s to where they are now is fascinating - which went right and the ones that did not and why - the early east coast history and shaping the country.
I grew up in Jersey and lived there until my 20s. There were a few areas we just didn't go to unless you had to. Camden and Alantic City are the top two.
I know, I hate going to Camden, but if you call anywhere in Camden Country your home, you have to go there for Jury Duty, get copies of any important documents, but on the flip side, if you have any critical medical emergencies, you will want to go there, because of Cooper Hosptial, for its one of two Level 1 Trauma Centers in South Jersey, the other being in AC.
Joe, I’ve lived in NJ for 13 years and just got down to Camden last winter for a 5-part series of videos I did on all the stations of the interurban light rail system between Trenton and Camden, and I saw pretty much what you saw, the beautiful art deco city hall, closed up Chinese restaurants, flashing police cars outside their transit center … you saw more high people but what I noticed especially were how rough many of the main streets were. I feel if the State of New Jersey, one of the wealthiest in the country with the highest taxes, can step up and put local Camden people to work repaving the streets and sidewalks, it would help to motivate the private sector to reinvest in the city. The State could also fix up some of the beautiful old empty buildings that are just going to ruin. Cities like Camden and Gary, Indiana and many others don’t have the money. I’m not saying improving the infrastructure is the magic answer but that’s what I would do, no more fooling around.
I know it is Camden where Dwight Braxton (light heavyweight champ) grew up but I got lost in Newark, NJ 44 years ago and even back then it was miserable. Fortunately I had more than 1/2 tank left, relying on Road McNally road atlas I finally found my way out. NJ has always been a demoNcrat camp.
Yep, thought that myself. Beautifully maintained, as are the big impressive churches, but no money for the homeless and the addicts, the roads and just generally.
I grew up in Camden in the 60's. There was a walkway tunnel under the Ben Franklin bridge. There is a subway system under the city that would take you to center city Philadelphia. Now I wouldn't go to Camden unless I had full combat gear.
Joe you are very bold traveling into the belly of the beast on foot. Years ago when I lived in Delaware we'd only go to Camden to see a concert on the waterfront. We saw both Boston and Styx there. Back then the waterfront was barely safe. I worked with a guy in the Philly Shipyard who lived in Camden and I never visited him. It was just too sketchy where he lived. It was nice seeing you cross the bridge back into Philly at the end of the video. You safety is important to us your subscribers. Thanks for refreshing my memories. Another good video. Enjoy your family visit and if you drop down into Delaware stop by the Capriotti's in Wilmington for a "Bobbie" sandwich. I believe the store in Wilmington is the original location and they have grown to 92 stores now.
Love this tour and your style fella. American architecture is stunning (coming from a Brit). Such a difference a right or left turn can make … I can imagine how tense things would get later on during the day? Don’t really see a lot of people going for walks there! Bet even the trees could just up and move out 😮 Stay safe
In my opinion, the city could do better with the right people in important places. My small town was going down hill about 20 years ago. After 6 years of negotiations a major retail business opened it's doors. A lot of new infrastructure had to take place first. That business was given tax incentives. Now we have all new schools with state championship sports, an outstanding police force, new small businesses and a huge mall. Not to mention new homes were built and older ones were redone. All because the people living here cared. It can be done even on a larger scale. Yes, we are a Republican town of hard working people. I'd say where but I'd rather not give away where I live. Let's just say that it's in the south. Sorry for the length if this but I wanted others to know that it can be done. I only hit the high points. Funny but I talk to you a lot. You ask what we think and while watching, I answer. 😂
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Thank you Joe. I'm looking forward to your next video. In fact, you and Nic has my favorite channel. As Sgt. Friday would say, "Just the facts ma'ma, just the facts." No drama just like I like it.
