Archive for November 2019
RI Weather Today, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist We’ll finally see some actual Sun today! It may cause some confusion for those who’ve forgotten it’s warming rays! A cool morning in the low 30’s with thinning clouds that will eventually clear out mid-morning. Afternoon highs will rise to the upper 40’s as high pressure builds in from the west,…
Read MoreArtisans Helping Homeless Animals
The 7th Annual Crafting for Critters Christmas Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Pilgrim Senior Center, 27 Pilgrim Parkway, Warwick, RI from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Hosted by Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter, over 50 vendors will be selling their handcrafted and original wares just in time for gift giving!…
Read MoreIt’s the – Great Train and Toy Show
By Jeff Gross This weekend try a different kind of event – one for the whole family. Greenberg’s Great Train and Toy Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 23 & 24 from 10am to 4pm, both days at Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, MA – 20 minutes south of Boston. The event is billed…
Read MoreSymbols of Hate: NAACP Speaks Out
By Jim Vincent, President, NAACP-Providence Branch The NAACP would like to thank the City of Providence for acting quickly and decisively when a noose was discovered and reported at the DPW on Monday. The alleged perpetrators were identified, and punishment was swift and sure with one individual being terminated and the other subject to a…
Read MoreHomebuying 101: Repair Request Mistakes
By Emilio DiSpirito, The DiSpirito Team with HomeSmart Professionals Most existing homes need repairs. When you find a home you want, it is important to pick your battles when it comes to repairs requested from a home inspection. Repair Requests to Avoid Smoke and Fire Safety Yup, we said it. Obviously, you need them, but…
Read MoreWe got “Gronked”!
Of course we were all hoping for a return to the New England Patriots by Rob Gronkowski – but no – as 9am yesterday got closer we knew it was more like a big party he would announce – or maybe a new business venture with CBD. And, precisely at 9am, Gronkowski announced a big…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Cool northerly flow will persist through the day with some drizzle and light showers during the afternoon. A fairly thick low level cloud cover will blanket the area insulating another close temperature range with lows in the upper 30’s and highs in the lower 40’s. This last area of low pressure…
Read MoreBuy Rhode Island Bonds – Says RI State Treasurer
Treasurer partners with local artists to highlight the opportunity to invest in school improvements, clean water and sustainable infrastructure During a visit to the construction site of the future East Providence High School today Treasurer Seth Magaziner announced new measures to make it easier for Rhode Islanders to invest in state bonds and the launch…
Read MoreCaroline Caprio Scholarship and Giving Fund
The Caroline Caprio Scholarship has been established to provide funds to help Rhode Island residents with brain tumors. The Scholarship pays for doctors’ visit co-pays, Uber transportation costs, and food delivery. If we have a student in RI that wants to pursue becoming a Neurosurgeon, there may be assistance for tuition. An Advisory Board has…
Read MoreVAPING NEWS: Metal detectors at school, more…
Apple Reflecting the growing concern about vaping and e-cigarettes, Apple has now removed all 181 vaping-related apps from its App store. It did so “to “reflect that apps encouraging or facilitating the use of these products are not permitted.” To date, 2,172 people have gotten sick in documenting cases due to vaping, and 42 people…
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