Archive for January 2025
Rhode Island Weather for January 21, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Just a terribly cold Tuesday on the way. Afternoon highs just barely creeping into the 20’s after single digit morning lows. A westerly breeze, as gentle as it will be, will still drag feels-like temps down around zero. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Brad’s Tree Service, the rock ‘n’ roll arborist – Brendan Higgins
by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer We all want good customer service. In my recent experience customer service is rapidly becoming a lost art. Why this basic component of business is no longer a guarantee is a story for another time. For now, I have some good news to report. I recently found myself in need…
Read More“The revolution of common sense” – President Donald J. Trump, 47th President of the USA
by Nancy Thomas, publisher Photo: The White House website There was enough pomp and circumstance for all in the full day’s events of the Inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Moving the events of the day indoors due to temperatures at a below 14 degree wind chill, allowed more…
Read MoreRhode Island Police Chiefs Association installs Executive Board for its 75th year
The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association (RIPCA) installed its new Executive Board during a swearing-in ceremony on January 12 in Warwick. The newly installed President, Woonsocket Police Chief Thomas F. Oates III, outlined his vision and priorities for the Association’s 75th year. His focus includes further strengthening traffic safety awareness efforts and launching the new…
Read MoreART! $300K from NEA for Rhode Island arts organizations, artists
11 R.I. arts organizations, 1 artist to receive $300,000 in NEA Grants The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced the first round of recommended awards for fiscal year 2025 of more than $36.79 million with $300,000 divided among 11 Rhode Island-based arts entities and one artist, Julia Sanches of Providence. In 2024, the reward…
Read MoreWhen HR is not your friend – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, contributing writer on business, leadership “Don’t count on human resources to take your side in a workplace issue, especially if it involves a conflict with your boss”. – The New York Times Searching Google, I found that there dozens, if not hundreds, of articles with the title “HR is Not your…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: City of Pawtucket hosts artists, arts groups for meet and greet
Pawtucket has its plans made to offer a networking event for local artists and arts groups. The event will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd from 4 to 6pm at Working Man Distillers, 5 Carpenter Street, in Pawtucket. Hosted by the city, this is an opportunity for all involved in the booming arts community in…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 20, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Once the snow ends in the pre-dawn hours, rapid clearing and a wind shift to northwesterly will occur. A brilliantly sunny but frigid day is in store, with afternoon highs topping out in the mid 20’s and evening lows sinking to the teens with northwesterly winds gusting to 25 mph. The…
Read MoreLeadership Rhode Island’s Senior Fellows pledge to volunteer with non-profits – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues When a state law was enacted in 2024 allowing families to install monitoring cameras in the nursing home rooms of their loved ones, Ginny Lee, one of Leadership Rhode Island’s first Senior Fellows, was among those celebrating. Lee had spent a lot of time button-holing legislators and testifying…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce announces 2025 Board of Directors
Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Board of Directors The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce has named its 2025 Board of Directors, Jennifer A. Morrison, Sr. Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Amica Mutual Insurance Company was elected Chair. The Board of Directors represents a wide variety of local businesses from…
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