Archive for March 2025
Complaint filed with Office of Civil Rights to investigate Title IX violations in Rhode Island
The Law Centre at the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity filed an official complaint with the Office for Civil Rights at the United States Department of Education last evening, calling for an investigation into alleged Title IX violations by nine named state actors. Referring to President Trump’s recent Executive Order, “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government” and…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 7, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Mostly clear for our Friday as a steep pressure gradient remains in place leading to westerly winds gusting to 40 mph under mostly clear skies. Morning lows in the upper 20’s rise to the mid 40’s. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Grieving the loss of empathy – Mari Nardolillo Dias
Grieving the Loss of Empathy by Mari Nardolillo, Dias, EdD, contributing writer “This girl is on fire, this girl is on fire…. She’s walking on fire, this girl is on fire…” (Alicia Keys) Yes. Like Key’s quote above, I am on fire. I have been teaching empathy to budding therapists at both the undergraduate and…
Read MoreMaking it easier to do business with Social Security online – Cheryl Tudino
We’re making it easier to do business with us online By Cheryl Tudino, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist We’ve listened to your feedback concerning your preference to do business with us online. You want the option to submit forms, evidence, and other information electronically. You also want to sign documents electronically before submitting them. This year…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Saltwater Fishing Show, offshore wind info, seafood dinners, farming
New England Saltwater Fishing Show – this weekend It’s this weekend – the biggest and best show in the Northeast. The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is the sponsor of the Show. The 2025 show will return March 7-9, 2025 at the Rhode Island Convention center in Providence, Rhode Island. As always, the sponsorship of…
Read MoreWe Cook! Mill’s Tavern French Flatbread with Caramelized Onions and Poached Egg
by Edward Bolus , Mill’s Tavern, contributing writer French Flatbread with Caramelized Onions and Poached Egg (Serves 4)Enjoy a delicate and flavorful flatbread that combines rich caramelized onions, creamy cheese, and a perfectly poached egg for a sophisticated yet comforting dish. Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour for dough, if making from scratch) Cook…
Read MoreNational Reading Month: BankRI and Books Are Wings hold children’s book drive
March is National Reading Month, and to help Rhode Island children who might not otherwise have books in their home, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) is partnering with Books Are Wings for a month-long book drive. Through the end of March, everyone in the community is invited to give kids the gift of literacy by donating new and…
Read MoreHomeland Security Executive Order on alien registration – who needs to comply, how to start
On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump issued the Protecting the American People Against Invasion Executive Order which directed the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that aliens comply with their duty to register with the government under section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1302), and ensure that failure to comply is treated…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 06.03.25 (VA changes, Tricare info, local events…) – John A. Cianci
Rhode Island Veterans information by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Start off with questions from a few of our readers – ? Q: – I have VA Health care; do I really need Medicare? Paul, Smithfield A: – Let’s play out this scenario. You are traveling to see your grandchildren, and in Northern…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 6, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
Rhode Island weather for 3-6-25 by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Rain associated with the passing cold front will end early, with cloud cover left behind and northwesterly winds gusting to 30 mph. Temps will remain seasonably warm, with highs during the afternoon reaching the mid 50’s and evening lows dropping to the low 30’s. It’s a…
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