Archive for November 2022
RI Weather for November 18, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Cool air remains in place with winds generally out of the west-southwest gusting towards 25 mph keeping the chill temps down about ten degrees below the actual air temperature, so afternoon highs in the mid 40’s will feel like the mid 30’s from morning lows in the low 30’s. Air will…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: URI finds new toxins in algae blooms in freshwater lakes, rivers
URI Pharmacy study seeks to identify new toxins in algal blooms Assistant Professor Matthew Bertin’s study funded by $400,000 federal grant focuses on freshwater lakes, rivers Bacterial algal blooms and the toxins they produce are a persistent problem in freshwater lakes and rivers, and have affected local populations by contaminating drinking water and placing a significant…
Read MoreUpdate: Homeless at the RI State House
This morning it is 32 degrees. A few weeks ago a demonstration at the RI State House showed what a Pallet Shelter, or “tiny house” was when it was erected for the day. Off to the side were a few tents set up along the perimeter of the State House courtyard walls. Today, the tiny…
Read MoreTridemic now a Quademic – RI Health officials respond to hospital ER crisis
Hospital and State Leaders Call on Rhode Islanders to Seek Medical Care in the Right Place New healthcare staffing regulation aimed at supporting hospitals and other facilities With behavioral health issues being added to flu, COVID and RSV, the “tridemic” is now seen as a “quademic” in Rhode Island. With several respiratory viruses currently circulating…
Read MoreRI Weather for Nov. 17, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Continued westerly winds will help usher in dry air that will eat away at any morning cloud cover that hangs around. Westerly gusts in the 20-30 mph range will bring wind chills down into the 30’s during the day, dampening some of the sun’s warming power. Still a nice day, though,…
Read MoreTurkey Meatballs – Alison Mountford
By Alison Mountford – contributing chef ACTIVE TIME – 40 TOTAL TIME – 40 SERVES 4 -6 Notes – If you know a turkey meatball naysayer, I hope you cook these for them. They are poached in sauce, so you get a flavorful sauce and easy, no-splatter cooking all in one pot. INGREDIENTS .5 red…
Read MoreThe College Hill Study, part 2, Lost Providence – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Illustration of proposed modernist infill development on College Hill. (Author’s archives) Here is the second half of Chapter 16, “The College Hill Study,” from Lost Providence. The study’s proposals, released in 1959, would have replaced much of the fabled district’s historical houses with modernist infill, although…
Read MoreGet Your Holiday(s) on! Breakfast with Santa
The Children’s Dyslexia Center of Rhode Island will hold a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 3rd at their building at 2115 Broad Street in Cranston. Two seatings: 8:30am and 10:30am. Celebrate the season with Santa & his special green friend. Enjoy a breakfast buffet while watching The Polar Express. Each child gets a personal…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (Thanksgiving, healthcare…) 17-11-22 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Let’s start off with a question from one of our readers. Veterans who use VA Health Care – Understanding Medicare and Medicare Part B Q1: I turn 65 and will lose my coverage from the local police department. I also have Tricare for Life, and VA Healthcare.…
Read MoreART! Riverzedge pop(s) up at West Elm, Wayland Square
Photo: Ryan, 16, working on tables From 10am to 5pm on November 19th, West Elm’s Wayland Square location will host a pop-up shop for Riverzedge Arts, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing art and design career training for northern RI teens. From handmade tables and small furniture to select kitchenware and unique RI-themed apparel,…
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