Archive for May 2023
The perils of working in a family-owned business – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “The employment of relatives in the same area of an organization can cause serious conflicts and problems with favoritism and employee morale.” – The HR Specialist The operations manager of a large family-owned bakery sends out cookies for Christmas with cracked and crumb filled trays. A salesman hired from the…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: The Dignity Bus was on its way to help – until it wasn’t
Photo: Dignity Bus and volunteers from The Source, Florida This story is updated from May 12th story which can be accessed here: (https://rinewstoday.com/homeless-in-ri-no-dignity-bus-for-us-vendor-blames-state-for-how-they-do-business/) There was a new, creative idea in the works at the time homeless people were camped outside of the Rhode Island State House that only those “at the top” knew anything about.…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for May 15, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure largely in control of our weather with some afternoon high cloud cover brushing by around low pressure sitting over eastern Canada. Afternoon highs settle in the low 70’s after morning lows in the upper 40’s with a gusty westerly breeze. An “A-” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here:…
Read MoreCan AI create an “Authentic” Commencement Address? – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues It’s May and Rhode Island’s college seniors are graduating from colleagues and universities, ready to go out and make their mark on the world. According to the Education Data Initiative, this year there is an estimated 19,782 graduating seniors who will sit through commencement ceremonies with their families…
Read MoreIn the Arena: Julie Sullivan, Social Enterprise Greenhouse
This week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews Julie Sullivan the CEO of Social Enterprise Greenhouse. They talk about the agency’s mission and goals for small business owners, with a network of volunteers who work to support those in their ecosystem. They talk about helping to connect all the resources available to entrepreneurs, and the breaking down…
Read MoreMickey Decesare turns 80 in style – Brendan Higgins
by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer When I arrived at the Arigna Irish Pub in North Providence, I knew right away something special was going on inside. People were waiting in line to get in the front door. It didn’t take long to realize who this gathering was for. There was a box truck with a…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Aibileen at Providence Animal Control Center
Hi! I am the sweetest, but shy, kitty left behind after an eviction. The upstairs tenant was caring for me but I was too scared to come to her. The landlord then tossed me out into the hallway along with my human’s belongings, and my stuff too, and said to leave the door open and…
Read MoreReport says Housing for older and disabled adults should be Rhode Island’s top housing priority
Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images Rhode Island is well known for having a deep percentage of seniors and possibly the most “old-olds” in the nation. On this Mother’s Day it’s noted that nationally, 85% of every 100 women over 40 are estimated by the US Census to be mothers. And we celebrate mothers, today, Mother’s…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for May 14, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure settles in with cooler Canadian air filtering in during the day with afternoon highs only reaching the upper 60’s under a mostly sunny sky after morning lows in the low 50’s with a light north-northwesterly breeze. An A- day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY…
Read MoreLOST Providence: Lost, regained, part IV – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Photo, top: R.I. State House plays Providence City Hall in 2007 film “Underdog.” Editor’s note: This is the final segment of the epilogue of my book, Lost Providence, entitled “Providence Lost, Providence Regained.” Published in 2017, the book is a history of the design of the…
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