Archive for September 2023
Rhode Island Weather for September 6, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Still hot, but a few degrees lower in the dew point category will make a slight difference. Mostly clear, with morning lows in the low 70’s warming to the low 90’s with a light afternoon southerly seabreeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape, Sept. 6, 2023 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, commentary MY BIRTHDAY! Most people celebrate themselves on their birthdays. Me? I celebrate God on mine. It is because of Him I am still alive to see 55. So, this week I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the One who has given me life. Heavenly…
Read MoreWelcome back, Providence high school students! Look for RIPTA’s yellow vest staff. Download app.
Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images RI The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is ready to welcome Providence Schools high school students onboard public transit for the first day of school on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Beginning Wednesday and throughout the week, RIPTA outreach staff, in bright yellow vests, will be in Kennedy Plaza in…
Read MoreFarewell to McCoy Stadium? – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer, commentary We attended the farewell fireworks for McCoy Stadium last night, dubbed “The Final Inning.” Did not get there in time to secure the wrist bands that would have assured us a seat on the playing field to watch the fireworks. But we got a nice…
Read MoreART! The Repurposed Fireman, Michael Morse
by Nancy Thomas, publisher Michael Morse has been writing for RINewsToday for some time. He is a retired Captain with the Providence Fire Department. Michael Morse spent 23 years as a firefighter/EMT with the Providence Fire Department before retiring in 2013 as Captain, Rescue Co. 5. He is an author of several books, most offering…
Read MoreSafety in RI schools study commission begins work, meeting will be broadcast
Study commission on school safety protocols to begin work next week Special Legislative Study Commission to Evaluate and Provide Recommendations on Mandated Safety Protocols for Rhode Island Schools is scheduled to hold its first meeting Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 4 p.m. in the House Lounge on the second floor of the State House. The meeting will be televised…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: RI Recommends at “A Gracious Soul”, Garden City Center
Join RI Recommends for a unique networking event on Wednesday, September 6th from 5:30 to 7:30pm. The group will meet at “A Gracious Soul” in Garden City Center. Bring your Holiday shopping list and get a jump on shopping or ideas while you exchange business cards and enjoy an evening of casual networking. Register ahead…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 5, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Hot again, with the added benefit of high humidity, so we’re in for a muggy day with only a very light breeze to move things around. Morning lows in the upper 60’s rise again to around 90. It’s a B- day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 4, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Labor Day 9/4/23: Another heat wave starts today with high temps climbing to 90 under mostly calm conditions as high pressure builds in from the west. Morning lows start in the mid 60’s. Dew points will hold to the low 60’s, so the humidity won’t be a killer. Yet. It’s a…
Read MoreMedicare to negotiate select drug prices with Big Pharma, lists first 10 drugs. – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues While critics are attempting to go through the courts to put the brakes on allowing Medicare to negotiate and set drug prices, last week, the Biden administration announced its list of 10 drugs that will be subject to price negotiations mandated by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). …
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