Archive for July 2022
Gimme’ Shelter – Meet “Ponyo” at the Providence Animal Control Center
There is no easy way to put this… I was surrendered because I didn’t seem to like the new kitten in the home and was not so happy about it. I was basically the fluffy king until, well, I wasn’t. I wasn’t neutered either which added a whole new layer to everything. I’m working through…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Sarah Morgenthau, candidate for Congress
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island – this week he talks with Sarah Morgenthau, a candidate for Congress. Morgenthau reviews her experience in Washington and her work on global food insecurity, the Peace Corps, Homeland Security, cybersecurity and domestic terrorism, as well as public and private partnerships. She is an attorney…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, July 24, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Another day with highs in the 90’s, after lows in the 70’s with today’s added insult of high humidity, dew points in the mid 70’s……oppressive. Southerly breeze gusting to 30 mph and increasing cloud cover, but still no rain. ___ * John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Arthur S. Robbins named chair emeritus, HopeHealth Board of Directors
Over the years, Providence business leader Arthur S. Robbins has earned a shelf’s worth of honors for his leadership, citizenship and philanthropy in the community. He recently received another, this time from a health organization he helped shape: After 41 years as a board member, Robbins was appointed chair emeritus of the HopeHealth Board of…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather Wrap – July 23/24, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 7/23/22: Heat wave continues with morning lows in the mid 70’s rising to the mid 90’s with little relief from cloud cover. A southwesterly breeze moves things around a bit, gusting to 25 mph at times. No threat of rain with little in the way of atmospheric dynamics. Just heat.…
Read MoreBankRI invites community to help fight hunger
BankRI Giving Community Two Ways to Fight Hunger Along with collecting nonperishable food items in all its branches, the Bank will match the first $5,000 donated to the RI Community Food Bank’s online fundraiser Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) is offering the community two ways to join its efforts to alleviate hunger in the Ocean State…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: How to make your fight game explode – Kevin Kearns
By Kevin Kearns, Burn with Kearns, contributing writer Explosive Power in most sports is a must. In MMA it’s as natural as throwing a jab or muay thai kick. We have seen many an athlete and many a fighter be extremely explosive right out of the gate. It reminds me of thoroughbred racing. You look…
Read More47th Pawtucket Open Tennis Tournament set
The Pawtucket Parks & Recreation Division will be hosting the 47th Pawtucket Open Tennis Tournament at the Kenney Tennis Courts located in Slater Memorial Park. Matches will begin Friday, August 19th and will continue through Monday, August 22, if needed. Divisions for this tournament will include a Singles event for men and women, a Singles…
Read More800+ more bikes and scooters to hit Providence roads and sidewalks
Mayor Jorge O. Elorza announced the increased availability of electric bikes and scooters in Providence via bike share service partners Bird, Spin and Veo. Spin, which is currently operational in Providence, will increase the number of e-bikes and e-scooters throughout the City, and Bird and Veo will be new additions to the City’s micromobility market.…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Doorknob Confessions – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By: Mari Nardolillo Dias Most therapists as well as medical doctors are familiar with the phenomenon of the doorknob confession. This term is used when a therapy session or a medical appointment is just winding down and the client/patient reveals something that makes our professional heads spin. We’ve just spent an hour with the client/patient…
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