Author: Anthony DePalma

Progress stirs up painful memories and raises questions about who gets to tell Hoboken's stories, including the ten deadly, suspicious fires of the 1970s and '80s.

Seen in: History, News

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.

Seen in: Jersey Celebrities, Jersey Living, Outdoors

The Master of the Game

October 2, 2014

Meet the Orthodox Jew who pulls the political strings in the predominantly Latino city of Passaic.

Seen in: Jersey Celebrities, Jersey Living, Politics & Public Affairs

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.

Seen in: Jersey Living, Politics & Public Affairs

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

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.

Seen in: Jersey Living, Politics & Public Affairs