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Home Gardeners Adopt Budget-Friendly Strategies for Thriving Edible Landscapes

Home Gardeners Adopt Budget-Friendly Strategies for Thriving Edible Landscapes

Home Gardeners Adopt Budget-Friendly Strategies for Thriving Edible Landscapes

Container Gardening Requires Specific Care to Avoid Common Pitfalls

Container Gardening Requires Specific Care to Avoid Common Pitfalls

Container Gardening Requires Specific Care to Avoid Common Pitfalls

Newark Councilman Ramos Calls for Temporary Moratorium on Data Center Development

Newark Councilman Ramos Calls for Temporary Moratorium on Data Center Development

North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. has spearheaded a resolution, approved by the Newark Municipal Council, to implement a temporary moratorium on the development of data centers within the city. The resolution aims to provide Newark with time to thoroughly study the potential impacts of these facilities and establish appropriate zoning and infrastructure standards. The Council's decision is driven by concerns regarding the substantial and continuous electricity demands of large-scale data centers, their potential strain on the regional power grid, and their significant water requirements for cooling. Councilman Ramos emphasized that the goal is not to hinder technological advancement but to ensure that growth benefits Newark residents and does not lead to increased utility costs or environmental consequences. The resolution also highlights that no data center projects have yet been presented to the Newark City Council for consideration, nor have guidelines for their development been proposed.

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Comments on Investigation into Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell, Expresses Confidence in Process

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Comments on Investigation into Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell, Expresses Confidence in Process

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman has issued a statement regarding an ongoing investigation into Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell. In her statement, Watson Coleman affirmed her long-standing relationship with Caldwell, describing him as a "good and decent man" whom she has known for over 30 years. Despite her personal regard for Caldwell, she emphasized the seriousness with which she views "any allegation of improper actions." Watson Coleman also expressed her "full confidence" in the investigatory process that has been established by the governor to address these allegations. The specific nature of the allegations against Lt. Gov. Caldwell was not detailed in the provided information, but the statement underscores the formal approach being taken to examine the matter. This development highlights the careful balance public officials often navigate between personal relationships and the demands of accountability and due process in governance.

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Save Toilet Paper Tubes To Create A Bee-Friendly Pollinator Garden

Save Toilet Paper Tubes To Create A Bee-Friendly Pollinator Garden

Some data says that a person on average uses one roll of toilet paper a week. If so, that's 52 tubes that would be tossed. This DIY saves them for the bees!

ECOWAS Launches Agroecological Innovations Project in West Africa, Including Niger

ECOWAS Launches Agroecological Innovations Project in West Africa, Including Niger

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union (EU), has officially launched the Project for the Promotion of Agroecological Innovations in West Africa (PAI-WA). The project, with a funding of 20 million euros (10 million from AFD and 10 million from the EU), aims to enhance the incomes and climate resilience of family-run agroecological farms across 12 ECOWAS member states and Niger, a member of the Alliance of Sahel States. PAI-WA builds upon the previous West Africa Agroecology Programme (PAE) that ran from 2018 to 2025. Its core objectives include developing agroecological innovations through partnerships, disseminating these innovations for widespread adoption, and creating supportive policy and regulatory frameworks for an agroecological transition in the region.

Monmouth Medical Center Launches Food Farmacy with Congressional Support to Combat Food Insecurity

Monmouth Medical Center Launches Food Farmacy with Congressional Support to Combat Food Insecurity

RWJBarnabas Health and Monmouth Medical Center have opened a new Food Farmacy in Long Branch, New Jersey, on September 8. This initiative provides free groceries and consultations with registered dietitians to patients. The facility, located inside the Alexander Pavilion at Monmouth Medical Center, offers fresh New Jersey-grown produce, refrigerated and shelf-stable items, and culturally relevant foods. Patients receive individualized counseling focused on preventing and managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. This Food Farmacy is the sixth within the RWJBarnabas system, expanding its 'Our Healthy Communities' initiative into Monmouth County for the first time. The opening was attended by several elected officials, including Congressman Frank Pallone, Long Branch Mayor John Pallone, and state Senator Vin Gopal, alongside healthcare leaders. The program is a partnership with Fulfill, a food-security nonprofit serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Duke Energy Introduces PowerPair Rebate Program in North Carolina for Solar and Battery Storage