Good vid as usual guys!! How about a top ten worst/dangerous town list? To make it fair, the compaired town would nedd yo be of similar size. This got me thinking, how about investing in some body armor? May be useful when visiting Pine Bluff or Gary. Heck, Nicole could bling some up and model it😂😂
I used to go through the transit center in Camden on the way to Philly. There were many people just hanging out outside. One time, one came and helped me with the ticket machine. Another time, a guy followed me into the bathroom and was menacing towards me. Another time, I walked quickly past the people hanging out. A guy got offended and followed me into the PATCO and let this be known. I think some people there have self-esteem problems (or something like that). I also remember there was a female police-woman there to keep order at the station. She was very friendly to the people there so maybe this was part of some kind of strategy. Yes, there is bad in Camden but that's not everything. And from what I understand it is not as bad as it was, although there are still many problems. There are in fact high quality restaurants in the city, and some neighborhoods are worse than others.
The politicians and press in NJ always say "making improvements" about Camden, Paterson, Newark. Same old same old. The Newark airport has a brand new concourse less than 2 years old, already looks worn out.
Those who still CARE about the Country feel very sad when seeing this scene, up to 80-90% of the Videos clips mass media show an undesirable. It is SAD that the rich have left the country to find a peaceful place to enjoy life, middle class families are now struggling to make ends meet and the remaining failures are now homeless drugs addicted…A RICH and POWERFUL COUNTRY a place that millions of people around the world dream of going to, a place of opportunity for those willing to seize the opportunity to advance…is no longer there. 😟 Thanks so much Joe and Nic. Good luck on the trip’s ☘️
That city hall is more impressive than some of Miss Nicole's state capital buildings . I remember the previous vid LS did in Camden a couple of years ago , disturbing . Good to see it it a second visit . Hopefully it will show improvement in the future . No matter how dire it is still a part of the great USA . I also remember at least one vid that LS did upriver from this in small towns along the PA / NJ border . They were some of the nicest seen on this channel . Those towns are not far from the Camden NJ location . Happy Trails !
Camden may look bad, but it's improved 1000% in the last 20 years. It's a city building it's way up. No more riots, poverty going down and all it needs is a couple of hiring businesses. The future looks bright.
I live in Philadelphia, but my mom’s side is from Camden & Riverside. Aunt works at Campbells. Donkey’s Cheesesteaks is very good and there’s a growing vibrancy in Camden but yeah it’s very run down. Not as dangerous as Philly but still very poor. Lots of immigrants there nowadays.
Never been to NJ. Beautiful opening shots. Looks so peaceful. I do like the city hall. Interesting about the Campbell’s soup. I love your videos. So well researched and edited. Great way to start my Saturday. Thank you. I love the Campbell’s turkeys 😂❤
Someday you need to come to the Oranges in NJ. As a Texan with pride in wearing a Stetson hat - Orange is where it began. Stetson hat company on stetson street, Ronson (lighters), Colgates (yes the toothpaste people), Monroe calculator all were here.
Yes. Yes. Joe. Camden is the representative future city of North America. That means: Canada inclusive. 200 years from now, you can expect every city with over 100K population to look like this all over the continent. The population in the U.S. alone will be: one billion. The homeless population will be --. Well. You get the picture. By-the-by, Joe. Did you ever see the movie: "Soylent Green" (1973)?
When your manufacturing industries die so does your cities and towns. Those politicians and high paid executives who allowed this to happen should be ashamed of themselves but it's all about greed.
ill give you an A from bravery. I've been through that spot a few times and everyone i've ever met from around the area has told me "Dont even come to a complete stop at a red light... just go at night"
I think what's important in keeping urban centers alive is to establish and encourage a diverse range of businesses, interests and organizations: small businesses, Health, Sciences, Services, Education etc. and not heavily rely on, in Camden's case, manufacturing. Once jobs leave then people leave. the tax base shrinks, services get slashed and cities die.
Usually in urban areas where large amounts of trash exist on the ground, there also exist an absence of trash cans. Think there might be a correlation?
Not in dc. Move to dc from pg county and there was more trash cans in the community than it was in pg county, but it was more trash on the ground in the city despite having more trash cans smh
You should have continued up Broadway. You could have seen the fairy new Rowan Medical School, the new allied health sciences and the modern Rutgers School of nursing. That section of Broadway has been cleaned up. At the other end of Broadway is the fairly new Rotech nuclear engineering building, which turns out components for nuclear plants. You just go down the rundown parts of town; it'll be a while before you see improvement here
75 Years of nearly continuous decline is sad. Self re-enforcing loop when people are being raised in a poor environment. The successful ones leave and the less successful ones are trapped. Hard to break out once it's gotten this bad.
