Archive for January 2021
GriefSpeak: “Be the change you wish to see in the world” – Dr. Mari Dias
GriefSpeak: “Be the change you wish to see in the world” By: Dr. Mari Dias “Be the change you wish to see in the world” Their daughter, Lindsay Ann Burke, a victim of dating violence, was murdered by an ex-boyfriend. See (labmf.org) for Lindsay’s story. It is not Lindsay’s death nor the grief of her…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, Jan. 29, 2021
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Vaccinations will begin in RI for those over 75: Every city/town will handle registration for the vaccines differently. Warwick had a registration site on their website which closed after over 300 vaccine slots were filled. Cranston begins today with people calling the Cranston Sr. Center to register. Providence had a signup…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Jan. 29, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure STILL hanging around offshore kicks back some light snow showers for Cape Cod and southeastern New England during the day, less cloud cover otherwise for the rest of us as the day progresses. Our big issue will be the coldest air of the year so far oozing in from…
Read MoreCVS: $5 Million Health Care Career Scholarship Program for Black/Latinx students
Collaboration with UNCF is part of CVS Health’s commitment to social justice and racial equity The CVS Health Foundation today announced it has established a five-year, $5 million CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship program, in collaboration with UNCF (United Negro College Fund). Scholarships will be awarded to Black and Latinx students pursuing an…
Read MoreCranstonians over 75: Pre-Register Fri, 1/29 for COVID-19 Vaccination
MAYOR KENNETH J. HOPKINS ANNOUNCES INITIAL ROLL OUT OF COVID-19 VACCINE IN CRANSTON CRANSTON, RI, January 28, 2021 – Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins has announced the initial rollout of Cranston’s COVID-19 vaccination program. The RI Department of Health has informed the City that 390 doses of the vaccine can be administered over a three day…
Read MorePlans Announced for Next Phase of RI COVID-19 Vaccinations
This was released by the RI Dept. of Health this afternoon: Aims to reopen economy as quickly as possible by reaching those most at risk of hospitalization and death The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced a plan today for the next phase of the State’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign. The plan incorporates national public…
Read MoreBlood Orange Three Cheese Pizza – Anthony Salemme
by Anthony Salemme, contributing chef I really enjoy coming up with very imaginative pizzas especially adding fruit. The tart blood oranges, combined with a citrus ricotta, mozzarella and sharp Asiago with a touch of honey to finish it works very well. 8 ounces pizza dough, at room temperature 3 blood oranges 1 small red onion,…
Read MoreGoing all-out to rescue Rhode Island Weddings & Events
Photos: Sara Zarrella Photography RI Coalition of Wedding/Event Professionals stages Mock “Safe” Wedding A Mock Wedding took place at Ocean Cliff on Tuesday. Organized by the Rhode Island Coalition of Wedding & Event Professionals, this project is a partnership with Rhode Island Commerce and the RI Department of Health, the RI Department of Business Regulation,…
Read MoreOwn a piece of the Blackstone Valley…
Own a Piece of the Blackstone Valley – Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Art Sale! Attention all collectors of Rhode Island and Blackstone Valley memorabilia! The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council has some bargains for you. The Tourism Council is preparing to move our offices and cannot take 35 years’ worth of memories with them. They have…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Thurs, Jan. 28, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure sits offshore and keeps wrapping northerly winds around southern New England, and with the cold air aloft, we’ll stay under the clouds through the day. We’ll climb to afternoon highs in the mid 30’s from morning lows in the upper 20’s, winds gusting into the 20-25 mph range.
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