Archive for February 2020
RI Weather Today, Tuesday 2/25/20:
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist One area of low pressure slippin’ out to sea mainly to our south will kick back some light rain in the early morning, while another area of low pressure well to our southwest will trigger some additional light rain later in the day with bouts of scattered cloud cover in between.…
Read MoreChildren Can Bring Message of Life after Death
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer (Note: February 20, 2020 marks the 17-year anniversary of the Station Nightclub fire. This article, reviewing Dave Kane’s book, “41 Signs of Hope,” was initially published in the Pawtucket Times on December 20, 2014.) The tragic, untimely death of a child will bring emotional pain and suffering to the parents. But, amazingly through horrific…
Read MorePawtucket Celebrates 6th Annual Women’s History Month
The Pawtucket Women’s History Month Committee and Senator Sandra Cano announced Pawtucket’s 6th Annual Women’s History Month celebration with a series of events. The Celebration will be headlined with the International Women’s Day Celebration on Friday, March 6th at 10:00 am with registration at 9:00 a.m. at the Old Slater Mill Historic Landmark (67 Roosevelt…
Read MoreGallery Night Providence – Kicking off the season
Join art aficionados this Saturday, February 29th from 2 to 6pm at Sprout Coworking, 166 Valley Street, Bldg. 6M, Suite 103, in Providence. This FREE event is the annual party to kick-off the 24th season of Gallery Night. The event will include a juried art exhibit, live music, food, drinks, raffle, and a silent auction…
Read MoreWhat will it take to improve Rhode Island schools?
Lessons learned in trying to change the culture in health care may apply (Photo: R.I. Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green poses for a photograph in front of a “Promise” sign at the Rhode Island Foundation “Make It Happen RI” gathering in December of 2019) By Lou Giancola for ConvergenceRI.com In 1999 the Institute of Medicine issued…
Read MoreChamber Focus: The East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce
This week’s Chamber of Commerce Focus is on the East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce . With over 400 members, the Chamber is composed of business and professional leaders to promote and enhance business development through free enterprise and by fostering cooperation between business, government and the community. The strength of the Chamber is built on…
Read MoreCareful driving in Massachusetts – hands-free is now the law
Hands-Free While Driving – It’s the Law Sunday was the start of the hands-free while driving law in the state of Massachusetts – here’s what you need to know: Massachusetts law prohibits operators of motor vehicles from using any electronic device, including mobile telephones, unless the device is used in hands-free mode. Penalty for violating the…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: Eggs & Issues Breakfast – Tidewater Landing
Learn more and ask questions about the proposed Tidewater Landing Project – all while Networking, too. This week’s Pick of the Week is the Northern RI Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs & Issues event – conveniently being held in Providence, on Thursday, February 27th from 7:45am to 9:30am at Marriott Providence Downtown, 1 Orms Street, in…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, Monday 2/24/20:
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Decent southwesterly flow will keep the upward trend in temperature rolling along, morning low in the mid 30’s followed by an afternoon high in the mid and upper 50’s expected! Lots’ of sun, especially during the early part of the day, after which high clouds will be advancing ahead of a…
Read MoreBusiness Leadership Monday: The Appearance of Impropriety
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL After over 30 years in industry and many experiences with consultants, it’s hard not to start a discussion on the topic without a few consultant jokes. A consultant is … Someone who takes the watch off your wrist and tells you the time. A man who knows 99 ways to…
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