As a Swede it is incredible how you can have these huge differences in living conditions as in he US. Not much of the American dream there! But can someone please explain to me that no matter how run down an area is the streets are still full of nice cars parked. Even on Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia there are nice cars eveywhere. How is that possible?
These people get housing and food benefits paid for them. So any money they do make they spend on sneakers,wigs, and nice cars. Im just generalizing here but what Im saying is mostly true.
Joe.....oh man, we're gone from cat sightings, now to turkey sightings.....personally, cats are much more beautiful. It is sad to see the homeless and the idle people on drugs and alcohol, and the trash everywhere. I TOTALLY agree with your narrative on all of that. It doesn't take long to destroy a once beautiful landscape by that kind of 'stuff'. I appreciate your honesty as you explore these urban areas. ......Russell D.
Up next is a video shot in the most dangerous neighborhood in Philadelphia (not Kensington), and while there I saw many cats. The most I've seen in a while!!
14:20-Again, apropos of nothing, the Swift truck (as would any tractor-trailer) looks a little out of place in that neighborhood. Some would say that as long as it's not moving, it's saving lives.
I was in Camden a month ago. Come down from Trenton on the River Line and was catching the PATCO across to Philly. The Walter Reed Station was a very sketchy especially for an Australian who isn’t used to such conspicuous poverty. Fortunately, I hooked up with older gentleman that was a local and he guided me through to the PATCO subway. Came back a few days later across on the River Ferry to visit the USS New Jersey. Must say the local sheriffs are the most unhelpful and rudest law enforcement officers I have had the misfortune to encounter. Little more than yobbish cowboys. They’re a further embarrassment to Camden.
Why is every Democrat city so bad?????
The armpit of the East Coast. So unfortunate when you see its prosperous history.
The Victor corporation grew by leaps and bounds during the ‘teens and twenties manufacturing radios, Victrolas and phonograph records. They weathered the depression and the shellac shortages of WW2, a couple of union forced recording bans in the ‘40’s, only to introduce the non- breakable 45 rpm record in 1948 (the upgrade to the shellac 78). The 45 became the hallmark symbol of the upcoming rock and roll era- (think Elvis) and maintained its dominance until the 1990’s. RCA had a nearby pressing plant in Rockaway, NJ
Because we have idiots who keep voting them in
That makes no sense? The Democrat city I live in is overflowing with people and money. More money then people know what to do with.
Unlike the GOP deep south of opioid, unemployment, disappeared coal mining companies, and Klan ralllies?
Plenty of crappy republican cities. And nice democratic cities.
Stop watching fox news. They manipulate you.
I've been renovating houses in Camden for years. Row houses, standalones, we started near the water front but have done a ton of row houses during the pandemic when they cost nothing, i'm here right now. When I was growing up we heard Hoboken was bad, Jersey city, Irvington, even downtown Montcair, Patterson, lake hopatcong was for hicks, allentown pa,Easton pa, the list goes on and on. I'm renting renovated apartments in Camden now and we are changing the city block by block. The next video in a few year is going to be someone saying it's "Gentrified" but everyone in the community is supportive and new businesses want to open and cops are receptive. I grew up here and I want to help
Taxes will keep people away.
It’s never a one answer for everything and everyone. By beautifying, it may cause higher price. But leaving it alone, it will continue to deteriorate. I salute you in caring and doing something about it. And the same goes to those that support you
Creating another overpriced hellhole one city at a time. There's no place to just live comfortably as a normal human being.
@@KW-td1ik most will rent
Sad to see our Country like this safe travels guys🤠
Your vidios are a professional documentary, thanks so much.
Thank you!
