Archive for October 2023
Mayor Smiley announces $13M for Providence’s 39 parks, greenspaces, free PVD-WIFI
City of Providence to Unveil Newly Renovated Park and Schoolyard Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced over $13 million in investments to improve Providence’s parks and greenspaces and celebrated the revitalization of Harriet and Sayles Park and the Mary E. Fogarty Green Schoolyard Complex yesterday. These significant investments are a commitment to improving the quality of…
Read MoreRI Weather for October 27, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Even warmer today, with a very weak disturbance moving through in the morning stirring up some cloud cover, but things will clear out in the afternoon. Lows in the low 60’s rise to the upper 70’s and even 80 in some locales with a light southwesterly breeze. It’s an A- day!…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: The living Anne Frank – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD – contributing writer It seems like a minute ago that I was cast in the role of Mrs. Van Daan in “The Diary of Anne Frank”. Our director required us to become immersed in our roles and read not just the script and the diary, but the historical articles. Anne…
Read MoreNarragansett Boat Club: Strong showing at world’s largest 3-Day Regatta
This past weekend the Narragansett Boat Club junior program had great success competing at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston. Athletes from all over Rhode Island who compete with the Providence-based club took part in the largest 3-day regatta in the world, going up against top national and international competition. Eighteen athletes across…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Saltwater feast, wearing orange not just for hunters , 2A updates- Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Saltwater fishing continues to excel. Not only are the Stripers that migrate down from Maine showing up, but also the Tautog bite is exceptional. With warmer than normal weather forecast for Friday and Saturday – now is one last chance to do some fishing in a pair of shorts. Saturday…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 26.10.23 (Medical records, events, resources…) John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer Questions from one of our readers: Q: – How do I get a copy of my VA medical records? Joe L, Richmond RI A: – There are several ways of obtaining copies of VA medical records. The easiest way is going to Providence VA Medical with your identification and asking…
Read MoreTalking to children about war and conflict – Dr. Olivia Ordoñez
by Dr. Olivia Ordoñez, guest contributor As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, and the war in Ukraine continues, distressing news and corresponding images dominate the news cycle and social media. Parents and caretakers may wish to shield their children from the atrocities that are happening across the globe, but children are perceptive,…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for October 26, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist The warmer dry air we’ll have today will offset the increase in cloud cover moving in well in advance of a mid-western frontal system. Morning lows start in the upper 50’s warming to the mid 70’s with a light southwesterly breeze. It’s an “A-” day… ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here:…
Read MoreA Greener View: Fall Landscaper Questions – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: My landscaper told me a couple of things that I don’t understand. I think he is just trying to make some money. Is this a good time to fertilize a bluegrass lawn? Is this a good time to apply weed controls in the lawn or flower bed? How low…
Read MoreMansfield autoworkers’ road to solidarity, Motor City, MA – Ben Balint-Kurti
by Ben Balint-Kurti, B’23.5, guest writer On September 14, the President of the United Automobile Workers (UAW), Shawn Fain, made an unprecedented announcement: when the UAW’s contract expired at midnight, workers would strike at one plant of each of the Big Three automakers—General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler). It would be the first time…
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