Archive for January 2022
“If this flag offends you…” – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer “Wilbert Mora, 27, is fighting for his life and another officer has died after responding to a call for help from a mother concerning her son’s behavior. Officers lined up Friday at Harlem Hospital and many remained late into Saturday morning to pay their respects to fallen officer 22-year-old Jason…
Read MoreFree After-School programs for elementary students
Register your Rhode Island student in grades 2-5 for Free Art Adventures weekly virtual classes. The award winning program, offered by The Empowerment Factory, starts February 15th. Families can register while space is available via www.empowermentfactory.org/free-art-adventures. These fun, free afterschool programs combine art, science, reading, and social-emotional learning. Students will receive a Creativity Kit with all…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Jan. 23, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A weak cold front will move through in the afternoon, but only kick up some clouds, and not anything in the way of precipitation. A flake or two may flutter in the sky, but chances are slim. Morning lows in the low 20’s rise to the low 30’s with light breeze…
Read MoreIn the Arena: Joe Paolino, Jr. and Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, running for Governor
Rhode Island Secretary of State, Nellie Gorbea, has announced she is running for Governor of Rhode Island as a Democratic candidate. Weekly, Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews interesting people in Rhode Island. Here is his interview this week with Gorbea. They talk about issues in Rhode Island, COVID, housing, investment of new funds into the state,…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Ronnie Omelettes
“Friendly, Gentle, Curious, Brave” – so, that’s how my caretakers here describe me – and I kind of like it! Hello there! I am one of the boys from the camper case! Look how outgoing I am… even though I do NOT know why they call me Ronnie Omelettes – I’m sure there’s a story…
Read MoreIn Pawtucket, It’s Electric!
The City of Pawtucket has announced the new additions to the Pawtucket fleet of vehicles that are all electric powered cars. Specifically for use for the Pawtucket Zoning Department, these electric cars sport a new “electric” Pawtucket City seal and tag line, “Pawtucket… Driving the Future.” “We are excited to have these new vehicles out…
Read MoreDevelopmental Disabilities News: Proposed budget spurs hearing on consent decree status – Gina Macris
by Gina Macris, Developmental Disabilities News Caregivers for adults with developmental disabilities would get an average pay boost of about $2.25 an hour, from $15.75 to $18, in the proposed budget of Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee for the fiscal year beginning July 1. But a federal judge has signaled he may want some wage…
Read MoreCampaign Finance website – a valuable tool for the public as elections approach – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer 2022 is another year of Elections both at the Federal and State levels. People throughout Rhode Island will be asked to make donations to various politicians and Political Action Committees (PACs). Since getting involved in State House affairs back in 1987 this writer has found the RI Campaign Finance website to…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Jan. 22, 2022
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Governor Dan McKee today announced a number of Rhode Island health care professionals who will advise him on the search for both an interim and permanent director of the Rhode Island Department of Health. Advisors include: Megan Ranney, MD, MPH; John A. Stoukides, MD, ScD; Bradley J. Collins, MD, SFHM, FACP;…
Read MoreNCAA votes for sport-by-sport approach to transgender participation
The NCAA Board of Governors on Wednesday voted in support of a sport-by-sport approach to transgender participation that preserves opportunity for transgender student-athletes while balancing fairness, inclusion and safety for all who compete. The new policy, effective immediately, aligns transgender student-athlete participation for college sports with recent policy changes (PDF) from the United States Olympic…
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