Archive for July 2020
What could school look like?
by Nancy Thomas, publisher What will school look like? What is safe? How will we protect older teachers and staff? Those who can’t afford to retire, but are at higher risk for COVID19 and its possible complications? A lot of conversation about desk spacing and bus seat spacing – not a word about protecting the…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: Zulu Time
By: Mari Dias In today’s world where extreme political correctness, hate, vitriol, and lack of empathy are rife, I decided to go to a happy place. If we remind ourselves, we all have the capacity to do so. In my search for a happy place I was pleased and surprised that I had so many…
Read MoreFree the Salads and Veggies – take them out of the bag
The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to bagged salad mix containing iceberg lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage produced by Fresh Express. How to identify recalled products: Products were sold in many states under either…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – July 31, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A frontal boundary stalls out offshore and provides ample cloud cover and the chance for light rain to creep up and affect us from midday onward into early evening. Morning lows in the low 70’s rise only to the low 80’s with a light southerly breeze, so the heat wave.
Read MoreStages of Freedom’s Black Rhode Island Heroes Class
Join Stages of Freedom for an exciting look at Black Rhode Island History-Makers With LIVE performances, videos, and lively conversations. This is a FREE Online Class being held Monday through Friday, August 3-14, from 9 to 11am. It will be taught by Ray Rickman and Robb Dimmick, co-founders of Stages of Freedom – with some…
Read MoreProvidence announces $140M bond for schools
City Officials Announce $140 Million Bond for School Improvements Advancing 10-Year Commitment to Invest up to $400 million in Providence School Facilities Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and the Providence City Council today announced a $140 million bond referendum that will advance the City’s 10-year commitment to invest up to $400 million in school infrastructure. “We…
Read MoreWe Cook! Zucchini Pancakes
By Anthony Salemme It’s summer and there is an abundance of zucchini at every farm stand, or in your garden. Here is one more use for all of it. I have been making these since my first cooking job when I was 14 years old. 4 cups shredded zucchini 1 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – July 30, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist It is Summer after all, so this kind of heat is to be expected, but sheesh, some relief would be nice once in awhile. Anyway…. Another hot and humid afternoon with some cloud cover and isolated showers and thunderstorms popping up along a weak cold front. Morning lows close to 70…
Read MoreJoin Art Night Bristol Warren
Join Art Night Bristol Warren for their virtual 2020 season on Thursday, July 30th at 5:30 pm. Virtual Art Night Bristol Warren at the Gallery at Sprout (Warren) will feature Robin Hogg, a RISD alum with a BFA in painting currently working in Providence. During the quarantine, Robin made one fish a day for 80 days. See her collection…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, July 30, 2020
Photo: Informal socializing is identified as a problem in uptick of coronavirus in RI. Gov. Raimondo: “Your right to have a party should not infringe on others’ right to live.” NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL Dr. Fauci says to get back to school you need to wear goggles, gloves, a mask and maybe a gown that can…
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