Archive for June 2019
Providence School Condition Shocked Alums Into Action
We believe that some stories have the power to impact change; this may prove to be one In collaboration with Tom Aquino What do you remember from your 50th high school reunion? Tom Aquino and other alumni of Hope High School remembered more than how everyone looked, or who had been “successful”, or even who…
Read MoreProvidence Schools Report is out – and it’s shocking
“I wasn’t surprised,” said Infante-Green. “But I didn’t know that it was this bad. It is heartbreaking to see how dysfunctional this school system is.” It’s no surprise that Providence has struggled with their school system. The report that was released today sheds a dim light on what many knew all along. The report found…
Read MoreFireworks all around Rhode Island
Celebrate! The land of the free…the home of the brave… Fireworks all around Rhode Island Reprinted courtesy: RI Central Chamber of Commerce Here for more info: https://www.centralrichamber.com/1048/events/fireworks/ Fireworks – ordered by date Last updated: 6/21/2019 @ 1:20 PM 7/1/2019- PawtucketTime: 6:00 PMMcCoy Stadium1 Columbus AvenueRain Date: No rain date 7/2/2019- Pawtucket Time: 6:00 PM McCoy Stadium…
Read MoreOn the passing of Jim Taricani…
Personal reflections… On the passing of Jim Taricani… My memories of Jim Taricani largely revolve around his work with the American Heart Association. His involvement as Honorary Chair of the American Heart Walk, a position he took very seriously, soon expanded from cutting some PSAs and “leading” off the walk on walk day, to getting…
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