Archive for January 2020
TOP STORY of the Week: Gun Control – At SCOTUS & In Rhode Island
By Jeff Gross, for RINewsToday.com On December 2nd, 2019, the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) heard the New York City gun case. The City of New York attempted to moot the case on July 22nd after SCOTUS gave a Writ of Certiorari. That mootness was denied by SCOTUS. Argument date was set, and SCOTUS stated to counsels:…
Read MoreDiscover Beautiful Rhode Island – photographer Jason Michalski
By Jason Michalski, photographer No matter how obstructed your mindset may be at the time, sunrises remind us the true beauty of what is important, which is being in the moment. This image is a new hotel being built next to the Marriott in Newport. It’s not part of the hotel. Only 57 rooms, without…
Read MoreIn The Arena with Joe Paolino, Jr. and Jim Vincent
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews people of interest on his program, “In The Arena”. The show airs at 7am on Sundays on ABC6. You can also watch it here, commercial free, after 8am on Sundays… This week Paolino talks with Jim Vincent, president of the NAACP Providence Branch. They will discuss racial relations in…
Read MoreURI Basketball game supports MAE Organization for the Homeless
The University of Rhode Island will partner with the MAE Organization for their Basketball game on Friday, January 31st. A portion of ticket sales for this game against VCU will go directly to the MAE Organization for the Homeless. Tickets are $35 (made payable to The MAE Organization), and the game is at 7pm at…
Read MoreA Lively Experiment with Jim Hummel, Jan. 11, 2020
This week’s Lively Experiment features, with Jim Hummel, Executive Director of The Hummel Report, Moderator: Panel Jim Hummel (Moderator) , Exec. Director, The Hummel Report Joe Shekarchi, House Majority Leader Blake Filippi, House Minority Leader Michael McCaffrey, Senate Majority Leader Dennis Algiere, Senate Minority Leader Topics (please note subjects may change) Budget Marijuana (legalization and legislation concerning dispensaries and regulations) Gun…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather Wrap – Sat/Sun, Jan 11/12, 2020
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 1/11/20: Windy with unusual warmth funnelling in ahead of a frontal system that continues to develop over the mid-west. Clouds will pick up as well with the occasional glimpse of the Sun peeking through from time to time through midday before tucking itself away for the evening. Morning lows in…
Read MoreE-Scooter Injuries up 354%
The increasingly popular e-scooters are popping up in cities across the United States, in Europe, and elsewhere. The promotion of their use has a goal of decreasing traffic congestion and increasing public transit use, particularly in dense, high-traffic urban areas. While some cities have implemented safety policies such as wearing helmets, in most cities use…
Read MoreProvidence Restaurant Weeks: Jan 12-25, 2020
by Alexandra Slack, food editor It’s that time of year again – the holidays are behind us, Valentine’s Day isn’t here yet – so, it’s Providence Restaurant Weeks – a time to try out the new and relish in the ol’ favorites at good cost-savings and in a spirit of community. Providence is one of…
Read MoreCompanies can be certified with the “Bell Seal” for Workplace Mental Health
Certify your company with the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health Employees want workplaces that are stable, supportive, and less stressful. Employers want employees who are engaged, productive, and loyal. By implementing policies and practices that support employee well-being, employers can achieve the distinct but complementary goals of both employees and the organization. In recent…
Read MoreGriefSpeak – The Mortician’s Daughter: Reprise
By: Mari Dias When I die there will be no questions to ask. Why? Because I’m in the business of death and dying and this is what you think about. You plan. I’ve worked with too many clients who deal with unanswered questions. I’ve been planning my exit for years, having prearranged my wake, funeral…
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