Archive for May 2023
Telling Rhode Island’s many stories in compelling ways – 15 projects receive RI Humanities awards
BY AND FOR ALL RHODE ISLANDERS: RHODE ISLAND HUMANITIES AWARDS OVER $130,000 TO 15 INNOVATIVE PROJECTS ACROSS THE STATE A free humanities course for veterans, a documentary on women fishing commercially in Southern New England, bilingual platicas linking Latinas across generations, and research for a mobile museum of Asian-American and Pacific Islander history are among…
Read MoreAt Syroya’s Bakery, 20 feet from stardom – Ann Clanton
by Ann Clanton, contributing writer North Providence residents and businesses couldn’t be happier that GOOD BURGER is filming in North Providence. Pastry chef Syroya Eugene, Syroya’s Bakery is, too! The Center for Women and Enterprise (CWE) Business of the Year, Syroya’s Bakery is directly across the street from the GOOD BURGER filming production site. Known for…
Read MoreChariho Rotary $25K pledge to Wood River Health’s expansion
Photo: Alison Croke, President and CEO & Jeff Duscha, President of Rotary Club of Chariho Wood River Health is pleased to announce that the Rotary Club of Chariho has pledged a $25,000 commitment to its Capital Campaign. The funds, which will be distributed over five years, will support the cost of building an addition to…
Read MoreR.I.H., a place for healing? – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Photo: Rhode Island Hospital’s Southwest Pavilion, 1900, Stone, Carpenter & Willson. (PPS) Editor’s note: Two days ago I received a pacemaker at Rhode Island Hospital. I was discharged yesterday, and just by chance I happened upon this old post from 2016 about the proposed demolition of…
Read MoreAgeism, another way to discriminate – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “All my life, I faced sexism and racism and then, when I hit 40, ageism.” – Rita Moreno It seems there’s no escaping it. When you are an executive coach, people will approach you wanting to discuss some serious work issue. As has become common, people frequently contact me to…
Read MoreWarning: Being lonely and isolated is hazardous to your health – Herb Weiss
lonelinenss and aging
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – East Bay Chamber Business After Hours
The Monthly Mingle of the East Bay Chamber of Commerce will be held at People’s Credit Union in Bristol (50 Gooding Ave.) on Wednesday, May 10th, from 5:30 to 7:30pm Meet new clients, customers, and make new friends! Chamber members $5 Non members $10 Two Gals Cocktails serving complimentary drinks and Clements’ Market will be…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for May 8, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist After some overnight showers pass through with a quick cold front and morning lows in the mid 50’s, we’ll be right back to the awesome weather, afternoon highs in the low to mid 70’s with clear skies and dry air. A northwesterly breeze will keep things moving. An “A” day! ___…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Salsa’s at the Providence Animal Control Center
Well, hello! I have a story – I am from Warwick and I was brought home by someone who couldn’t have me. It was thought that I might have been pregnant or had a pyometra but, none was true, I was just fat, yikes. I am a typical female tuxedo, I am hot and cold…
Read MoreNew Master of Public Health degree at Johnson & Wales
johnson & wales to offer master of public health
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