Archive for September 2021
Your RI Weather Today, Sept. 26, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Teresa gives way and allow the cold front to advance east of our area putting a stop to the drizzle and light rain early, and clearing eventually taking place as high pressure begins to move in and dry the air out. Daytime highs in the mid 70’s with evening lows in…
Read MoreFamily-Friendly Vaccination Day of Action – TODAY
A COVID-19 Family-Friendly Vaccine Event will happen TODAY, Sunday, September 26th at the Providence Career and Technical Academy, 41 Fricker Street in Providence. The event begins with the clinic opening at 11, and continues with a speaking program at noon. The clinic will run until 3pm. The event is hosted by Governor McKee, Lt. Governor…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Neil Steinberg, Rhode Island Foundation
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 Neil Steinberg, President & CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation Steinberg talks about the structure of the RI Foundation, its mission, how much it gives out…
Read More“Gimme Shelter” – Fresca is at Providence Animal Control, waiting for – you!
Meet Fresca Hi there! I was found as a stray and covered in fleas! They are all gone now and I have since been spayed, hurray! I am a lovable young adult feline who is very busy (can you tell by my pictures) and doesn’t seem to mind other cats! My tail is always poofy,…
Read MoreLadies Day at the RI Fish and Game Protective Association – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer On September 19th, the Rhode Island Fish and Game Protective Association ran the club’s annual Ladies Day event at their facility in West Greenwich. This year had a very high attendance at 100+ women looking to experience the outdoor shooting sports. At the inception of the Ladies Day event many…
Read MorePfizer Vaccine Boosters NOW available for 65+, High Risk others – what you need to know
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Available for 65+, High-Risk Individuals At Least Six Months After Second Vaccination Note: After some initial lag in sites being ready for scheduling, both the state and the CVS sites are up and ready to take your appointment requests. Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced…
Read MoreYour Weekend Weather Wrap – Sept. 25/26, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 9/25/21: Our cold front stalls out as it is having trouble making progress pressing up against subtropical storm Teresa over the Atlantic. Cloud cover sticks around and periods of rain back up somewhat and affect the area in the afternoon and evening with rain likely into the predawn hours of…
Read MorePatrick Kennedy endorses Ray Rickman – “best candidate…to fix schools, fight for progressive causes”
Former US Congressman Patrick Kennedy announced his endorsement of Ray Rickman for the State Senate seat in District 3, the East Side of Providence. In making the endorsement, Kennedy said, “I know that Ray is the best candidate to fix our public schools, and mental health services,” Kennedy continued. “These aren’t new issues for him…
Read MoreCranston welcomes Grifols, a global healthcare company
Cranston welcomed Grifols, a global healthcare company at a ribbon cutting on September 16th, at their new offices at the Cranston Parkade Shopping Center on Garfield Avenue in Cranston. Paolino Properties, owner of the Center, noted that Grifols, founded in 1909, is one of the largest plasma companies with a growing network of donation centers…
Read MoreSeasons of change, or tipping point for Rhode Island Real Estate? – Emilio DiSpirito
By Emilio DiSpirito, Realtor & License Partner of Engel & Völkers East Greenwich Day 4 on the market, our 3-bed, 1-bath home listing sits, leaving an eager seller on the other end of the phone. “What can we do? Maybe hold a 2-hour open house instead of 1-hour?” They ask me with trepidation as panic…
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