Author: Anthony DePalma
How Today’s Glitzy Hoboken Obscures the City’s Dark History
October 21, 2023
How Newark Abbey Symbolizes the Rebirth of a Diverse Community
September 17, 2020
In an evolving city, even the Benedictine monks have changed with the times.
Seen in: Jersey Living
A plague of invasive plants, animals and creepy-crawly things is crowding out Jersey's natural species. Despite efforts, the exotic invaders keep coming.
Seen in: Jersey Living, Outdoors, Science
A frustrated homeowner takes her beef about unwanted vegetation to Trenton.
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The Master of the Game
October 2, 2014
Meet the Orthodox Jew who pulls the political strings in the predominantly Latino city of Passaic.
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In Newark’s Muslim community, the revelation of New York City’s secret spying campaign has opened painful new wounds and aggravated old racial rifts.
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The Muck Stops Here
February 13, 2012
After 30 years of talk and legal wrangling, a mountain of contaminated goo is about to be hauled up from the bottom of the Passaic River.
Seen in: Jersey Living, Outdoors, Politics & Public Affairs, Science
Steel Dreams Deferred
October 10, 2011
Gateway has replaced ARC as Jersey’s best hope to ease train travel to Manhattan. But will Amtrak’s plan ever get rolling?
Seen in: Jersey Living
Jersey-Grown System Tracks Underwater Threats
June 13, 2011
Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology have developed and built a system that tracks underwater threats to public safety.
Seen in: Jersey Living, Politics & Public Affairs, Science
Improved communications systems help New Jersey react better when disaster strikes.
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