ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — This year, the EZ Ride Bike & Pedestrian Program team hosted more than 450 events in 300 communities, including safety presentations, poster contests, bike safety presentations, walk assessments and walk-to-school days to promote safety and biking. Approximately 40,000 students attended these events. The result: 154 schools and municipalities were recognized as […]
SUMMIT — Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation, a liberal faith community in Summit, has launched Neighborhood Beacon, an initiative aimed at alleviating food insecurity for area families and supporting local businesses. Drawing on financial contributions from Beacon members, Neighborhood Beacon purchases gift cards from local restaurants and food purveyors, then partners with social services organizations to […]
