Congressman Higgins has joined other organizations Wednesday morning to announce a four year federal grant of almost $3 million to improve access to fresh food.
Dec. 23 Necessity built the Independent Health Foundation. Independent Health created a charitable arm during the process, one that continues to take the lead in First Night, which for the second straight New Year's Eve will unfold online next week because of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 100 related events take place annually across the region,.