Archive for February 2025
Rhode Island Weather for Feb. 20, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A well-formed Hatteras Low pressure system sweeps towards the NEUS but passes without significant incident to our south, basically a swing and an unfortunate miss for Jack Frost. Another kink in the upper level flow to our west triggers some evening snow shower development and delivers a whopping dusting of white…
Read MoreProvidence College President elected to new 5-yr term, Board of Trustees chooses first female chair
At its February 7th meeting, the Providence College Board of Trustees unanimously recommended another 5-year term for Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. ’78, ’82G as the college’s president, which the Corporation unanimously accepted and approved. In addition, the board elected new board leadership which will commence on July 1, 2025 – including Susan M. Esper ’91, the first woman to…
Read MoreSports in RI: Sports tourism continues to drive visitations, economic impact in Rhode Island
From: The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau Cheerleading competitions, collegiate championships headline another winning season for the RI Sports Commission, totaling $18 million in direct spend in Q1 There is sure to be sports madness in and around Providence this March, but the much-anticipated NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship is just the cherry…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 20.02.25 (facts, not fear on DOGE impact, events…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues DOGE Trimming of 17,000 VA Employees: Did not impact VA Providence medical or benefits Social media posting and chatter throughout Rhode Island has been how the termination of over 17,000 VA employees terminated last week will affect over 60,000 veterans living in Rhode Island and Massachusetts…
Read MoreIt is what it is – Feb. 19, 2025 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, commentary DECEPTION You know what I find interesting these days, that non-believers or people who haven’t even read the BIBLE are on social media using BIBLE references as clickbait. It’s so damn cringe worthy and mind blowing. When I see some over-the-top OBNOXIOUS rant about how we should open the door to over…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Aspen Aerogels chooses to maximize capacity in East Providence, not Georgia
Aspen Aerogels describes itself as helping to top energy infrastructure companies around the world design and operate more efficient, safe and profitable process facilities. Based in Northborough, MA, the company had been planning an expansion in Georgia – but they have pulled back from those plans and will focus on expanding their footprint in East…
Read MoreSouper Bowl event raises $300K for RI Food Bank at critical time
Narragansett Bay Insurance (NBIC), a Heritage Insurance Company, participated in a ‘Souper Bowl of Caring’ event in Cranston, Rhode Island. This annual event, scheduled around the NFL’s Super Bowl Championship, raises money to fight hunger and support food charities nationwide. NBC 10 Rhode Island hosted a telethon to collect donations for the Rhode Island Food…
Read MoreTime for Sour Grapes! Feb. 19, 2025 – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, contributing writer – cartoonist ___ Tim Jones: Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Feb. 19, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist The pressure gradient loosens up slightly as the polar vortex drops a bit further south and east, but west-northwesterly winds will still be gusty, but not fierce enough to remove arm-thick tree limbs or move 70’s-style metal chaise lounges left out mistakenly in the cold. Morning lows in the mid teens…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Feb. 18, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist We will still be under the influence of the “Polar Vortex”, just deep and dense cold air descending into the lower 48 states. Being on the eastern edge of this entity means the chill of the howling west-northwesterly winds will dig down into the single digits, and our roadways will continue…
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