Archive for February 2023
Rhode Island Weather for Feb. 6, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure well off shore will throw back some cloud cover that will stick around for most of the day. Rain should stay away however, and we’ll stay in the warmer air brought north by the system. Afternoon highs reach the mid 40’s from an above freezing low in the low…
Read MoreSenior groups ask House leadership for an “Age-Friendly Rhode Island” budget – Herb Weiss
Will House Leadership’s Budget Proposal Create an “Age-Friendly” State? By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over two weeks ago, Gov. Dan McKee unveiled his $13.8 billion proposed FY 24 Budget. To members of the aging community, the reaction is that this budget shortchanges seniors. In an e-blast sent to 1,800 seniors and aging…
Read MoreWhat makes motivation so hard? – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer “A persistent strong desire pushes your goal into manifestation.” – Remez Sasson Motivation, as a coaching topic, stymies almost every client. People want to improve, get things done, and move forward with their lives and careers, but can’t seem to take the needed steps to begin. Lack of…
Read MoreRomans’ concrete made to last forever; unlike today’s planned obsolescence – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here & There, contributing The Pantheon, in Rome, is thought to be almost 2,000 years old. (getyourguide.com) A number of publications have run stories describing the recent discovery of how the ancient Romans made their concrete structures last so long. For example, the dome of the Pantheon, in Rome, survives intact…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Shelters cold in the cold
Photo: Cranston St. Armory, Amos House With the bitter cold, and thousands of Rhode Islanders challenged with power outages, and heating outages, we checked in with the homeless shelters – here is an update on how they are faring…some, if not most in older facilities: Cranston Street Armory The Armory had close to 200 people…
Read MoreIn the news… for Feb. 5, 2023
Summary of Rhode Island news for Feb. 5, 2023
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Feb 5, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Publisher’s Note: Today is National Weatherperson’s Day! A happy day to you, John – and thank you for bringing us out of the deep freeze! Just as quickly the cold snap came in, it departs as southwesterly winds behind shifting high pressure brings in warmer air, afternoon highs expected to be…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Isobel at Providence Animal Control Center
Friendly, Affectionate, Gentle, Curious, Couch potato – those are my people’s words for me. Hello, nice to meet you! I was taken from my home because my humans lost theirs 🙁 I wanted to go with them so bad, but I couldn’t. I was able to get the medical care I needed at PAC! I…
Read MoreWhat’s it take to save lives for a living? – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer Public safety jobs were once reserved for the best of the best, derived through rigorous testing, background checks and psychological screenings. The pool of applicants was vast because the pay was a little better than average and the benefits far better. Healthcare for life and a pension after twenty years…
Read MoreIn the Arena – with Providence Mayor Brett Smiley
Each week, Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island on issues of relevance to residents and businesses. Here he interviews new mayor of Providence, Brett Smiley, They discuss schools, bike lanes, the budget, taxes, transportation and bus hub ideas, the search for new Providence Police chief, and police recruitment. Here is the interview: Watch…
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