Archive for January 2023
Networking pick of the week – First Friday Coffee
First Friday Coffee is our choice for this week’s Networking event of the week. The event will be held jointly with the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce along with the Southern RI Chamber of Commerce. Friday, February 3, 2023 | 8AM – 9AM | Hosted by The Beach Rose Cafe $5 admission for members & non-members. …
Read MoreA hungry Rhode Island real estate market – who’s eating on this food chain? – Emilio DiSpirito
By Emilio DiSpirito, Realtor | Co-Owner, Engel & Völkers East Greenwich and Engel & Völkers Barrington East Bay The best part about living in a country built on capitalism is the fact that there is opportunity, always, for those who seek and work for it. -Emilio DiSpirito Rhode Island is back down to the lowest…
Read MoreMended Little Hearts – Toby Simon
by Toby Simon for Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI Photo: Shirley, Toby Simon Editor’s Note: This week a special submission to ConvergenceRI by Toby Simon. February begins the recognition of Heart Month. Our granddaughter Shirley will be turning five in a few months. She was born with two serious heart conditions, one of which was detected at…
Read MoreRI Weather for January 31, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A cold front sweeps through overnight with some mixed rain and snow ending as all snow around sunrise, totaling up to an inch, maybe two in the higher elevations. Dry air fills in behind the front, with a cooler high in the upper 30’s cooling down to late evening lows in…
Read MoreJack’s Angle: More on the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center – Jack Partridge
More good news on the transit center. I was there this morning, and all went well. Commuters seemed happy and they boarded efficiently. As to the planned passenger building, Governor McKee, long a supporter of the project, included funds for the passenger building in his proposed state budget. It will house restrooms, seating, coffee dispensers,…
Read MoreDr. Megan Ranney to become Dean of Yale School of Public Health
Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University accepts position of Dean of Public Health at Yale University
Read MoreHomeless in RI: New state program offers a place to recover for those with acute medical needs
Governor McKee, EOHHS Announce Medical Respite Care Pilot Partnership will serve people with medical needs who are experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health & Human Services (EOHHS) announced today the launch of a pilot program aimed at addressing the needs of Rhode Islanders who are experiencing…
Read MoreJack’s Angle: Pawtucket Central Falls Transit Center opening – Jack Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary I know some of you were underwhelmed by the opening of the Transit Center, as was I, but have heart. Better days are coming. It was great to see a train from Providence glide into the station. Too bad it didn’t carry some long term riders along…
Read MoreSocial Security has new, easier to use website – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over a month ago, the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) launched a redesigned website to assist beneficiaries to find what they need more easily. New pages and improvements based on public feedback will continue to be unveiled in the coming months. You may have already received an email…
Read MoreIt’s all about control – Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” Maya Angelou When change needs to happen, three things need to be recognized: what’s realistic, what’s sustainable over time, and what can you control? Embracing these concepts…
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