Just a word of encouragement from me in the UK. I enjoy the videos and it is my one consistent stop off point each week. I find your work informative. I like the stats. Yes entertaining at times. You document and capture societal trends. Whilst I watch the poverty and people down on their luck it is not through finding people's misfortune enjoyable. I do reflect however on my own good fortune and how any one of us might be a pay cheque away from another world. You offer great insight with empathy.
Thank you, Tony!
❤Thank you for sharing!
People one paycheck away from poverty doesn't accurately describe the conditions in Camden. You're just posting some cliche that has no relevancy.
@@stephenoshaughnessy2279 Everyone who isn't a millionaire or billionaire is one paycheck away from living like this. That's how it is under capitalism.
@@AlanDavidDoane Socialism in the UK was an unmitigated disaster.
Bankrupt, nationalised state industry.
Colossal welfare dependency to tackle ''poverty''.
High taxation leading to economic failure.
Joe and Nicole, I want to thank you for every one of your videos. I have watched every single one. You have taken me to places I never will see. You have given me a different perspective on life! I also love the statistics they are very meaningful, and when we visit every town or city, it helps tremendously to understand each place. I go back and watch all the videos 2 or 3 times!
From the bottom of my heart I thank you and please travel safely and take care of yourselves. Love from B.C. Canada 🇨🇦♥️
True!❤
Wow, awesome!
Joes videos should officially be on The National Register they are so good! 😊
Agree!
It's kind of sad to see the sprinkling of nicely maintained places among the dilapidated. Here's to better times to come for Camden. 🍺
Thanks for driving around Camden so we don't have to. In the opening panorama I see the USS New Jersey off in the distance, maybe that would've been a more enjoyable way to spend your morning. Hope you find a more upbeat place to visit next time.
Every time you post, I'm excited!
You know its bad when my guy gotta start his video extra early in the morning just to avoid the creatures lol
They were still out there, though, even on an early Sunday morning! I had a couple uncomfortable encounters wandering the downtown.
The nice cars parked in front of crumbling structures 😉 wonder who owns those!! Once businesses skedaddle out of there, the towns tax base, like you've mentioned many times, becomes ghost and this is what you sadly get.
He basically got his info from Wikipedia and drove around with a camera.
Cost of living should be free, not low.
@@RoseanneSeason7and yet, here you are! Well done 😂😂😂
My husband and I watch your videos every day. We recently stumbled upon them. They are fantastic! They are well-researched and give us a feel for the breadth of our country without needing to make the long drives! Thanks for doing these.
Thank you, Mary!
NJ native here.... Even I avoid Camden. That said, believe it or not it's better than it used to be.
As ever thank you for taking us along with you. You have a great approach to life. Stay safe in your travels
A very interesting video! Some amazing buildings, and the cathedral is beautiful! The old photos are wonderful! Thank you, Joe and Nic.😊💖
Thank you, CL!! 👍😀❤️
I remember your first Camden video. The building at 14:00 was the Carnegie Library. I now live 3 towns away from this dump and I still have no need or desire to visit Camden
Watch from Russia,thank you!I will never see places you show,that is why I deeply grateful for your job!Take care,Joe and Nicol!❤
the trouble is there are a lot of towns like camden in america.
Yup really a lot actually Sad
Indeed. Gary, IN- East St. Louis, etc. to name only a few. The arm pit, if left uncared for is not the only part of the body that will stink. Other places are assholes, feet, and the crotch of the USA.
Thank you. Joe, you're brave to venture into the hood. So grateful we live on a little farm. 🙏
They'll be coming to see you eventually.
Makes me grateful for where I live
More then o could take! Scary and too sad Joe. Safe travels!
Nice to see the old-timey produce stand (9:24), giving city folk access to some healthy fruits and vegetables.
THANKS JOE AND NIC ❤
Sad, scary, dirty town. My favorite part was the Parking Lot Guard Turkeys at Campbell Soup Headquarters! LOL Please be careful in your travels. Thanks for showing us this depressing area. It makes me feel good about where I live.
Parking Lot Guard Turkeys...I love that!!!
You're a brave man, Joe. There's no way I'd be wandering around there by myself!
