Archive for August 2021
The Leadership Journey – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “You manage things, you lead people” – Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper As you travel down the road of your leadership journey, you’ll realize that people, including you, always want to know the outcome first. Everyone wants the answers, the mysteries solved, the resolution to the plot. But…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – Southern RI Chamber
Join the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce for their First Friday Coffee. The event will be held Friday, August 6th, from 8-9am at the South County Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Charlestown. First Friday Coffee is co-hosted by South County Habitat and Seaworthy Coffee Roasters. Network with the best and brightest of southern Rhode…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – August 2, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist The dying cold front pushes out to sea and with it the last of the rain. High pressure and dry air will seep in behind, so it looks like a nice day is in store. Morning lows in the low to mid 60’s rise to the low 80’s with a light…
Read MoreUPDATED: Approx. $190M of $200M in RI rent relief unspent. Applications open
SEE UPDATED INFORMATION, BELOW, provided by RI Housing: The moratorium on evictions has expired. If you are facing eviction, If you are facing eviction, please contact RI Legal Services or the Center for Justice. While the President cannot extend this eviction moratorium due to a court ruling, Congress has actions it can take. You may…
Read MoreTrust your Brain Fog – Donna Rustigian Mac
by Donna Rustigian Mac Still experiencing brain-fog? Respect this is still a time of great uncertainty. After all, the Covid pandemic history books are being written. Still experiencing some brain-fog, Zoom fatigue, and ‘pandemic paralysis’? If so, you are not alone. The beaches may be open but as the world (at least in the United…
Read MoreNow that it’s signed…let’s see what’s in it – the Providence Teachers Union contract
Photo: Providence School Dept. website Governor McKee and a new team took over the negotiating of the Providence Teachers Union contract after Commissioner Infante-Green had failed and been determined to be ineffective to negotiate any further. This followed the takeover of the Providence schools from the city of Providence and Mayor Elorza. The union and…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Meet Finn
Erika Cole, Providence Animal Control What’s up? I’m Finn! I’m a big, goofy mixed breed who is used to life on the street. Because of that I do take awhile to warm up to new people – I’m kind of shy! I have come out of my shell quite a bit while staying in the…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Aug. 1, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A warm front well to our southwest moves closer to the region with eventual light rain beginning in the evening. Morning lows in the low 60’s will be followed with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 70’s with a southerly breeze.
Read MoreIn the Arena – Joe Paolino, Jr. talks with Jim Hummel
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews people of interest on his program, “In The Arena”. The show airs at 7am on Sundays on ABC6. This week his guest is Investigative Journalist, Jim Hummel. They discuss the changing landscape in journalism and news. They also talk about Gov. McKee and his progress since becoming Governor, the…
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