Archive for September 2021
A call to Congress to strengthen, expand Social Security & Medicare – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The 2021 Annual Report of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI)) and the Social Security Disability trust fund (SSDI), released last week, gives Congress this stark warning: the Social Security Trust fund is heading toward insolvency in 13 years while SSDI will…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Sept. 6, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Labor Day 9/6/21: Cold front passes in the night with surrounding showers ending within a couple of hours of sunrise. More dry air moves in behind the front so the day will feel less muggy. Afternoon highs reach into the low 80’s bookended by upper 60’s in the morning and evening,…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Sept. 6, 2021
Photo: Tom Brady had COVID in 2020 at the SuperBowl Buccaneers party in Florida, it was disclosed this weekend. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY The Boston Symphony Orchestra & the Boston Ballet will require proof of COVID vaccination to attend performances. 11 Boston Red Sox players now test positive 2 indoor mask mandates vaccinated or not…
Read MoreProvidence College approved for Phi Beta Kappa chapter
Providence College awarded chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, most prestigious academic honor society in America Providence College (PC) has announced that Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most prestigious academic honor society for the liberal arts and sciences in the United States, has granted a charter to the College, and will begin inducting students as…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – here’s Mikey
Woof Woof! I’m Mikey, a fun loving goofy Lab mix. I’m about 3 years old. I’m looking for a loving family that will spend a lot of time with and go on long walks. I’ve only been at the shelter for a month because my family never claimed me. I like my outside time and…
Read MoreBack-to-School advice & tips
It’s back-to-school time and we’re sharing some very useful Back-to-School tips and resources from safety tips to healthy snacks… From the U.S. Census: _____ The Westport Fire Department Back-To-School Safety Tips To coincide with the start of the new school year, Superintendent Thomas F. Aubin of the Westport Fire Department offers tried and true safety…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Michael Imondi, PPU & Capt. Roger Aspinall, PPD
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 Michael Imondi, President of the Providence Police Union and Captain Roger Aspinall, Providence Police Department. Topics include violence and crime in Providence, community policing, mental health…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Sept. 5, 2021
by John Donnelly, meteorologist
Read MoreOrganizing and Storing Children’s School Work – Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen
by Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen, contributing writer It’s back to school and while it’s been a long time, I can remember how important it was to be – organized! Whether that’s a tidy, efficient, consistent space for your young student to do homework – or a place to store those precious art masterpieces, organizing will…
Read MoreYour RI Weekend Weather Wrap – Sept. 4/5, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 9/4/21: About as good as it gets. Sunny, dry, nearly calm. Some morning chills with a low in the upper 50’s warming nicely to the upper 70’s with a gentle breeze out of the northwest as high pressure parks right overhead. Sunday 9/5/21: High pressure drifts to our southeast…
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