Archive for September 2024
To Do in RI: The Everly Brothers experience at Linden Place
Linden Place’s Live Music Series Presents: Devoted2You – The Everly Brothers Experience Head to Linden Place for a night of toe-tapping tunes! Join the evening of September 27th at 7 pm for a concert from Devoted2You, a band of seasoned performers and lifelong devotees of The Everly Brothers. Born of an idea to emulate the Everly…
Read MoreNew officers for R.I. League of Cities and Towns. Municipal awards presented.
Photo: Mayor Bob DaSilva, provided by RI League of Cities and Towns The Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns elected East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva as its president and a new slate of officers at its 56thannual meeting in September. “I am honored to have been selected by my fellow mayors, town managers and…
Read MoreRI Food Bank struggles keeping up with demand – Rhode Island Current
By: Christopher Shea (Note: This article is shared through agreement with The Rhode Island Current) As food insecurity continues to surge across the state, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank is sounding the alarm that more of its shelves are empty at its Providence distribution center. Between July 2023 and June 2024, the food bank…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 24, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist We’ll still be stuck in between two stubborn and slow moving weather systems through the day, nearly a carbon copy of yesterday. Lows n the low 50’s and highs in the mid 60’s with a northeasterly breeze. It’s a “B” day! Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John…
Read MoreART! Art and Animals in the Gilded Age: Newport Stories
“Art and Animals in the Gilded Age: Newport Stories” with Dr. Nicole Williams, Curator of Collections, of The Preservation Society of Newport County will be held this Thursday, Sept. 26, 6 p.m. at Rosecliff in Newport, and also over Zoom. Examine the dramatic shift in Americans’ relationship with animals that took place as the nation was…
Read MoreThe 2025 Outlook for the Future of Work – Mary T. O’Sullivan
The 2025 Outlook for the Future of Work By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business and leadership “As we look ahead to… 2025 and beyond… several key trends are starting to shape a near future of [work], setting the standard for how organizations manage their workforce, deliver business results and foster a thriving…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: Open House at R & D Technologies
Learn, connect, open new possibilities. The Open House networking event at R & D Technologies is more than just a showcase of technology; it’s a networking haven. You’ll have the chance to meet and engage with top vendors and industry experts right here in Rhode Island. Discuss your business needs, discover new solutions, and forge…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 23, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Our situation changes little given our proximity to opposing weather systems over the northeastern US. We will see continued scattered to broken cloud cover, with some higher level virga in spots. Morning lows in the lower 50’s will warm to only the lower 60’s, with a gusty northeasterly breeze. It’s a…
Read MoreSpotlight on scams and frauds targeting older Americans – Herb Weiss
Senate Aging Panel Puts Spotlight on Scams, Frauds By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Although the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, initially established in 1961 as a temporary committee, later becoming a permanent Senate Committee in 1977, has no legislative authority, it studies an array of issues related to older Americans. Last…
Read MoreNantucket. The Grey Lady wakes from a summer of discontent.
A RINewsToday commentary It’s a story of a community that is more socially liberal than most. It takes place on a beautiful, pristine, quiet island – one that is preparing to get even quieter as a busy summer fades into fall – then winter. Nantucket. Far from places like Chicago or LA, or even the…
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