Archive for October 2024
Rhode Island Weather for October 21, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist The hits keep rolling along! Another fantastic Fall day, spoiled only by a few high clouds mainly to the north and east. Warmer, with afternoon highs expected to climb into the upper 70’s after morning lows in the low 50’s with a light westerly breeze. It’s another “A” day! ___ Follow…
Read More21 advocacy groups recommend lowering age for Pneumonia vaccine to 50+ – Herb Weiss
National Groups Call for Making Pneumonia Vaccines Available to Age 50 and Over Adults By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Within days, a loose coalition of 21 advocacy groups are pushing for the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC)’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which meets on Oct. 23 and Oct.…
Read MoreThe Ripples Project: new public art coming to Providence. Call for building locations, artists.
‘The Ripples Project’ will bring dozens of public art installations to Providence in upcoming year Mayor Brett P. Smiley, The Avenue Concept (TAC), Providence City Council President Rachel Miller, and the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism today announced The Ripples Project, an ambitious public art initiative that will transform the city’s landscape in…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week: Marcum Cocktails and Conversations
Join us for cocktails and light refreshments at this networking opportunity with some of Rhode Island’s best and brightest. Cocktails & Conversations, hosted by MARCUM, will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd from 5 to 7pm at Cafe Nuovo, One Citizens Plaza, in downtown Providence. Spanning all industries and disciplines, this is a perfect way…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: The Tuscan Cibreo – Chef Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer The Tuscan crostini, a delicacy from the heart of Florence. Friends: Tuscany is known for its rich culinary traditions that capture the simplicity and earthy flavors of the region. Among the many delectable dishes of Florence, cibreo stands out as a unique and historical preparation, often served on crostini. This…
Read MoreTODAY: Tim Jones at Brown & Hopkins Country Store – release of Yacht Club “Sour Grapes”
Rhode Island cartoonist, Timothy Jones, whose column, Sour Grapes, runs every Wednesday in RINewsToday, will be at Brown & Hopkins Country Store TODAY from 11am to 5pm. The appearance launches the “Sour Grapes” Yacht Club Soda, the Rhode Island based company’s latest brand. Here is the article from this week: YACHT CLUB SODA — THE…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: 1 year-old Squirrel waiting at the Providence Animal Control Center
Hello! My name is Squirrel and I came to PAC because I was injured. Someone or something bit me in the foot – right between the toes – ouch! My toe beans felt awful too. So, off to Warren Animal Hospital I went! I got a drain in my food and medications to make me…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for October 20, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another brilliant day on tap to close out the weekend, and a bit warmer to boot! Afternoon highs in the mid 70’s and morning lows in the mid 40’s with a light southwesterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was…
Read MoreVineyard Wind ordered to do environmental harm study from blade failure – The Nantucket Current
Feds Requiring Vineyard Wind To Complete New Study On “Environmental Harm” From Blade Failure Reprinted from The Nantucket Current – Jason Graziadei • Oct 16, 2024 – with permissions The federal agency that suspended the Vineyard Wind project following the July 13 blade failure is now requiring the company to complete a new study evaluating…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Newport’s “The Orchard” sells for $10.8M – Lila Delman Compass & Vanderbilt Int’l
LILA DELMAN COMPASS AND VANDERBILT INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES SELL HISTORIC MANSION, ‘THE ORCHARD’, IN NEWPORT FOR $10,800.000. Lila Delman Compass and Vanderbilt International Properties announced the sale of ‘The Orchard’ (180 Narragansett Avenue) in Newport for $10,800,000. Kara Malkovich, of Lila Delman Compass’ Newport office, represented the Buyer in this transaction and Stacie Mills and Mary…
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