Rows of apple trees at Russo's Fruit and Vegetable Farm in Tabernacle will not yield a crop this season due to extreme weather. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.
A Summer Without Peaches: NJ Estimates $300M in Ag Losses from April Whiplash Weather
A week in mid-April sent temperatures from the 90s to near-freezing, and early-budding fruit crops crashed before they could fully develop. Farmers say they need shoppers to support their other crops. Governor Mikie Sherrill is seeking federal support to help make them whole. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
Since 1985, Rick Tamburo has delivered historic restoration services across South Jersey and Philadelphia. In retirement, he's selling the business to Sean O’Donnell of Collingswood, a craftsman who is restoring the historic Knight Park caretaker’s house. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
Last week, Camden City metal recycler EMR closed its Waterfront South scrapyard amid an internal investigation into its 15th fire in six years. On Tuesday, the union workers affected by the work stoppage marched from the facility to Camden City Hall to rally support for their jobs. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…