Archive for October 2022
The RINewsToday family remembers… Harris “Hershey” Rosen
by Nancy Thomas, publisher It is with great sadness that we note the passing of one of our valued writers, Hershey Rosen. Rosen, a writer from the very beginning of RINewsToday, was best known to us as the author of several books, his last being, “WHY? Because I Love You”, a book that gave practical…
Read MoreLife sciences lessons not yet learned – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Photo: Richard Asinof, Dignitaries throw ceremonial shovels of dirt as part of the official groundbreaking at the Wexford Innovation Center in September of 2017 Editor’s Note: The launch of the latest effort to build out a biotech/life sciences sector in Rhode Island, attempting to emulate the Massachusetts experience of…
Read MoreOpen Forum by RI Gov. Commission on Disabilities for public with disabilities & families
OPEN FORUMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES The Rhode Island Governor’s Commission on Disabilities will be hosting an open forum for all people with disabilities and their families on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 4-6 PM, via ZOOM. People are invited to join the meeting and express their concerns via: Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82734585008, meeting ID: 827 3458…
Read MoreRI Weather for October 25, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Our warm front slides a bit further offshore and weakens, leaving us in the mist and drizzle through a good portion of the day. There may be an embedded shower or two in the mix. We’ll be warmer and muggy with morning lows in the upper 50’s rising to the upper…
Read MoreGovernor: Commit to no tiny shelter village for homeless in Cranston now – and after – election
Photo: Sample of Pallet Shelters from Pallet Shelter company, Oregon At last night’s Cranston City Council meeting, Councilman Matt Reilly showed a letter he has sent to Governor McKee “demanding a straight answer” about his intent to locate a tiny home homeless village on the grounds of the state’s Pastore Center, located in Cranston and…
Read MoreRead With Us: CITY LIFE – a book by Michael Morse – Ch.4
by Michael Morse, contributing writer, excerpts from his book, City Life Take a breathtaking ride ride along with emergency responders. Rescue Lieutenant Michael Morse brings you into the homes, minds and hearts of the people who live in one of America’s oldest and most diverse cities. He takes you along for a breathtaking ride as…
Read MoreHow cleaning toilets demonstrates leadership in Formula One racing – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “It all starts with an attention to detail.” Toto Wolff, Team Principal, Mercedes Formula 1 Team The year 2021 saw Team Mercedes win its 8th consecutive F1 race. How did that happen? What made this team the champions they are today? It all stems from the leadership of Toto Wolff,…
Read MoreRI Weather for October 24, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A slow moving warm front likes what it sees in our area and doesn’t seem to want to leave. We benefit (not) from another all-day rain event. Northeasterly flow off the western Atlantic feeds the system with plenty of moisture to keep the rain fairly steady for the duration. Morning lows…
Read MoreVoters 50+ most powerful, election deciders; true for all Rhode Island cities, towns – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Every political pundit knows that seniors are the most reliable voters. AARP Rhode Island’s latest analysis of voter records from the office of the Rhode Island Secretary of State clearly confirms this observation. Age 50 and over voters accounted for more than 70% of Rhode Island voters who turned…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – OctoberFest at The Guild with AMP-RI
Join the Association of Marketing Professionals-RI (AMP-RI) for an OctoberFest networking event with The Guild Co-Founder and Managing Partner Jeremy Duffy serving as event host. This event takes place at The Guild Brewing Company, located on 461 Main Street, in Pawtucket on Tuesday, October 25th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 P.M. There will be time…
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