Archive for September 2022
Rhode Island primary election results
With approximately 10% of the eligible voting public in Rhode Island casting votes either early, by mail, or in person, key victories propel towards the general election in November – and for one major office, with no opposing candidate, a final winner surfaces. The results are on the RI Secretary of State’s website – it…
Read MoreIt’s time for Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist
Read MoreIntro – Dr. Anthony Gallo
by Dr. Anthony Gallo, contributing psychiatrist Coming soon – a regular column by Dr. Anthony Gallo! ___ Dr. Gallo is a native of Rhode Island. He is an alumnus of Providence College where he completed the honors program and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. From there, he matriculated directly…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape – 9-14-22 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, commentary HATING ON THE QUEEN This past week with the Queen’s passing it became apparent to me that long gone is the beauty of differences, history, tradition… And a respect for those cultural differences. I read that a close aide to the Obama administration said white America is enthralled…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Newport brokerage joins Christie’s
Newport Independent Brokerage Firm, Hogan Associates, Joins Christie’s International Real Estate Partnership brings the Christie’s International Real Estate brand back to Newport, Rhode Island Leading Newport, Rhode Island, real estate brokerage Hogan Associates has joined the Christie’s International Real Estate network as the luxury brand’s newest affiliate. In connection with the move, Hogan Associates will…
Read MoreRI Slow Pitch Softball Hall of Fame’s annual tournament a softball-fest! – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter Photo, top: Hall of Famers Nancy Santopadre and Kirby Murphy ran the Home Run derby The Rhode Island Slow Pitch Softball Hall of Fame held its 3rd Annual softball tournament on Saturday, September 10th. This year’s event had a twist, teams were going to be chosen by captains, just like the…
Read MoreCelebrating recovery and finding a path toward jobs – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Photo: Abbie Knapton, and her son, Christopher, at the 2021 Rally4Recovery This year, the Rally4Recovery will host its first “Recovery Friendly Job Fair,” with more than 30 employers participating The 19th annual Rally4Recovery, which will take place this coming weekend, on Saturday, Sept. 17, from noon until 4 p.m.…
Read MoreRI Weather for September 13, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A low pressure system moves through the area with some showers and embedded thunderstorms expected from around sunrise until mid afternoon. Partial clearing will take place later as dry air begins to fill in the gaps behind the cold frontal passage. Morning lows in the upper 60’s rise to the mid…
Read MoreProvidence College launches new School of Nursing & Health Sciences
First New B.S. in Nursing Program in Rhode Island in Ten Years Providence College President Fr. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. announced today that the College will launch a new School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS). The new school will see the introduction of two new degree programs at PC, a Bachelor of Science in…
Read MoreCranston comes together on solutions to necessary “nuisance” of police gun range
Approximately a dozen residents spoke at the special meeting of the Cranston City Council last night about the disruptive noise from the firearm training at the Cranston Police Training Academy on Phenix Avenue, across from Cranston West High School. Neighbors gave 4-minute testimony and in some cases played audio from the cell phones into the…
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