Archive for January 2024
Rhode Island Weather for January 3, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Another decent sun-filled day with high pressure still in place. Morning lows in the upper 20’s rise to afternoon highs in the low 40’s with a light westerly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and…
Read MoreSubstantial grants for 18 Rhode Island non-profits, part of $2 Million given tri-state, by CVS Health
The CVS Health Foundation announced it awarded $2 million in grants as part of its 2023 Hometown Fund. Grantees include the following local organizations: Each organization selected applied for CVS Health Foundation’s Hometown Fund through a request for proposal in September and was awarded either a $25,000 operating or $75,000 programmatic grant. The foundation concentrated…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape, January 3, 2024 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
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Read MoreResponses begin to declaration of nursing home emergency in RI
RINewsToday reached out to local groups who have been active in the minimum standards for nursing homes issue, as a follow up to the declaration of a Nursing Home Emergency in Rhode Island, made by Gov. McKee on December 29th. John E. Gage, MBA, NHA, the President & CEO of the Rhode Island Health Care…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 2, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure takes control from the west and southwest keeping us under a clear sky and relatively cool but seasonable temperatures, morning lows in the mid 20’s and midday highs in the upper 30’s with a light westerly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH…
Read MoreGovernor McKee Executive Order declares Nursing Home Emergency in Rhode Island
Time stamped at 3:31pm on Friday, December 29th, not to be followed with a press release to the local media, yet covered in the Providence Journal on New Year’s Day, Governor McKee signed into law his 11th Executive Order of 2023. A Declaration of Nursing Home Emergency. The order acknowledges the crisis situation, almost back…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: 1st Friday Coffee, SRI Chamber of Commerce
Join the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce for First Friday Coffee hosted by JeKa Wellness Center on Friday, January 5th, from 8 to 9am. JeKa is located at 512 Main Street in Wakefield, RI. JeKa Wellness Center – At JeKa Wellness Center, we’re driven by helping people get healthy and feel good. That’s why teamwork…
Read MoreART! Tim Tolman at HopeHealth – and a call for submissions
Four artists will be selected to exhibit their work in the 2024 season in a solo exhibit showcasing their work at HopeHealth in Providence. The deadline for submissions for the 2024 season is January 19th, 2024. Since 2008, Public Art Works has presented artists from all over New England to be in exhibition with HopeHealth. The…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: BankNewport names Patrick Laundry Senior Vice President…
BankNewport announced that Patrick Laundry has been named senior vice president, director of business intelligence & strategic planning. “In his new role, Laundry will be responsible for the development, delivery, and coordination of analysis of bank data, market trends, and the competitor landscape to inform strategic decision making and help capitalize on identified growth opportunities, optimize operational efficiencies…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 1, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A similarly uneventful Monday to ring in the new year with scattered cloud cover diminishing in the later afternoon and evening, morning lows in the upper 20’s and afternoon highs around 40 with a light westerly breeze. It’s a “B” day! Happy New Year! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER…
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