Archive for January 2024
The Big Problem no one is talking about – Nick Landekic
By Nick Landekic Here we go again. Few people want to talk about it and we all wish it was gone. Unfortunately we are experiencing another major COVID surge, the second largest of the pandemic. COVID is still a serious threat, with millions becoming infected, tens of thousands hospitalized, and about 1,500 dying every week.…
Read MoreART! International LEGO Day with lego artist, Andy Grover at Providence Public Library
PPL to Celebrate International LEGO Day Saturday, January 27 Just in time for 2024 International LEGO Day, January 28, Providence Public Library (PPL) invites all library lovers and LEGO enthusiasts to the Library on Saturday, January 27 from 11 am – Noon for a Library LEGO Spruce-Up day with Rhode Island’s LEGO artist Andy Grover! …
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 23, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure builds in from the southwest and brings some warmer air into the area, finally get some melting going. Afternoon highs in the upper 30’s after a still frigid morning low in the upper teens with a southwesterly breeze. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER…
Read MoreUnited Way launches Alliance for Nonprofit Impact to assist Rhode Island nonprofits
First-of-its-kind statewide advocacy and resource center for local nonprofits has been years in the making Years of planning, research and work was realized January 18th when United Way of Rhode Island officially launched the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact during an event at the Southside Cultural Center of RI in Providence. A first-of-its-kind in the Ocean State, the…
Read MoreLiving with an East Rhode Island, West Rhode Island state of mind – as we wait
Photo, top: RIDOT What we know: We learned much about what is happening with the Washington Bridge in one day – yesterday. This following a weekend of swirling rumors – rumors that began when we learned that the repair of the bridge would now take “more than 3 months”, as originally estimated. The new rumors?…
Read MoreThe RI Budget proposal, as seen by our fastest growing demographic. Seniors (updated) – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues (See update in red, below) This Tuesday, Jan. 16th, Governor Dan McKee officially kicked off the legislative debate on the state’s $13.68 billion FY 2025 Budget in his 48 minute (4,481 word) State of the State address that laid out his spending priorities. Over the next six months the General…
Read MoreACLU RI report: All Rhode Island city/town Council, School Committee public comment policies
The ACLU of Rhode Island released a report detailing the written public comment policies of every city and town council and school committee across the state, finding that, while most council and committee meetings include at least some time for public comment, residents may be prevented from speaking by policies that contain overly restrictive time limits, rigid…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week – January Networking with Pat Cruz
Pat Cruz will host her January Networking event at Chapel Grille Restaurant, Chapel View Blve, in Cranston this week on Wednesday, January 24th from 5:30 to 8pm. Start off 2024 with a commitment to get out there and networking for your business, your career, your enjoyment. If you can help others too, then go at…
Read MoreLeaders need to have good instincts; to learn to trust their gut. – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business Are you an overthinker? Do you try to work out every possibility in your mind, proposing endless “what if” scenarios? Do you get a feeling that something’s missing in your “if, then, therefore” logic? If this sounds like you, you have what is known as analysis…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 22, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure builds in from the southwest and brings some warmer air into the area, finally get some melting going. Afternoon highs in the upper 30’s after a still frigid morning low in the upper teens with a southwesterly breeze. It’s a “B+” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER…
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