Archive for May 2020
Local Gallerist Hosts International Virtual Exhibition
We hope everyone is taking some time this weekend to restore heart and soul – get some rest – recoup from these trying times. One of our best resources is the world of art and music. Take some time today and enjoy a virtual gallery exhibit put together for you by local gallerist Michael Rose.…
Read MoreYo-Yo Ma performs live TODAY for those lost in the pandemic and our resilient communities
On Sunday, May 24 at 3pm ET, Yo-Yo Ma will perform Bach’s complete cello suites live as a memorial for those we’ve lost in the pandemic and a tribute to the resilience of our communities. Join him on @995WCRB, radio stations nationwide or YouTube. Until then, this is the Prelude from Suite No. 2. #songsofcomfort…
Read MoreGone fishin’ – in Rhode Island
by Jeffrey Gross, contributing writer As Memorial day is almost upon us, the trout fishing is starting to improve. The weeks following opening day were less than successful. Between the Social Distancing and odd/even nonsense coupled with the tropical force winds at times, there wasn’t much time to fish. Thrown into that situation is the…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, May 23, 2020
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL Bob Kraft’s Superbowl ring sold for approx. $1M which will go to a variety of food-related charities New York’s hospitalizations, new cases and deaths are declining Ralph Lauren donating 1.5 million additional clothing articles for charity Georgetown coach, former Knicks star Patrick Ewing reveals coronavirus diagnosis, and is recovering in the hospital.…
Read More“Dear Dee,” Communication Advice
by Donna Rustigian Mac Is one of your personal or professional relationships splintered or in a shambles because of a lack of communication, miscommunication or some type of communication breakdown? Bring your problem to Dee for communication advice. She’ll provide you with skills and insight to help you communicate more effectively so you can create…
Read MoreThe time for sports not to be defeated, but to be creative
by John Cardullo, sportswriter Back in mid-March when the world of sports suddenly shut down little did we know then the far-reaching effect that Covid-19 was going to have on our everyday lives. In March, this virus did the unthinkable for sports, it stopped it all – dead in its tracks! The winter sports season…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather Wrap – Sat/Sun, May 23/24, 2020
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 5/23/20: Low pressure developing over the mid-Atlantic coast sneaks in overnight and sets up shop with rain and northeasterly breezes likely through the afternoon and into early evening. Noticeably cooler with a morning high in the low 60’s followed by an evening low around 50. Sunday 5/24/20: Low pressure slides…
Read MoreWeekly Update: List of RI Nursing Homes, Group Homes: New Cases (110+), Deaths (95+)
We compare week to week. Note here that some figures are cumulative and some are 14 day totals. Totals are approximate – increases from last week are 110 new cases and 95 new deaths. 80% of all Rhode Island deaths from coronavirus have been in nursing home settings. Here are the numbers for individual locations:
Read MoreNot all RI houses of worship are ready to open. And a legal challenge.
Updated: May 27th: This is an updated story from the day President Trump announced that houses of worship could open immediately. In RI, they are sent to be able to open on May 30th. Declaring houses of worship throughout America “essential”, President Trump made a surprise appearance at the White House press room at approximately…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: Pandemic memories – Nurses Know Best – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By: Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer Editor’s Note (2/22): We rerun this article which was published in 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic, in grateful acknowledgement of the nurses and medical staff who have worked tirelessly for over 2 years to save lives and restore health to thousands of Rhode Islands – and still…
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