Great job on the video and commentary. I know everyone has to be somewhere. But I’m sorry I’m just glad it ain’t me there. As anywhere else I know there’s good people there just stuck in the situation. And for others hey it’s home so there’s that. Just not my part of the country. And Joe you done a fair job on the other video of your visit there. And in my opinion extra fair on this one it is what it is!!!! Now on much better notes very informative video, love the stats and commentary as always plus not only have you taken me to places I wouldn’t have seen on my own, but I have learned more about architecture than I actually ever knew. You’re really good at it. And now instead of just seeing a big old building I now see some of the styles and influences I learned right here. LoL safe travels my friend, keep on videoing and I’ll keep watching
Thank you for the great comment (as usual!).
Got lost in Camden while working nearby in the early '80's, kinda scary then. Found a police officer and he escorted me back to the proper highway. Sad to see no real change. Stay safe and thanks a different type of away from the interstates.
You're a brave man.
If you are looking for ideas - the very early history of our country was the old Philadelphia road - route 7 I think - followed lowlands from Trenton to Southern colonies - cross Susquehanna at Harve de Grace by early colonial ferry authority in the 1600s . maybe trace the earliest connection from Northern to Southern colonies.
The earliest rail roads were there. Think the history of the small towns of the 1700s to where they are now is fascinating - which went right and the ones that did not and why - the early east coast history and shaping the country.
I grew up in Jersey and lived there until my 20s. There were a few areas we just didn't go to unless you had to. Camden and Alantic City are the top two.
Yes, Atlantic City, once you get off the boardwalk and away from the casinos, is shocking.
@jimmyday9536 exactly! It's like walking into a dystopian world. It has gotten worse since I left, according to friends. Not overly surprised.
I know, I hate going to Camden, but if you call anywhere in Camden Country your home, you have to go there for Jury Duty, get copies of any important documents, but on the flip side, if you have any critical medical emergencies, you will want to go there, because of Cooper Hosptial, for its one of two Level 1 Trauma Centers in South Jersey, the other being in AC.
You were very nice with your assessment. This place looks scarier than the very scary hometown my husband came from.
Joe, I’ve lived in NJ for 13 years and just got down to Camden last winter for a 5-part series of videos I did on all the stations of the interurban light rail system between Trenton and Camden, and I saw pretty much what you saw, the beautiful art deco city hall, closed up Chinese restaurants, flashing police cars outside their transit center … you saw more high people but what I noticed especially were how rough many of the main streets were. I feel if the State of New Jersey, one of the wealthiest in the country with the highest taxes, can step up and put local Camden people to work repaving the streets and sidewalks, it would help to motivate the private sector to reinvest in the city. The State could also fix up some of the beautiful old empty buildings that are just going to ruin. Cities like Camden and Gary, Indiana and many others don’t have the money. I’m not saying improving the infrastructure is the magic answer but that’s what I would do, no more fooling around.
It’s all about ideas & management
Yes, it is a wealthy state. You would think they could do more.
I know it is Camden where Dwight Braxton (light heavyweight champ) grew up but I got lost in Newark, NJ 44 years ago and even back then it was miserable. Fortunately I had more than 1/2 tank left, relying on Road McNally road atlas I finally found my way out. NJ has always been a demoNcrat camp.
Looks like the entire city budget goes to maintaining City Hall
Yep, thought that myself. Beautifully maintained, as are the big impressive churches, but no money for the homeless and the addicts, the roads and just generally.
I grew up in Camden in the 60's. There was a walkway tunnel under the Ben Franklin bridge. There is a subway system under the city that would take you to center city Philadelphia. Now I wouldn't go to Camden unless I had full combat gear.
Joe thank your lucky stars you made it out unharmed, stay safe my friend. love watching your channel
Thanks, Mark!!
Joe you are very bold traveling into the belly of the beast on foot. Years ago when I lived in Delaware we'd only go to Camden to see a concert on the waterfront. We saw both Boston and Styx there. Back then the waterfront was barely safe. I worked with a guy in the Philly Shipyard who lived in Camden and I never visited him. It was just too sketchy where he lived. It was nice seeing you cross the bridge back into Philly at the end of the video. You safety is important to us your subscribers. Thanks for refreshing my memories. Another good video. Enjoy your family visit and if you drop down into Delaware stop by the Capriotti's in Wilmington for a "Bobbie" sandwich. I believe the store in Wilmington is the original location and they have grown to 92 stores now.
