Archive for May 2023
Rhode Island Weather for May 29, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A cooler and breezier day in store for Memorial Day, as high pressure slides eastward and strengthens, with northeasterly winds gusting to 30 mph. Still clear and sunny, with afternoon highs around 70 and evening lows in the low 50’s. An “A-” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH…
Read MoreA tour of new Penn Station – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Photo: The Main Waiting Room, as proposed, of the rebuilt Pennsylvania Station. (ReThinkNYC) It remains possible that the Pennsylvania Station completed in 1910 and infamously demolished in 1963 – “We once entered the city like gods, now we scuttle in like rats” (Vincent Scully) – will…
Read MoreThe Importance of Teaching Critical Thinking – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “We are prone to let our mental life become invaded by legions of half-truths, prejudices, and propaganda”. Dr. Martin Luther King In her recent New York Times op-ed piece, Maureen Dowd laments the downfall of the humanities in higher education. “Instead of a Master of Arts, I should have…
Read MoreHouse passes legislation to encourage the construction of ADUs – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Rhode Islanders will be able to develop accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their property under legislation sponsored by Rep. June S. Speakman (D-District 68, Bristol/Warren) and approved by the House. When the dust settled, H 6082 Aaa was passed by a vote of 61-10. Of the 10 who…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – First Friday with Southern RI Chamber
Join the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce for their First Friday Coffee event on Friday, June 2nd, from 8 to 9am. The event is hosted by Lennon Insurance Agency, 179 Main Street in Wakefield. Start June off with making new contacts and have a good business summer! $5 for SRI Chamber Members / $10…
Read MoreDust – a short story by Michael Fine
By Michael Fine, contributing writer Copyright © 2022 Michael Fine This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. _ Dust comes…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for May 28, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Lots of sun with a morning low in the low 50’s followed by afternoon highs around 80 with a southwesterly breeze gusting to 25 mph. An “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Chickory at the Providence Animal Control Center
Hello out there! I’m an 8 or 9 month old floofy female kitty who was originally found as a stray, can you believe it? I was adopted out quickly but, I came back to PAC, me and the resident cat just didn’t hit it off – and that’s OK. My volunteer friend says I am…
Read MoreIn the Arena… as Neil Steinberg leaves The Rhode Island Foundation
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. talks with leaders in Rhode Island. This week he interviewed Neil Steinberg as he prepares to leave the Rhode Island Foundation after over 15 years as its CEO. He reviews how the Foundation has grown, the groups and causes it has funded, and its direction in the future. As Steinberg…
Read MoreMemorial Day activities – “we remember”
Battleship Cove, Fall River – 2 new Vietnam era helicopters and display are now open Monday, May 29th, 8am to 6pm – Boots on the Ground, Fort Adams Drive, Newport – A patriotic display of over 7,000 boots honoring our post 9/11 fallen service members. A program of Operation Stand Down RI. Monday, May 29th,…
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