Camden, New Jersey

Camden 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, and has been the county seat of Camden County since the county's formation on March 13, 1844. Camden is made up of over 20 neighborhoods and is part of the South Jersey region of the state.

The city's early growth was driven by three major employers: RCA Victor, Campbell's Soup Company, and New York Shipbuilding Corporation. However, these companies moved away in the mid-to-late 20th century as they looked for cheaper workers elsewhere. Despite challenges from the decline of heavy industry and people moving to the suburbs, Camden has worked to renew itself through new projects and improvements.

Efforts to revitalize Camden include developing the waterfront area, which now features tourist attractions such as the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, and the Adventure Aquarium. The city is also home to Rutgers University–Camden, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Cooper University Hospital, and Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. These education and medical centers provide many jobs for the city.

After being known for high levels of violent crime, changes to the police force in 2013 helped reduce crime. By January 2021, violent crime had dropped by 46% from its peak in the 1990s and was at its lowest level since the 1960s. In 2020, overall crime reports were 74% lower than in 1974, the first year the city began uniformly reporting crime.

History

Main article: History of Camden, New Jersey

The city of Camden has a long history. Its roots go back to the indigenous Lenape people, who lived in the area thousands of years before European settlers arrived.

In the early 1600s, Dutch settlers established Fort Nassau near where the Delaware River meets Big Timber Creek. Later, British settlers also arrived and claimed the land. In 1664, the area became part of a new colony called the Province of New Jersey. Quakers settled there in the late 1600s, seeking religious freedom.

Camden was officially created as a city on February 13, 1828. In the 1800s, railroads helped the city grow by connecting it to big cities like New York and Philadelphia.

By the early 1900s, Camden became an important industrial center. Companies like the Victor Talking Machine Company, New York Shipbuilding Corporation, and Campbell Soup Company brought many jobs to the area. A bridge opened in 1926 to connect Camden with Philadelphia.

After World War II, many factories closed or moved away, leading to hard times for Camden. Efforts to bring the city back began in the 1980s and continue today, with new projects focused on education, healthcare, and waterfront development.

Culture

Camden, New Jersey, has a rich cultural history shaped by its time as an industrial city. The city is home to important landmarks 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. These places celebrate the city's past in literature, music, and the arts.

Over the years, Camden's culture changed with its economy. From 1950 to 1970, many jobs were lost as industries declined. This led to many people leaving the city, and new groups of African American and Latino families moved in. Today, organizations help support the community and continue to build a brighter future for Camden.

The Black community has been a big part of Camden since it was founded in 1828. Corinne's Place, a popular restaurant opened in 1989, shows this rich tradition. The Hispanic and Latino community has also grown a lot and has been part of Camden for many years.

Camden has always had a place for the arts. In the early 1900s, it was a center for music and entertainment, thanks to companies like Victor Talking Machine. Famous singers like Russ Columbo and Lola Falana were born there. Today, many groups help keep the arts alive in the city.

The city also has many places of worship, including churches and other religious groups. These groups often help with community services and support.

Camden has a long history of giving back. Since its beginning, people in Camden have worked to help others, especially children and those in need. Non-profit groups offer many services to help residents, especially since Camden has one of the highest rates of poverty in New Jersey. These efforts continue to make a difference in the lives of many people living in the city.

Economy

Camden has many jobs in schools and hospitals, making up about 45% of all jobs in the city.

Some of the biggest companies and organizations that employ people in Camden include Campbell Soup Company, Cooper University Hospital, and Rutgers University–Camden. The city also benefits from special tax rules in certain areas to help create jobs. These rules let shoppers pay less tax at some stores.

Geography and architecture

Camden, New Jersey, covers an area of 10.34 square miles, including both land and water. It is located near several towns and cities, such as Collingswood, Gloucester City, and Philadelphia across the Delaware River. The Cooper River flows through Camden, and Newton Creek forms its southern boundary.

The city has many neighborhoods, including Ablett Village, Bergen Square, and Center City, among others. The waterfront area is important to Camden. In the past, it was home to shipyards, but since the 1990s, it has become a place for new development. Today, you can visit attractions like the USS New Jersey, the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, and the Adventure Aquarium along the Delaware River.