Duke Energy Introduces PowerPair Rebate Program in North Carolina for Solar and Battery Storage

Duke Energy has launched the PowerPair NC rebates program, offering up to $9,000 in incentives for North Carolina homeowners who install solar panels paired with battery storage systems. This initiative aims to reduce peak load demands on the local electric grid, particularly during periods of high consumption like hot summer afternoons and cold winter mornings. The program is administered by Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) and Duke Energy Progress (DEP) and is designed to enhance grid stability while helping homeowners offset high utility rates. To qualify, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems must meet specific sizing limits, with rebates calculated at $0.36 per watt-DC for solar capacity, capped at 10 kW-DC. Battery storage systems must have a usable capacity of at least 10 kWh, with rebates at $400 per kWh, capped at 13.5 kWh. Homeowners must work with approved solar installers within Duke's Trade Ally Network and ensure their systems are correctly sized and documented to be eligible for the program's lottery-b...

Caldwell Addresses Grocery Access Gap with New Store Developments

Caldwell Addresses Grocery Access Gap with New Store Developments

Caldwell, Idaho, is experiencing a significant grocery access gap, particularly for residents living northeast of Aviation Way and south of Homedale Road. The city's population has grown by nearly 30% since 2020, according to COMPASS data, leading to increased demand for local amenities. Many residents, like stay-at-home mom Kim Mitchell, face ten-to-twelve-minute drives to the nearest Albertsons. The USDA Food Access Atlas classifies a large portion of Caldwell as having 'low food access and low income,' meaning areas with a poverty rate of 20% or higher or a family income below the metropolitan average, where a significant number of residents must travel a mile or more to a chain grocery store. Daniel Torres, Caldwell's economic development director, confirmed that the city is actively working to improve access. Two new grocery stores, Fred Meyer and Albertsons, are slated to open in Caldwell by the end of 2027, aiming to alleviate this issue.

Potato chips pulled for containing unauthorized Colombian pork

Potato chips pulled for containing unauthorized Colombian pork

Over 250 packages of potato chips have been recalled because they contain pork from Colombia. See why.

Cleveland Seeks Community Input on Future of Eastside Market After Operator Lease Termination

Cleveland Seeks Community Input on Future of Eastside Market After Operator Lease Termination

The city of Cleveland is actively soliciting community feedback regarding the future of its city-owned Eastside Market building, located near East 105th Street and St. Clair Avenue. The market is currently closed due to the absence of an operator. Residents are encouraged to complete a survey to express their preferences for the market's offerings and services. This input will be crucial for city officials in evaluating proposals from potential new operators, according to Zainab Pixler, who coordinates local food systems work for Cleveland's public health department. The city terminated its lease with Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services (NEON) in April, citing NEON's failure to meet utility bill and property tax obligations under its $1-a-year lease agreement. This marks another effort to revitalize the market, which had been closed for over a decade before a 2019 reopening, following more than $900,000 in state and city investments for repairs and improvements.

Federal Judge Upholds New Jersey Order Limiting ICE Access to State Property

Federal Judge Upholds New Jersey Order Limiting ICE Access to State Property

A U.S. District Court judge has upheld an executive order issued by New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill (D) that restricts U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials from accessing nonpublic state property without judicial warrants. The order also broadly prohibits ICE from using state property as staging areas for immigration operations. The Trump administration had sued in February, arguing that the executive order was preempted by federal law, discriminated against federal immigration authorities, and unlawfully sought to regulate the federal government. Judge Georgette Castner ruled that the federal statutes cited by the Trump administration do not conflict with the executive order, as they do not impose a duty on state officials to cooperate. The judge also found that the order does not substantially interfere with immigration enforcement and does not discriminate against the federal government, as it applies to state property and does not treat federal law enforcement worse than state or...