You’ll pay more for farm-fresh this year because of brutal late freeze

Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor • June 9, 2026

Some crops were wiped out, growers say, so they're counting on tourism and potential federal and state aid.

‘Zombie pipeline’ lands final OK, sparking alarm among environmentalists

Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor • May 6, 2026

Critics call the proposed Northeast Supply Expansion project a ‘zombie pipeline’ because it has forged ahead despite past permit denials.

New Jersey environmental chief defends budget cuts, as state seeks to speed permitting

Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor • April 22, 2026

The state's Department of Environmental Protection will lose millions in Gov. Mikie Sherrill's budget plan, but its new chief remains hopeful.