Thank you for the great comment, Larry.
This is sad. I was born there, and all of my grandparents lived there for their whole lives. It used to be a lovely little city.
My father worked there for years.....sad what it's become
a place where hope left by the look of it great footage and somehow very interesting.
Joe you missed one of the best cheesesteaks in the country in Camden - Donkey’s. I stop there whenever I’m heading down into Philly and it’s worth it.
Thanks for sharing : ) I didn't know where it was, and across from Philly ? ENJOY and ALL the BEST ! Safe travels and Cheers : )
The church and environs at 4:33 remind me of the outdoor scenes in the movie Doubt.
Camden, surprised you made it out of there alive!!! Thanks for the video
It ain't that bad dude
I worked EMS and did 911 and transport calls in Camden for a few years. You were in fairly safe areas in this video.
Thank you very much for what you are doing!
Love this tour and your style fella. American architecture is stunning (coming from a Brit). Such a difference a right or left turn can make … I can imagine how tense things would get later on during the day? Don’t really see a lot of people going for walks there! Bet even the trees could just up and move out 😮
Stay safe
Thank you, Steve!!
Hi joe & nic ! ., im still following your great video's showing u.s. cities, here from the u.k. . Keep up the good work..👍😁
Another outstanding video which I love include history of the city. Thank you.😊😊😊😊❤
This History is priceless, most people ignore this part of America!
In my opinion, the city could do better with the right people in important places.
My small town was going down hill about 20 years ago. After 6 years of negotiations a major retail business opened it's doors. A lot of new infrastructure had to take place first. That business was given tax incentives. Now we have all new schools with state championship sports, an outstanding police force, new small businesses and a huge mall. Not to mention new homes were built and older ones were redone. All because the people living here cared.
It can be done even on a larger scale. Yes, we are a Republican town of hard working people.
I'd say where but I'd rather not give away where I live. Let's just say that it's in the south.
Sorry for the length if this but I wanted others to know that it can be done. I only hit the high points.
Funny but I talk to you a lot. You ask what we think and while watching, I answer. 😂
I totally agree with everything you said.
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Thank you Joe. I'm looking forward to your next video. In fact, you and Nic has my favorite channel. As Sgt. Friday would say, "Just the facts ma'ma, just the facts."
No drama just like I like it.
Good vid as usual guys!! How about a top ten worst/dangerous town list? To make it fair, the compaired town would nedd yo be of similar size.
This got me thinking, how about investing in some body armor? May be useful when visiting Pine Bluff or Gary. Heck, Nicole could bling some up and model it😂😂
Good ideas, all!
Another terrific and informative video Joe & Nic
...! GG
Thank you!!
My Pop worked at Camden Ship all his life. He was a pipe fitter and built ships and tugs
Interesting. It seemed like it was quite the place at one time.
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip They made a lot of ships
@@josephcarino5829 They sure did.
Another great video, thanks joe, say hello to Nicole! See you again soon!
Will do! :)
I used to go through the transit center in Camden on the way to Philly. There were many people just hanging out outside. One time, one came and helped me with the ticket machine. Another time, a guy followed me into the bathroom and was menacing towards me. Another time, I walked quickly past the people hanging out. A guy got offended and followed me into the PATCO and let this be known. I think some people there have self-esteem problems (or something like that). I also remember there was a female police-woman there to keep order at the station. She was very friendly to the people there so maybe this was part of some kind of strategy. Yes, there is bad in Camden but that's not everything. And from what I understand it is not as bad as it was, although there are still many problems. There are in fact high quality restaurants in the city, and some neighborhoods are worse than others.
The politicians and press in NJ always say "making improvements" about Camden, Paterson, Newark. Same old same old. The Newark airport has a brand new concourse less than 2 years old, already looks worn out.
Love your videos. What camera are you using ?!
