Archive for December 2024
Calling all writers! Submissions open for Linden Place Writers’ Residency, 4th year
Creative programming expands at Linden Place with public writing workshops Submissions are open as the Linden Place Writers’ Residency enters its fourth year. Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts creative writers over the age of 18 are invited to apply to the no-cost program that provides on-site workspace for the month of April on the grounds…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Navigating HR compliance – CompLyons HR Consulting
PHOTO CREDIT: Rachel McCoy at Rae of Light Photography Navigating HR compliance is an essential, yet complex aspect of managing a small business. With employment laws constantly evolving, small business owners face the challenge of ensuring their practices align with federal, state, and local regulations. Failure to comply can result in legal actions, financial penalties,…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 17, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Our cold front clears east through the day nd takes the cool rain with it, rain ending by just after sunrise, not that will see the sun as he peeks above the horizon, but we will a bit later and drier air infiltrates behind the front. We’ll have highs in the…
Read MoreART! Rhode Island Semiquincentennial 250th Commission (RI250) limited edition ornament
RI250 Commission 2024 Commemorative Ornament Now Available Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, chair of the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial 250th Commission (RI250), today announced the release of the 2024 semiquincentennial commemorative holiday ornament, now available at the RI State House Visitor Center and Gift Shop. This year’s limited-edition ornament highlights Rhode Island’s founding principle of religious…
Read MoreChair Casey leaves mark on national aging policy. Leadership changes in DC and RI – Herb Weiss
Chairman Casey’s Leadership Leaves his mark on national aging policy By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Last week, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, held his last hearing, entitled “Empowering People with Disabilities to Live, Work, Learn, and Thrive, in SD 106. This hearing was his swan song as…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 16, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Increasing cloud cover through the day with the chance of an evening and overnight shower as another slow moving midwestern low pressure system creeps along eastward. Morning lows in the upper 20’s rise to evening highs in the mid 40’s with a light southeasterly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow…
Read MoreWhy companies lay off people around the holidays – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business and leadership “While a layoff at any time of the year is difficult for workers to absorb, it can be particularly tough during the holidays, when budgets are often stretched thin and job hunting can feel like a fool’s errand.†– Fast Company While we contemplate…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Central RI Chamber announces Jennifer Wheelehon as VP
The Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the addition of Jennifer Wheelehon as Vice President. Jennifer brings over 20 years of nonprofit leadership, relationship building, and promotional expertise to the Chamber, making her an invaluable asset to the organization and its members. Jennifer is no stranger to the Chamber, having worked…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: RI Recommends at Fresco
Join RI Recommends for a holiday soiree unlike any other!They are hosting a festive gathering that promises to be the highlight of your holiday season.On Tue Dec 17, 2024 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at Fresco, 301 Main Street, in East Greenwich. Don your holiday best and step into Fresco in EG, where the warmth…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Solstice and Noche, Providence Animal Control Center
Hello! We are siblings, either from the same littler or 2 litters – but we came in as “strays” …. but our spidey senses say otherwise. We were probably someone’s babies at one point. We are sort of socialized to people and if we were outside like this, we would be very hard to catch.…
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