Archive for December 2022
RI Weather for December 27, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Another bright and sunny day, with the added benefit of a couple of more degrees for afternoon highs, climbing all the way to 34 degrees, from a morning low in the mid 20’s and a light westerly breeze. ___ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – NRI Finest at Tavalo
Yes, there’s networking this week. Join others for an in-person networking with NRI (Northern RI) Finest Networking Group at Tavalo in Smithfield on December 29th from 11:30am to 1ppm. This is a FREE, in-person Weekly Open Networking event! NRI’s Finest in Networking Group meets each Thursday from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Tavalo Wine…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Broken system has more staff, more money – and more homeless
As Christmas approached, the plight of the homeless on the steps of the Rhode Island State House ended with a ray of hope as approximately a dozen left for emergency shelter at the Cranston Street Armory. One woman was known to have been given a hotel room voucher for a week, good until last Friday.…
Read MoreProvidence appointments made as both Chief Clements & Commissioner Pare depart
Mayor-elect Brett Smiley Announces Public Safety Appointments Mayor-elect Brett Smiley announced several key appointments within Providence Public Safety that will serve with the new Administration in January. “A top priority of my Administration is ensuring that every resident feels safe and that our community feels as though our public safety officials are accessible and qualified,”…
Read MoreRI Weather for December 26, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist We’re inching up as far as temperature goes, afternoon highs reaching the freezing mark from a morning low around 21. Breezes will be down, from the west around 5-10 mph. Lot’s of sun to start, with high cloud cover rolling in late well in advance of a mid-western low pressure system.…
Read MoreIn the news… for Dec. 26th, 2022
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Wethersfield Commons residents in Warwick are upset about a proposed large dog day care which will be considered again at a hearing on Jan. 11th. 30+ homeless families are staying at the Extended Stay America hotel in Metro Center, Warwick – most are said to have jobs and cars – the…
Read MoreSeniors say they hesitate to mix healthcare and matters of faith – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer When it comes to matters of one’s personal beliefs, most seniors choose to keep their health care and their spiritual or religious lives separate, a new University of Michigan poll finds. But they do see a role for their health care providers in assisting them to cope with illness by looking…
Read MoreRead With Us: CITY LIFE – a book by Michael Morse – Chapter 13
by Michael Morse, contributing writer Chapter 13 – Helmets He could have been my brother or friend or a guy I work with. If not for the drool dripping from the corner of his mouth and helmet he wore on his head, he looked like your typical thirty-eight-year-old guy. He lived with people three times…
Read MoreIn the Arena: Joe Paolino, Jr., with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
Each week Joe Paolino interviews leaders in Rhode Island on his weekly television show. This week he talks with Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. They talk about the January 6th hearings, the potential of past-President Donald Trump seeing jail time, and other national issues of importance to Rhode Islanders. Watch In the Arena each Sunday…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Tippy here, at Providence Animal Control Center
My people here describe me as Friendly, Affectionate, Gentle, and Outgoing. I’m Tippy and I came to PAC when I was injured, or rather bitten by something a lot larger than me. I had the biggest hole in my shoulder and it was a mess. Thankfully after drains and surgery, I am cleaned up now…
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