Camden’s port on the Delaware River is busy with ships carrying many goods. Most homes in Camden are rowhouses, similar to those in nearby Philadelphia. The city also has a humid subtropical climate, meaning hot summers and cool to cold winters.

Education

Public schools

Main article: Camden City School District

Camden's public schools are run by the Camden City School District. As of the 2020–21 school year, the district had 19 schools with 7,553 students and 668 teachers, giving a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3 to 1.

High schools in the district include Brimm Medical Arts High School, Camden Big Picture Learning Academy, Camden High School, Creative Arts Academy, Eastside High School, and Pride Academy.

Charter and renaissance schools

In 2012, a law was passed allowing special types of schools called renaissance schools to open in Camden. These schools are run by outside companies but follow neighborhood boundaries like regular public schools. This led to schools like Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP), Uncommon Schools, and Mastery Schools opening in the city.

In 2016, leaders announced a big plan to build a new Camden High School, which was set to open in 2021.

Private education

There are several private elementary schools in Camden, including Holy Name School, Sacred Heart Grade School, and St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral School.

Higher education

Near downtown Camden is an area called the University District, home to several colleges and universities. These include Camden County College, Rowan University at Camden, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Rutgers University–Camden, and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Libraries

Camden once had two public libraries, but they faced money problems. Today, the city has academic libraries, including the Paul Robeson Library at Rutgers University-Camden.

Sports

Camden Athletic Complex

The Camden Athletic Complex, finished in 2022, has many sports areas like a baseball field, a track and field area, a soccer field, and a lacrosse field. The Camden Riversharks were a professional baseball team from Camden that used to play there. Plans are in place to spend $15 million to turn the area into a fun place for everyone to enjoy, and also to help sports teams from Rutgers University.

Philadelphia 76ers training facility

The Philadelphia 76ers chose a spot at the Camden Waterfront for their training place. In 2014, they got $82 million to start building it. Some people were upset because the team wouldn’t have to pay certain taxes for ten years. The building was supposed to start in October 2014 and be ready by 2016. The training spot includes two full basketball courts, a weight room, and many other helpful spaces for the players.

Government

Main article: Government of Camden, New Jersey

Further information: Political corruption in Camden, New Jersey and Mayors of Camden, New Jersey

Since July 1, 1961, Camden has used a special way of running its city government called the Faulkner Act. This system has a mayor and a council to help make decisions. The city is split into four areas, and leaders are chosen every four years.

As of 2026, the mayor of Camden is Victor Carstarphen. There are also several members of the City Council who help with city decisions.

Camden has often supported the Democratic Party in elections. Most people in Camden vote for Democratic leaders, and all mayors since 1935 have been from this party.

Emergency Services

Camden Fire Department (CFD)

The Camden Fire Department began in 1869 and is one of the oldest fire departments in the United States. It has five fire stations and is split into two groups, each led by a chief. The department includes engine companies, rescue teams, ladder companies, and a special fireboat on the Delaware River. In recent years, the department has faced money problems, leading to fewer firefighters and closed stations.

Camden County Police Department (CCPD)

Main article: Camden County Police Department

Further information: Crime in Camden, New Jersey

In 2013, the old Camden Police Department was closed because it was too expensive. A new police department for Camden County was created, bringing in new officers to work closely with neighborhoods and rebuild trust. Since then, more officers have been on the streets, working with residents and patrolling the city. Some people think Camden’s new approach could show how police work might change in other places.

Crime

Camden, New Jersey, used to be known for having high rates of violent crime. However, in recent years, there has been a noticeable decrease. In 2017, the city recorded the fewest homicides in thirty years.

Experts have ranked Camden among the cities with the most crime in the United States for many years. These rankings are based on reports to the Federal Bureau of Investigation about different types of crime. Despite these challenges, efforts to reduce crime have led to lower numbers of serious violent incidents in recent times.

Transportation

Public transportation

The Walter Rand Transportation Center opened in May 1989. It is a bus station where many NJ Transit buses stop. These buses go to Philadelphia and nearby towns. The center also has train stations and a ferry stop.

The River Line is a train that started in 2004. It goes from Camden to Trenton along the Delaware River. There are four stations in Camden, including one at the Walter Rand Transportation Center.

The PATCO Speedline is a train that runs all day and night between Camden and Philadelphia. It has 13 stops in total.

The RiverLink Ferry started in 1992. It crosses the Delaware River between Camden and Philadelphia. The ferry runs from May through September and on weekends in April and October. It stops at places like the Adventure Aquarium and the Battleship New Jersey in Camden, and the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia.

Roads and highways

As of May 2010, Camden had about 182 miles of roads. Some roads are kept up by the city, some by the county, and some by state or other groups.

Big roads like Interstate 676 and U.S. Route 30 go through Camden to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Other roads include Interstate 76, Route 168, and several county routes.

Environmental problems

Main article: Environmental issues in Camden, New Jersey

Camden has had many environmental challenges because of its past with heavy industry and improper waste disposal. These problems include polluted air and water, as well as dirty soil. There are several special cleanup areas called Superfund sites in the city. Recently, illegal dumping has become a problem because of many empty lots that lack security and care.

Demographics

Racial and ethnic composition

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Camden had a population of 71,791, making it the 14th-most populous municipality in the state. This was a decrease from the 2010 census count of 77,344. The Census Bureau calculated a population of 71,100 for 2023.

The median age in Camden was 32.1 years. About 28.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 10.3% were 65 years or older. All residents lived in urban areas.

There were 24,385 households in Camden, with 40.1% having children under 18 living in them. Many households were led by women without a spouse present.

There were 27,670 housing units, with some being vacant.

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 77,344 people in Camden. The population density was very high. The racial makeup included many Black or African American residents and a large Hispanic or Latino population.

Of the households, many had children under 18, and a lot were led by women without a husband present. The average household size was a bit more than three people.

About one-third of the population was under age 18, and the median age was 28.5 years. For every 100 females, there were about 95 males.

The city had one of the highest poverty rates in the nation, with many families and individuals living below the poverty line.

Points of interest

Camden, New Jersey, has many interesting places to visit. Corinne's Place is a special soul food restaurant opened by Corinne Bradley-Powers in 1989. The Adventure Aquarium, opened in 1992 and updated in 2005, is home to about 8,000 animals, including the only hippopotamuses in any aquarium in the world.

Other notable spots include the Waterfront Music Pavilion, an outdoor and indoor theater that can seat up to 25,000 people. The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, opened in 2001, lets visitors explore the famous USS New Jersey battleship. Harleigh Cemetery, established in 1885, is where famous writer Walt Whitman and several important people from South Jersey are buried. You can also visit the Walt Whitman House and see listings of historic places in Camden County.

In popular culture

The 2013 film American Hustle features a mayor named Carmine Polito, who is loosely based on a real mayor of Camden from the 1970s.

The 1995 film 12 Monkeys includes scenes that were filmed on Camden's Admiral Wilson Boulevard.

Notable people

See also: Category:People from Camden, New Jersey

Actors and actresses

• Christine Andreas (born 1951), Broadway actress and singer
• James Cardwell (1921–1954), actor, The Fighting Sullivans
• Joanna Cassidy (born 1944), actress
• Jimmy Conlin (1884–1962), character actor
• Khris Davis (born 1987), actor
• Chas. Floyd Johnson (born 1941), television producer and actor, The Rockford Files, Magnum, P.I. and Red Tails
• Ben Leonberg (born 1987), film director, screenwriter and producer, known for his work in the horror and fantasy genres
• Edward Lewis (1919–2019), film producer and writer, Spartacus and for his collaborations with John Frankenheimer, producing or executive producing nine films together
• Ann Pennington (1893–1971), Broadway actress, dancer and singer, Ziegfeld Follies and George White's Scandals
• Jim Perry (1933–2015), television game show host, singer, announcer and performer
• Tasha Smith (born 1969), actress, director and producer, Boston Common

Architects and artists

• Vernon Howe Bailey (1874–1953), artist
• Stephen Decatur Button (1813–1897), architect
• Alex Da Corte (born 1980), visual artist
• Frank De Martini (1952–2001), architect and 9/11 first responder
• Jona Frank (born 1966), portrait photographer and author, Cherry Hill; A Childhood Reimagined
• Mickalene Thomas (born 1970), artist

Athletes

• Max Alexander (born 1981), boxer
• Rashad Baker (born 1982), professional football safety, Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots and Oakland Raiders
• Martin V. Bergen (1872–1941), college football coach
• Art Best (1953–2014), football running back who played three seasons in the National Football League with the Chicago Bears and New York Giants
• Audrey Bleiler (1933–1975), infielder who played in All-American Girls Professional Baseball League for 1951–1952 South Bend Blue Sox champion teams
• Fran Brown (born 1982), head coach of the Syracuse Orange football team
• Jordan Burroughs (born 1988), Olympic champion in freestyle wrestling who won Gold at the London Olympics in 2012
• Sean Chandler (born 1996), safety for the New York Giants of the National Football League
• Frank Chapot (1932–2016), Olympic silver medalist equestrian
• Duce Chestnut, American football cornerback for the Syracuse Orange
• James A. Corea (1937–2001), radio personality and specialist in nutrition, rehabilitation and sports medicine
• Joseph W. Cowgill (1908–1986), politician who served as the Minority Leader of the New Jersey Senate
• Donovin Darius (born 1975), professional football player for Jacksonville Jaguars
• Rachel Dawson (born 1985), field hockey midfielder
• Fadil Diggs, college football defensive lineman for the Syracuse Orange football team
• Rawly Eastwick (born 1950), Major League Baseball pitcher who won two games in 1975 World Series
• Shaun T. Fitness (born 1978), motivational speaker, fitness trainer and choreographer best known for his home fitness programs T25, Insanity and Hip-Hop Abs
• Rasheer Fleming (born 2004), basketball player who plays for the Saint Joseph's Hawks
• Sean Golden (born 1983), former artistic gymnast and member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team
• Jamaal Green (born 1980), American football defensive end who played in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears and the Washington Redskins
• Dara Greig (born 2000), professional i.e. hockey player for the Montreal Victoire of the Professional Women's Hockey League
• Brad Hawkins (born 1998), American football safety, who played for the New England Patriots of the National Football League
• George Hegamin (born 1973), offensive lineman who played for NFL's Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Zach Hicks (born 2003), basketball player for the Boston Celtics
• Harry Higgs (born 1991), professional golfer
• Andy Hinson (born c. 1931), retired American football head coach of the Bethune–Cookman University Wildcats football team from 1976 to 1978 and of the Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Wolves from 1979 to 1984
• Steve Hoffman (born 1958), senior assistant for special teams for the Atlanta Falcons
• Kenny Jackson (born 1962), former wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles and co-owner of Kenny's Korner Deli
• Sig Jakucki (1909–1979), former Major League pitcher for the St. Louis Browns, whose victory over the New York Yankees in the final game of the 1944 season gave the Browns their only pennant
• Jaryd Jones-Smith (born 1995), American football offensive tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders of the NFL
• Leon Lucas (1901–1971), boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics, turned professional and went on to found Donkey's Place, a sandwich shop which is well known for its cheesesteak
• Mike Moriarty (born 1974), former Major League infielder for the Baltimore Orioles
• Ray Narleski (1928–2012), baseball player with Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers
• Harvey Pollack (1922–2015), director of statistical information for the Philadelphia 76ers, who at the time of his death was the only person still working for the NBA since its inaugural 1946–1947 season
• Dwight Muhammad Qawi (born 1953), boxing world light-heavyweight and cruiserweight champion, International Boxing Hall of Famer known as the "Camden Buzzaw"
• Haason Reddick (born 1994), linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League
• Buddy Rogers (1921–1992), professional wrestler, NWA World Heavyweight Champion and inaugural WWWF World Heavyweight Champion
• Mike Rozier (born 1961), collegiate and professional football running back who won Heisman Trophy in 1983
• Anisse Saidi (born 2008), soccer player
• George Savitsky (1924–2012), offensive tackle who played in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles
• Art Still (born 1955), collegiate and professional football defensive end and cousin to Devon Still
• Devon Still (born 1989), collegiate and professional football defensive end
• Billy Thompson (born 1963), college and professional basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat
• Sheena Tosta (born 1982), hurdler, Olympic silver medalist 2008
• Frank Townsend (1933–1965), professional wrestler and musician
• Dajuan Wagner (born 1983), professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Polish team Prokom Trefl Sopot
• Jersey Joe Walcott (1914–1994), boxing world heavyweight champion, International Boxing Hall of Famer
• Darrell Wilson (born 1958), American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Wagner Seahawks football team
• Bo Wood (born 1945), former American football player and high school coach, who played in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons

