Archive for November 2024
Rhode Island Weather for November 10, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure continues from the northwest bring cooler air into the area, but a tad warmer than yesterday. Afternoon highs in the mid to high 50’s and evening lows in the high 30’s with a north-northwesterly breeze. This is the day clouds move in, leading to some rain tomorrow, so get…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Embracing the solo diner – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer How restaurants are adapting to the growing trend of guests dining alone. Friends: Solo dining has become a popular trend lately, showing how society is changing. What used to feel strange or uncomfortable is now normal and encouraged everywhere. This shift didn’t happen overnight; it’s been influenced by various societal…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Park Ranger Roger at Providence Animal Control Center
“Well, hello there! You probably remember reading my story on PAC’s FB page about how I was abandoned in Roger Williams Park. Can you believe a handsome fella such as myself being left all alone out in the Woods? I was so terrified out there that I tried to re-enter my carry case which was…
Read MoreA Greener View: Ready for the Thanksgiving Cactus – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer You will see poinsettias soon popping up everywhere this time of year, and if you are tired of them you might want to try the easy-to-grow Thanksgiving cactus. You probably have heard them be called Christmas cacti. There are three species of similar tropical cacti. One blooms in the fall,…
Read MoreIn the News… recap for week ending Nov. 9th
2024 Election results as of Nov. 9, 2024 The Senate is Republican majority – The House is not yet decided, but leaning towards Republican majority: To see results of ALL Rhode Island races (some recounts underway – go to: https://www.ri.gov/election/results/2024/general_election/ – you can click on individual cities and towns to see results for each, including…
Read MoreStruggling Rhode Island hospitals’ physician group in acquisition by Astrana Health
From Astrana’s announcement: Prospect is an integrated care delivery system which facilitates and coordinates the delivery of high-quality clinical care for all. With a network of around 3,000 primary care providers and 10,000 specialists across Southern California, Texas, Arizona, and Rhode Island, Prospect is enabling providers to deliver payer-agnostic, patient-centered care to approximately 610,000 members…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 9, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure build in from the northwest bring cooler air into the area. Afternoon highs in the low 50’s and evening lows in the mid 30’s with a north-northwesterly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Secret Weapon #3, Atlas Ball training for 40+ – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness, exercise BEFORE WE START! (this week’s article follows…) To all my friends and colleagues, Since 1990, I’ve been on a mission to combat obesity—one person, one step at a time. After earning my degree in Exercise Physiology from UMass Boston, I’ve spent over 30 years working with corporations,…
Read MoreFoster Forward’s Lisa Guillette awarded the 2024 Murray Family Prize for community leadership
Photo: Foster Forward Executive Director Lisa Guillette, holding flowers, with her family at the 2024 Murray Family Prize award ceremony at the Rhode Island Foundation. The 2024 Murray Family Prize for Community Enrichment at the Rhode Island Foundation has been awarded to Lisa Guillette, executive director of Foster Forward. With the honor, Guillette received $50,000 in…
Read MoreRhode Island congressional, political leaders: seas have changed, and our little boat is so small…
Nancy Thomas, commentary Rhode Island is a spit on the map of the United States. Yet, mainly through the passage of time, and re-election after re-election of our federal delegation, we have considerable “clout” in the Congressional arena. We even have the immediate past Governor as Secretary of Commerce (for now). But, to be clear,…
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