Camden, NJ

Camden is a city and county seat in southern New Jersey, directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. Its riverfront location is central to its identity, tying the city to port history, bridges, transit, and views of the Philadelphia skyline. Camden has faced major urban challenges, but it also has important institutions and destinations, including Rutgers-Camden, Cooper University Hospital, and the waterfront aquarium. It is a gritty, historic Delaware Valley city with real regional weight.