Authors, poets and writers

• Betty Cavanna (1909–2001), author, teen romance novels, mysteries and children's books
• Mary Chalmers (born 1927, class of 1944), author and illustrator who wrote children's books frequently featuring cats
• Andrew Clements (1949–2019), writer of children's books, known for his debut novel Frindle
• Michael Lisicky (born 1964), non-fiction writer and oboist with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
• Nick Virgilio (1928–1989), haiku poet
• Walt Whitman (1819–1892), essayist, journalist and poet

Military

• Joe Angelo (1896–1978), U.S. Army veteran of World War I and recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross
• Boston Corbett (1832–1894), Union Army soldier who killed John Wilkes Booth
• Steven Ferrari (born 1962), career United States Army officer who retired as a major general
• Joseph C. Strasser (1940–2019), rear admiral of the United States Navy who served a tour as President of the Naval War College
• John P. Van Leer (1825–1862), Union Army officer

Musicians

• Graham Alexander (born 1989), singer-songwriter, entertainer and entrepreneur, Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles and Let It Be and founder, of Victor Talking Machine Co.
• Butch Ballard (1918–2011), jazz drummer who performed with Louis Armstrong, Count Basie and Duke Ellington
• Paul Baloche (born 1962), Christian music artist, worship leader, and singer-songwriter
• Carla L. Benson, vocalist
• Cindy Birdsong (born 1939), vocalist, The Supremes
• Nelson Boyd (1928–1985), jazz bassist
• Vedra Chandler (born 1980), singer and dancer
• Russ Columbo (1908–1934), baritone, songwriter, violinist and actor
• Buddy DeFranco (1923–2014), jazz clarinetist
• Sam Dockery (1929–2015), hard bop pianist
• Wayne Dockery (1941–2018), jazz double bassist
• Nick Douglas (born 1967), musician^{[citation needed]}
• Lola Falana (born 1942), singer and dancer
• Billy Gallagher (c. 1869–1934), businessman and restaurant owner
• Heather Henderson (born 1973), singer, model, podcaster, actress and Dance Party USA performer
• Richard "Groove" Holmes (1931–1991), jazz organist
• Leon Huff (born 1942), songwriter and record producer
• Barbara Ingram (1947–1994), R&B background singer
• Eric Lewis (born 1973), pianist popularly known as ELEW
• Jimmy Lyon (1921–1984), jazz pianist
• Ronny J (born 1992), record producer, rapper and singer
• Anna Sosenko (1909–2000), songwriter and manager
• Jade Starling (born c. 1964), singer-songwriter who was the lead vocalist for 1980s band Pretty Poison
• Richard Sterban (born 1943), bass singer for the Oak Ridge Boys
• Frank Tiberi (born 1928), band leader, Woody Herman Orchestra
• Tye Tribbett (born 1976), gospel music singer, songwriter, keyboardist and choir director
• Julia Udine (born 1993), singer and actress, Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway
• Jack Vees (born 1955), composer and bassist
• Crystal Waters (born 1967), house and dance music singer and songwriter, "Gypsy Woman" and "100% Pure Love"
• Buster Williams (born 1942), jazz bassist

