Archive for April 2024
New Budlong Pool: Cranston DPW sets public meeting on ways to recognize its history
The new Budlong Pool in Cranston will soon (but never soon enough) open (2025) with a tip of its hat to the past, to the work and workers of the WPA, to history, and to historic preservation. The Budlong Pool, located at 198 Aqueduct Road, off Reservoir Avenue is the city’s only outdoor public pool.…
Read MoreMay 1st RI State House event launches Mental Health Month programs. Awards, personal stories.
May is Mental Health Month. Each year the Mental Health Association of Rhode Island hosts a kickoff at the Rhode Island State House. This year it will be held on Wednesday, May 1st at 1:30pm. The recognition of the month of May as Mental Health Month is a national tradition going back 50 years. The…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 22, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure from the southwest helps clear out all but some thin cloud cover here and there through the day with a light westerly breeze. Highs in the upper 50’s and lows around 40. It’s an “A-” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was…
Read MoreShortage of direct care professionals a local and national concern – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Last week, at the Senate Dirksen Building, Room SD-562, Chairman Bob Casey, of the U.S. Special Committee on Aging, (D-PA), showcased S. 4120, legislation that he introduced with U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). The Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act, introduced during the 118thCongress, would…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – Statewide Business After Hours, RI Chambers of Commerce
There are a few networking events that are not-to-miss’s – and the multi-Chamber of Commerce one in Spring is one – so plan to attend this Wednesday, April 24th, from 5 to 7pm at the Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave in Warwick. $20 per person includes food selections. Bring a friend or colleague, or come…
Read MoreUpdate: Complaint spurs Cranston officials to call in RI State Police to investigate City Council issue
Updates in red Responding to an official complaint by the Collective Action Network RI, Cranston has asked the Rhode Island State Police to investigate the circumstances surrounding Cranston City Councilwoman’s sudden resignation from the Council and a planned appointment, tonight, of a person already announced to primary her in September, Kristen Haroian. UPDATE: Cranston City…
Read MoreBusiness Monday: Employee engagement hits a new low, again – Mary T. O’Sullivan
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Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Grain’s most popular five – Walter Potenza
Exploring the world of grains is an endless quest for convincing the skeptical. by Chef Walter Potenza Photo: from Chef Walter, proprietary Friends: Grains have been essential to the human diet for thousands of years, providing vital nutrients and sustenance to diverse cultures worldwide. From rice paddies in Asia to wheat fields in the Middle…
Read MoreCamp More: Find your next adventure at a Rhode Island campground
Four state campgrounds have opened with others to follow soon in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced the four state campgrounds now open: Burlingame, Charlestown Breachway, Fishermen’s Memorial, and George Washington Memorial State Campgrounds. East Beach State Campground is set to open for the season on Saturday, May 25. Campers can find…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Meet Derby – at the Cranston Animal Shelter
We have a wonderful dog available for adoption. His name is Derby! Derby was found as a stray and desperately needed someone to trust. He quickly learned the staff at Cranston Animal Shelter were just the right people he needed! Almost overnight, Derby blossomed and showed shelter staff his true self – a lovable, friendly, goofy…
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