Digital Musings of Tabitha Hawk

The damage that Tropical Storm Irene inflicted on Paterson, New Jersey is so severe that President Obama will visit the city on Sunday, his first stop on a trip to survey damage caused by the storm. The 150,000-population city once thrived because of the Passaic River, however, that same river has caused incredible damage with the worst flood in more than 100 years with roads, bridges, stores and homes destroyed.