Politicians and public officials

• John F. Amodeo (born 1950), politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly, where he represented the 2nd Legislative District from 2008 to 2014
• Rob Andrews (born 1957), U.S. representative for New Jersey's 1st congressional district, served 1990–2014
• David Baird Jr. (1881–1955), U.S. Senator from 1929 to 1930, unsuccessful Republican nominee for governor in 1931
• David Baird Sr. (1839–1927), United States Senator from New Jersey
• Arthur Barclay (born 1982), politician currently serving on the Camden City Council. Formerly represented the 5th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2016 to 2018
• U. E. Baughman (1905–1978), head of United States Secret Service from 1948 to 1961
• William J. Browning (1850–1920), represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in U.S. House of Representatives, 1911–1920
• William T. Cahill (1912–1996), politician who served six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives (1958–1970) and as Governor of New Jersey (1971–1975)
• Bonnie Watson Coleman (born 1945), politician who has served as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 12th congressional district since 2015
• Mary Keating Croce (1928–2016), politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly for three two-year terms, from 1974 to 1980, before serving as the Chairwoman of the New Jersey State Parole Board in the 1990s
• Lawrence Curry (1936–2018), educator and politician who served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1993 to 2012, was born in Camden
• Michellene Davis, lawyer and executive who served as acting State Treasurer of New Jersey
• James Dellet (1788–1848), politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Alabama
• Thomas P. Foy (1951–2004), attorney and politician who served in both houses of the New Jersey Legislature representing the 7th Legislative District
• Angel Fuentes (born 1961), former Assmblyman who has served as President of the Camden city council
• Carmen M. Garcia, former Chief judge of Municipal Court in Trenton
• Oz Griebel (1949–2020), banker, lawyer and political candidate who ran for Governor of Connecticut
• John J. Horn (1917–1999), labor leader and politician who served in both houses of the New Jersey Legislature before being nominated to serve as commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Industry
• Robert S. MacAlister (1897–1957), Los Angeles City Council member, 1934–1939
• Richard Mroz, president of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities from 2014 to 2018
• George F. Neutze (1908–1969), politician who represented Camden County in the New Jersey General Assembly
• Donald Norcross (born 1958), U.S. Congressman representing New Jersey's 1st congressional district
• Christine O'Hearn (born 1969), lawyer serving as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
• Francis F. Patterson Jr. (1867–1935), represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in U.S. House of Representatives, 1920–1927
• William T. Read (1878–1954), lawyer, who was President of the New Jersey Senate and Treasurer of New Jersey
• William Spearman (born 1958), politician who has represented the 5th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2018
• John F. Starr (1818–1904), represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in U.S. House of Representatives, 1863–1867
• Charles A. Wolverton (1880–1969), politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1927 to 1959

Other

• Mary Ellen Avery (1927–2011), pediatrician whose research led to development of successful treatment for Infant respiratory distress syndrome
• Quaesita Cromwell Drake (1889–1967), chemist who was a professor and chair of the chemistry department at the University of Delaware for 38 years
• Joe Epperson (1945–2025), camera operator and cinematographer who was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards
• Margaret Giannini (1921–2021), physician and specialist in assistive technology and rehabilitation, who was the first director of the National Institute of Disability Rehabilitation Research
• Elie Honig (born 1975), attorney and CNN senior legal analyst
• Richard Hollingshead (1900–1975), inventor of the drive-in theater
• Aaron McCargo Jr. (born 1971), chef and television personality who hosts Big Daddy's House, a cooking show on Food Network
• Lucy Taxis Shoe Meritt (1906–2003), classical archaeologist and a scholar of Greek architectural ornamentation and mouldings
• Newton Morton (1929–2018), population geneticist
• Thomas J. Osler (1940–2023), mathematician, former national champion distance runner and author
• Jim Perry (1933–2015), game show host and television personality
• Dorcas Reilly (1926–2018), chef, homemaker and inventor, best known for popularizing the green bean casserole
• Tommy Roberts (1928–2024), radio and TV broadcaster who launched simulcast in 1984, a television feed of horse races to racetracks, casinos and off-track betting facilities, enabling gamblers to watch and bet on live racing from all over the world
• Richard Valeriani (1932–2018), former White House correspondent and diplomatic correspondent with NBC News in the 1960s and 1970s
• Barbara Walden (born 1930), actress, dancer and businesswoman who founded one of the first American cosmetic companies offering products for Black women to be sold in major department stores
• Mary Schenck Woolman (1860–1940), pioneer in vocational education for women
• Phil Zimmermann (born 1954), programmer who developed the Pretty Good Privacy method of data encryption