Archive for April 2025
Rhode Island Weather for April 30, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Frontal system clears eastward, leaving behind just partly cloudy conditions at times with lots of sunshine. Highs in the low 70’s and lows in the low 50’s with a southwesterly breeze gusting to 25 mph. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly…
Read MoreSour Grapes time! – Tim Jones
Meet Tim! Tim will be at CH2 Collectibles, Jewett City Connecticut, this coming Saturday 5/3 for Free Comic Book Day 10-2 https://www.facebook.com/people/CH%C2%B2-Collectibles/100057058766803 – 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…
Read MoreIt is what it is: April 30, 2025 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary SHEDEUR SANDERS IS A “CANCER“ Well, you KNOW I had to write about this this week gang and here it is… SOME rational thoughts a bunch of crazed sports media personalities COULDN’T drum up during the draft last week because they were “emotionally invested” in the SANDERS kid (for…
Read MoreLawson elected President of the Rhode Island Senate – Ciccone elected Majority Leader
And – Democratic Caucus chooses Frank A. Ciccone III as new Majority Leader The Rhode Island Senate on Tuesday elected Valarie J. Lawson (D-Dist. 14, East Providence) as Senate President (24-8-4), succeeding the late Dominick J. Ruggerio. Additionally, the Senate’s Democratic Caucus elected Frank A. