Archive for April 2021
Your RI Weather Today – April 19, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A weak leftover convergence zone stretching through New England will give us a chance for some showers to be triggered later on in the afternoon, but the probability is low. We’ll get some weakly convective cloud cover at least. Morning lows in the low 40’s and afternoon highs in the mid…
Read MoreToday begins Vaccinate Rhode Island for all – 16 years and up
Today is the day! From coast to coast, vaccinations are available for anyone over the age of 16 – while it may take some time to get your appointment, there are more ways than ever before to do so – remember, in almost every location, an appointment is necessary. Public transportation via RIPTA bus is…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – April 18, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Some fair weather will be an improvement, and the second half of the weekend will prove to be just that. Still some cloud cover, but sunshine will find a way to help warm things up to the upper 50’s in the afternoon from morning lows around 40. Winds light and generally…
Read More4th Annual Rhode island Black Film Festival
For Film Festival enthusiasts! The 4th annual Rhode Island Black Film Festival season’s festival theme, “Visions in Black Cinema for the 21st Century,” is celebrated as the film festival officially starts on April 22nd – 25th, 2021. As our culture continues to be dominated by noise and polarizing dialogue, the Rhode Island Black Film Festival…
Read MoreTime to resolve RI’s ongoing Nursing Home staffing crisis – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The latest release of AARP’s Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard shows that both cases and deaths in nursing homes declined in the four weeks ending March 21. Although these rates are improving, chronic staffing problems in nursing homes—revealed during the COVID-19 pandemic—continue. In Rhode Island, 30% of nursing homes reported a…
Read MoreGovernor, US Senators bring Good News to RI Veterans Home – John Cianci
By John A. Cianci, contributing Veterans issues writer The RI Veterans Home is in line to receive millions of additional federal funds. At a press conference Thursday held at the Home, Senator Jack Reed and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse announced a series of funding that will be directed to the Veterans Home. Both Senators announced an…
Read MoreMeet and Greet over Tulips – TODAY
Spring has sprung in Rhode Island. Today there is a Meet & Greet Tulip Picking at the Exeter Farms of Wicked Tulips. Wicked Tulips Special, Exeter Residents ONLY, U-pick Event 2021 Wicked Tulips’ event is to thank everyone for welcoming them into the community. As a show of gratitude they are opening the field to a…
Read MoreNewport Restaurant Group creatively recruiting 400+ seasonal, part/full time staff
Photo: Executive Chef Greg Coccio, Avvio Restaurant, Cranston More than 50 Cook Positions Available with Weekly Bonuses in Addition to Pay Newport Restaurant Group (NRG), an award-winning collection of unique restaurants and hospitality venues located throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts, is currently hiring for up to 400 seasonal, part-time and full-time positions for 11 of…
Read MoreRI Civic Literacy Act passes House – civics proficiency for high school graduation
The Rhode Island House of Representatives this week passed “The Civic Literacy Act”, requiring young adults to demonstrate proficiency in civics education before high school graduation. The bill is sponsored by Representative Brian C. Newberry (District 48, North Smithfield/Burrillville). Aimed at providing youth with the critical knowledge needed to become responsible stewards of the American…
Read MoreProvidence College Trustee endows Scholarships, Fitness Center for underrepresented students
Six-figure gift from Trustee Providence College announced today that a $2 million gift from trustee William F. Concannon ’77 and Claudia Concannon will endow the popular Concannon Fitness Center and create scholarships aimed at closing the financial gap for underrepresented students. “This wonderful gift exemplifies the commitment and generosity that have made Bill and Claudia…
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