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Environmental Activism

Towson, MD
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Shock Spreads After Death Of Baltimore Rabbi, Jewish Renewal Pioneer Arthur Waskow Shock Spreads After Death Of Baltimore Rabbi, Jewish Renewal Pioneer Arthur Waskow Shock Spreads After Death Of Baltimore Rabbi, Jewish Renewal Pioneer Arthur Waskow
Shock Spreads After Death Of Baltimore Rabbi, Jewish Renewal Pioneer Arthur Waskow Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow, a Baltimore native whose lifelong fight for justice and spirituality reshaped American Judaism, has died at 92 in Pennsylvania. Waskow, founder and longtime executive director of The Shalom Center in Philadelphia, passed away at his home on Monday, Oct. 20, according to a statement from the organization. Born in Baltimore in 1933, Waskow helped redefine the intersection of faith and activism — from marching for civil rights to protesting war and environmental destruction — all while reimagining Jewish ritual for modern times. Waskow earned his bachelor's degree f…

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by Zak Failla
Northern Valley, NJ
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Meet Actor, Environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. In Northvale Meet Actor, Environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. In Northvale Meet Actor, Environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. In Northvale
Meet Actor, Environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. In Northvale Ed Begley, Jr. has starred on TV shows like "St. Elsewhere" and beloved comedy classics like "Best in Show," "Get Over It" and "Greedy." Now he is bringing his life story to Bergen County. Begley is signing copies of his new memoir "To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!: A Memoir," at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. In the memoir, Begley, who was nominated seven times for an Emmy for his work on "St. Elsewhere" talks about his lifelong Hollywood career, from appearing on "My Three Sons" to working with and meeting people like Jack Nicholson, The Beat…

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by Sam Barron
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
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Around Westchester Schools: Free Coding, NASA Planet Discovery, Art Trio On Exhibit Around Westchester Schools: Free Coding, NASA Planet Discovery, Art Trio On Exhibit Around Westchester Schools: Free Coding, NASA Planet Discovery, Art Trio On Exhibit
Around Westchester Schools: Free Coding, NASA Planet Discovery, Art Trio On Exhibit Whether your child grows up to be the next Bill Gates he/she should learn coding. The job skillset is in high demand. Coding also helps boost the learning of problem-solving, creativity and communication. And did you know it also helps kids learn cyber safe strategies? AT&T and The Digital Arts Experience have partnered with the  Westchester Library System to bring a first-of-its-kind of free computer coding educational program called AT&T’s Code Heroes, to all 38 Westchester County libraries. This unique program will reach more than 400 students between with a focus on engagin…

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by Donna Christopher