Archive for October 2021
Your RI Weather Today, Oct. 18, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Northwesterly winds continue to usher in cooler air, typical Fall dryness with low dewpoints and afternoon highs in the upper 50’s from morning lows in the low 40’s. A few batches of cloud cover roll through, but showers should not be an issue outside of the northern mountains. _ John Donnelly…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – Southern RI Chamber of Commerce
Join the SRI Chamber of Commerce for Business After Hours hosted by the South County Museum and BankNewport on Wednesday, October 20th from 5pm-7pm. Network with the best and brightest of Southern Rhode Island’s local business community. We’ll also be celebrating the 88th anniversary of the South County Museum, Theatre by the Sea, and the Southern RI Chamber of Commerce! This event will…
Read MoreChanging a fixed mindset about safety – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary. T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Safety isn’t expensive, it’s priceless.” – Anon. The most effective organizational change usually comes from the bottom, not the top, and can be achieved by asking people what they care about. It’s leadership’s job to craft the topic in a positive manner, so that people start thinking of solutions rather…
Read MoreIt’s now time to stamp out Antisemitism – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer The American Jewish Committee (AJC), one of the oldest nation’s Jewish advocacy groups fighting racism and antisemitism, calls on the Marriott Hotel company to apologize directly to Gil Ofarim, a popular German-Israeli singer who lives in Germany, for an anti-Semitic remark made by an employee. He was told by the check-in…
Read MoreIn the Arena – with Mark Hayward, SBA
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 Mark Hayward of the Small Business Administration. They talk about the help in Rhode Island for small businesses, the programs of the past, present and what…
Read MoreTwo visions of New York City – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Two recent panels held by the Empire Station Coalition discussed rebuilding Penn Station in its original 1910 design and growing opposition to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Empire Station Complex, which would clog the area around Penn Station with glass-box skyscrapers. The vicinity has already been declared…
Read MoreNationwide Film/TV strike averted – agreement reached
A Nationwide Film/TV Strike – which would have impacted the filming of Hocus Pocus 2 in Rhode Island – has been averted as 3-year tentative agreement is reached. IATSE Pres. Loeb called it a “Hollywood ending”. The agreement addresses the core issues of reasonable rest periods; meal breaks; a living wage; and increased compensation to…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Oct. 17, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Early rain showers end before dawn, with diminishing cloud cover through the day. Afternoon highs will be noticeably cooler, reaching only into the mid 60’s with northwesterly breeze. Lows will occur in the evening, dipping down into the low 50’s. ___ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Fritters is waiting for you
Cat for adoption! Meet Fritters, a Domestic Short Hair. Those who know her at the Providence Animal control say she is: Affectionate, Friendly, Loyal, Gentle, Brave, and Curious! A friendly petite kitty from the “camper cat” case.They are all small fries. Fritters is very outgoing, and she would like to live with other cats, or…
Read MoreIt’s a BIPOC Waterfire – TONIGHT
Photo: Boat Procession at WaterFire. Photograph by Kevin Murray – Waterfire The Rhode Island Black Film Festival sponsor, the Papitto Opportunity Center ( POC) Foundation is hosting this weekend’s WATERFIRE. Come out to Waterfire and meet the Papitto Board and founder, Barbara Papitto and the RI Black Film Festival’s advocate and friend, Arnell Millhouse. This new private…
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