Archive for March 2022
“Rescued By Ruby” gets a 5 Paws rating – Brendan Higgins
By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer An exclusive screening of the Netflix original movie Rescued By Ruby was held at the Greenwich Odeum Monday night. The Rhode Island State Police, along with their families and friends, were out in force. Also in attendance was Governor McKee to witness a moment in Rhode Island history. …
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, March 15, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Warmer air feeds in with afternoon highs approaching 60 after morning lows in the low 40’s and a light west-southwesterly breeze. A frontal system will crawl into northern New England, and eventually generate some showers for this area in the evening hours. _____ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and…
Read MoreSearching for humanity – Jeff Gross
The anger that has been plaguing our country, originating from the pandemic, has not gone away or even subsided. In fact, the situation has become worse. Without a moment to breathe, society is now afflicted with uncontrolled inflation, gas prices, and yes, a war raging. The Great Unifier dropped the ball. This writer took some…
Read MoreWomen & Infants capital campaign will touch 4 of 5 Rhode Island families – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Women & Infants Hospital puts renewed emphasis on building its future in raising money for a new delivery facility and creating a new research institute focused on women’s health Call it auspicious. Within days of announcing the capital campaign to raise $33 million to build out a new delivery…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – Pat Cruz Events, Cranston
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Chapel Grille, 3000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston – 5:30pm to 8pm This event will provide a great opportunity for you to get new business in the pipeline now that we are into the new year. Bring some colleagues, friends, or come alone. We are happy to personally introduce you to…
Read MoreWorking from Home (WFH) and keeping company culture – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Without the happenstance interactions of the office, remote and hybrid work present a number of social challenges associated with team building and company culture.” – TechRepublic Workers want remote work. They like WFH. Most companies have embraced this new post-pandemic reality and are satisfied with at least the hybrid model.…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, March 14, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A return to nice weather to start the week, with decent warmth in the afternoon, highs reaching the low 50’s from morning lows around 30 with a light breeze generally out of the west. Bright and sunny through early afternoon until some high clouds cover sneaks in from the northwest ahead…
Read MoreAARP Rhode Island calls on Congress to act on lowering high drug costs – Herb Weiss
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues On the day before the Washington, DC-based AARP’s March 8th launch of its new ad campaign showing the impact of Congress’s failure to act on prescription drug prices, AARP Rhode Island State Director Catherine Taylor, Volunteer State President Marcus Mitchell and Volunteer Lead Federal Liaison Dr. Phil…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, March 13, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Something of a relief, but on the cool side. Morning lows in the mid 20’s rising to the upper 30’s in the afternoon with a fairly steady and strong westerly wind. Lot’s of sunshine through the day with bouts of benign cloud cover from time to time. _____ John Donnelly was…
Read MoreIn the Arena – with Dave Chenevert, RI Manufacturers Assoc.
Every Sunday, Joe Paolino, Jr. hosts In The Arena, featuring a lively 1/2 hour discussion of issues relevant to all Rhode Islanders. This week Joe interviews Dave Chenevert, Executive Director of the RI Manufacturers Association. They talk about economic development in Rhode Island, hiring difficulties in the state, including candidates for employment, training, the jewelry…
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