DJI Osmo 3
Camden was RCA’s budget record label.
Those who still CARE about the Country feel very sad when seeing this scene, up to 80-90% of the Videos clips mass media show an undesirable. It is SAD that the rich have left the country to find a peaceful place to enjoy life, middle class families are now struggling to make ends meet and the remaining failures are now homeless drugs addicted…A RICH and POWERFUL COUNTRY a place that millions of people around the world dream of going to, a place of opportunity for those willing to seize the opportunity to advance…is no longer there. 😟 Thanks so much Joe and Nic. Good luck on the trip’s ☘️
i used to transfer vans for a leasing company from southern NH to a storage/transfer yard in Camden and none of the old timers i worked with would go
Camden’s industrial history is interesting stuff! And wow that city hall is impressive!
That city hall is more impressive than some of Miss Nicole's state capital buildings . I remember the previous vid LS did in Camden a couple of years ago , disturbing . Good to see it it a second visit . Hopefully it will show improvement in the future . No matter how dire it is still a part of the great USA . I also remember at least one vid that LS did upriver from this in small towns along the PA / NJ border . They were some of the nicest seen on this channel . Those towns are not far from the Camden NJ location . Happy Trails !
Yep, near Washington Crossing. Those were beautiful NJ towns.
Another great video. Thanks🙏🥰🦋🇺🇸
Camden may look bad, but it's improved 1000% in the last 20 years. It's a city building it's way up. No more riots, poverty going down and all it needs is a couple of hiring businesses. The future looks bright.
@@us-unclesam6566 Honestly, I hope so. I’d take it over Philadelphia any day.
What kind of camera are you using? super smooth and great quality. Love yall's video's and a fellow Texan here in the Colony
Thank you! I use a DJI Osmo 3.
... Gracias amigo ..! Muy actual...
I live in Philadelphia, but my mom’s side is from Camden & Riverside. Aunt works at Campbells. Donkey’s Cheesesteaks is very good and there’s a growing vibrancy in Camden but yeah it’s very run down. Not as dangerous as Philly but still very poor. Lots of immigrants there nowadays.
Never been to NJ. Beautiful opening shots. Looks so peaceful. I do like the city hall. Interesting about the Campbell’s soup. I love your videos. So well researched and edited. Great way to start my Saturday. Thank you. I love the Campbell’s turkeys 😂❤
As usual, you are awesome, Alexandra!!
Depressing, yeah, I get it. thx for the revisit
From1934 .... The largest shipyard by far was/ is still Mitsubishi/Heavy/Industries of Japan.
Wow Joe that was quite a vid. But new york is not far and same stuff and nice places also. Ty great vid and stay safe both u and Nicole.
Thanks 👍
Someday you need to come to the Oranges in NJ. As a Texan with pride in wearing a Stetson hat - Orange is where it began. Stetson hat company on stetson street, Ronson (lighters), Colgates (yes the toothpaste people), Monroe calculator all were here.
I'll put it on my list!
Yes, and they need to get a sausage pizza at Star Tavern and Pizza, then drive west on Washington Street a couple blocks to Jimmy Buffs.
It's sad to see this city. We should stop sending out money around the world and help our cities in America.
That would be nice!
Help them selves we don’t owe them anything. Enforce the laws,clean up city government.
Or paying for military wars or needles
But what if the goal is to destroy American cities?
$$180 billion to Ukraine and counting. Biden just approved more $$
Yes. Yes. Joe. Camden is the representative future city of North America. That means: Canada inclusive. 200 years from now, you can expect every city with over 100K population to look like this all over the continent. The population in the U.S. alone will be: one billion. The homeless population will be --. Well. You get the picture. By-the-by, Joe. Did you ever see the movie: "Soylent Green" (1973)?
Thank you Joe
When your manufacturing industries die so does your cities and towns. Those politicians and high paid executives who allowed this to happen should be ashamed of themselves but it's all about greed.
Perfectly said.
Thank you for not trying to sell me a book!
This Camden looks much much better than the Camden in your first Camden video.
I did try to show better places this time.
