Archive for December 2022
Healthy Holidays from The Weight and Wellness Institute – Dr. Vincent Pera
by Dr. Vincent Pera – and team members, The Weight and Wellness Institute, Cranston Weight control, wellness and improving health are for many a lifelong endeavor that can require discipline, motivation and sacrifice. The holiday season brings along a new level of challenges sometimes making it more difficult to succeed with this endeavor. Limiting high…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza
Joe Paolino interviews Rhode Island leaders each week – this week he does an “exit-interview” of sorts with Mayor Jorge Elorza. They talk about the things the Mayor is proudest of – and disappointments along the way. Watch In the Arena every Sunday morning at 7am on Abc6 ___
Read MorePawtucket Judge Cristine L. McBurney elected President, RI Probate Judges Assoc.
Long-time Pawtucket probate court judge Cristine L. McBurney is the newly elected president of the Rhode Island Probate Judges Association. This is in addition to being a full-time attorney and probate judge in Pawtucket. As president, Judge McBurney will be responsible for overseeing the effort to find solutions to issues facing probate courts throughout the…
Read MoreRI Weather for Dec. 11, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist An Alberta Clipper sweeps across the Great Lakes and knocks on our western doorway later on in the evening, Some light snow could be coating the ground to greet us Monday morning, but less than ½” if anything. A similar temperature setup as Saturday, Lows in the upper 20’s and highs…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Bob-o-pedic at the Providence Animal Control Center
Hello! I am one of the kitties from the mattress case! We were all tossed out when our only person was evicted. Thankfully, we had the mattresses from our home to live in outside… until those were taken away. Thankfully, we were all trapped within just a few days and taken to PAC. We have…
Read MoreIn the news… for December 10, 2022
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Cellar Stories bookstore will close in Providence Residents of Rhode Island have an additional 24 months to obtain their REAL IDs, a document that will be necessary to board domestic flights and enter certain federal buildings, after the Department of Homeland Security on Monday extended the enforcement deadline to May 7,…
Read MoreKarma The Virtuous Dog, a new children’s book – Brendan Higgins
By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer A new children’s book is out in bookstores. The book is entitled Karma The Virtuous Dog. The author of this new book is a retired Rhode Island public school teacher. Her name is Janice Emma. I spoke with Janice via telephone at her home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: How to choose a personal trainer – Kevin Kearns
By Kevin Kearns, contributing writer How to choose a personal trainer – a comprehensive guide My name is Coach Kevin Kearns. I have been a personal trainer and strength coach since 1987. Personally, I have worked with over 15 UFC fighters and have created our own MMA Fitness Training certification system, which is now global,…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather Wrap for Dec. 10/11, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 12/10/22: Low pressure continues to sneak in from the sea, giving us some lower clou cover, but we’re not expecting any precipitation, frozen or otherwise. Too dry. Winds will remain fairly gusty out of the north, keeping chill temps down into the 20’s, actual afternoon highs in the mid to…
Read MoreGet your holiday(s) on! – Hope Street Merchants – Santa, shop, music, Menorahs
The Hope Street Merchants Association continues their holiday celebration with the next week weekends – and every day, of course. December 10th & 11th will be celebrated with “Santa and Ugly Sweaters on Hope” December 17th & 18th will be “Music and Menorahs on Hope” The special festivities will be held from 4-6pm all days.…
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