April is Move More Month and April 20th to April 24th is Every Kid Healthy Week. The motto is whatever gets you up and moving – for better physical and mental health. Adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week and 2 [...]
If you are looking for outdoor activities with the family this weekend, consider checking out these three options in the area. 1.Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve Known as Princeton’s “central park,” these 282 acres of preserved [...]
Spring is finally here and not a moment too soon! More and more people and their children will spend time outdoors, biking, walking, rolling, and skating. We’ve seen so many children roller skating and skateboarding and many on bicycles, all [...]
March 18 is National Biodiesel Day. Biodiesel is a renewable and biodegradable replacement for petroleum fuel. It can be used in vehicles and building heating systems. Biofuels are made primarily from animal fats, inedible corn oil, recycled [...]
During Women’s History Month we celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout the years to our society. It is a chance to reflect on the strides women made in transportation, and a chance to encourage new generations of women to choose a [...]
Over the last year we have seen a troubling trend in traffic crashes and speeding behavior. Driving speed has increased overall, including on local roads shared with bicyclists and pedestrians. According to the Centers for Disease Control and [...]
February is American Heart Health Month. President Lyndon Johnson issued the first proclamation in 1964. Since then, United States presidents have declared it annually to raise awareness about heart disease. It is a time when all people can [...]
Greater Mercer TMA’s (GMTMA) eighth annual Safe Routes to School Bookmark Design contest is now underway. The contest is open to Mercer and Ocean County students in third through fifth grade are eligible to show their ideas to create a safe [...]
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and to recognize their role in U.S. history. Since 1976, U.S. presidents have officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. We are [...]
Super Bowl Sunday is always a fun day to get together with friends to root on your favorite team. Of course this year is different. Large groups are not allowed to gather because of Covid-19. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a good time and [...]