The city lost its way years ago my traveling
Friend 😱other than that happy Halloween folks 🎃👻🏴☠️🪰🤐🧠😱🛣️😎
ill give you an A from bravery. I've been through that spot a few times and everyone i've ever met from around the area has told me "Dont even come to a complete stop at a red light... just go at night"
No way i could live around such filth and decay
Better hide in the mountains
Unfortunately some folks can't financially afford to relocate elsewhere-!!!😭.
@@asullivan4047 sounds like India
Imagine how the city looks on gray wet days.
I'm favoured, $22K every week! I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support God's work and the church. God bless America.
I think what's important in keeping urban centers alive is to establish and encourage a diverse range of businesses, interests and organizations: small businesses, Health, Sciences, Services, Education etc. and not heavily rely on, in Camden's case, manufacturing. Once jobs leave then people leave. the tax base shrinks, services get slashed and cities die.
It's probably just the camera, but that river looks wide as the Mississippi.
8:16. Wow. Totally understand why Nic isn't with you here. I wouldn't dare walk the streets of Camden alone.
Yeah, I never bring her to places like this.
Usually in urban areas where large amounts of trash exist on the ground, there also exist an absence of trash cans. Think there might be a correlation?
Not in dc. Move to dc from pg county and there was more trash cans in the community than it was in pg county, but it was more trash on the ground in the city despite having more trash cans smh
You should have continued up Broadway. You could have seen the fairy new Rowan Medical School, the new allied health sciences and the modern Rutgers School of nursing. That section of Broadway has been cleaned up. At the other end of Broadway is the fairly new Rotech nuclear engineering building, which turns out components for nuclear plants. You just go down the rundown parts of town; it'll be a while before you see improvement here
75 Years of nearly continuous decline is sad. Self re-enforcing loop when people are being raised in a poor environment. The successful ones leave and the less successful ones are trapped. Hard to break out once it's gotten this bad.
Absolutely.
Looks like Harris/Walz territory.
Such a sad video....Peace from Sweden✌️😊
As a Swede it is incredible how you can have these huge differences in living conditions as in he US. Not much of the American dream there! But can someone please explain to me that no matter how run down an area is the streets are still full of nice cars parked. Even on Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia there are nice cars eveywhere. How is that possible?
Some are stolen.😢
These people get housing and food benefits paid for them. So any money they do make they spend on sneakers,wigs, and nice cars. Im just generalizing here but what Im saying is mostly true.
Cars are cheap in America. We tax the hell out of them here in EU.
Joe.....oh man, we're gone from cat sightings, now to turkey sightings.....personally, cats are much more beautiful. It is sad to see the homeless and the idle people on drugs and alcohol, and the trash everywhere. I TOTALLY agree with your narrative on all of that. It doesn't take long to destroy a once beautiful landscape by that kind of 'stuff'. I appreciate your honesty as you explore these urban areas. ......Russell D.
Up next is a video shot in the most dangerous neighborhood in Philadelphia (not Kensington), and while there I saw many cats. The most I've seen in a while!!
Thank you nic and Joe for showing the Camden New Jersey video be safe guys.
14:20-Again, apropos of nothing, the Swift truck (as would any tractor-trailer) looks a little out of place in that neighborhood. Some would say that as long as it's not moving, it's saving lives.
Those Guard Turkeys are tough in that City..... lol...they're destined for someone's dinner plate
You could do East Orange NJ 😊
I plan on it!
😂escaping the turkey noodle soup!!!😊❤❤
I thought I live in an awful place in Los Angeles, but by the look of it that’s even worse than South Central LA.
I was in Camden a month ago. Come down from Trenton on the River Line and was catching the PATCO across to Philly. The Walter Reed Station was a very sketchy especially for an Australian who isn’t used to such conspicuous poverty. Fortunately, I hooked up with older gentleman that was a local and he guided me through to the PATCO subway. Came back a few days later across on the River Ferry to visit the USS New Jersey.
Must say the local sheriffs are the most unhelpful and rudest law enforcement officers I have had the misfortune to encounter. Little more than yobbish cowboys. They’re a further embarrassment to Camden.