Archive for September 2023
Rhode Island Weather for September 27, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure takes over and cross-checks low pressure to our south, keeping us in the clear for the most part, with nice and dry autumnal air to enjoy for a change. Morning lows in the upper 40’s rise to the mid 60’s in the afternoon with a light northeasterly breeze. It’s…
Read MoreCranston to upgrade 33 playground facilities with $600K in ARPA funds, per Mayor Hopkins
Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins has announced an ordinance to commit $600,000 in ARPA funds to upgrade playground facilities across the city. “With this initiative we will make sure Cranston children and families have clean and safe playgrounds to enjoy the outdoors,” Mayor Hopkins said. The funding will be allocated equally among the six city…
Read MoreURI wants to re-enroll students who left in COVID times. 775 told “there’s still a place for you here”
Opportunity renewed: campus partnership welcomes back those who left because of pandemic Photo, top: URI, Nora Lewis A team effort at the University of Rhode Island has built a roster for a new team of students at the University, returning to the University. When URI opened its doors to new and returning students last week,…
Read MoreART! Rachel Brask – “Overcoming Grief” at Wanskuck Library
Rachel Brask will speak about her art and “Overcoming Grief & Developing the Art Business” on Thursday September 28th, 2023 at 5:30PM at the Wanskuck Library, 233 Veazie Street, Providence. The event is free and open to the public. Rachel Brask is a contemporary abstract expressionist painter of rainy days. Brask’s reimagined oil landscapes express…
Read MoreRI State Archives exhibit: Wild Weather in Rhode Island
Photo: WPA, 1938 Hurricane, Narragansett, boats washed ashore Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced the opening of a new Archives exhibit – Wild Weather. Wild Weather tells the story of how Rhode Island has prepared for, reacted to, and recovered from weather-related impacts dating as far back as…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 26, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist We’ll have some lingering morning rain as low pressure drops south of the area, followed by a cool and cloudy day, and finally some cloud cover breakup late.AFternoon highs only reach 60, followed by evening lows in the low 50’s with a northeasterly breeze gusting to 30 mph. It’s a “C-”…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – Open House at Lonardo, Forte and Trudeau law firm, Warwick
To celebrate both their recent Warwick opening and their initial success, the Law Firm of Lonardo, Forte and Trudeau, LLP., will hold an Open House at their new Warwick office, complete with a ribbon-cutting and informal networking opportunity. This event will take place on Thursday, September 28, at 2890 West Shore Road, from 2:30 PM…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 25, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Ophelia remnants continue to plague the area with periods of light to moderate rain through the day. Temps on the cool side to put it mildly, highs reaching only 60 with an evening low in the mid 50’s and a northeasterly breeze chilling the air even further. It’s a “D” day!…
Read MoreOrder your 4 FREE COVID tests from US Govt. TODAY
Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests As of September 25, 2023, residential households in the U.S. can order one set of #4 free at-home tests from USPS.com again. Here’s what you need to know about your order: ORDER HERE: https://special.usps.com/testkits Expiration Questions? If you are like many others, you may have a test…
Read MoreRhode Island now a PsyPact state, offering Telepsychology with providers from 39 states
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced that Rhode Island has joined the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which will expand treatment options for people in need of care from a psychologist. Properly credentialed psychologists licensed and located in any of the other 39 PsyPact states can now apply to provide telepsychology services…
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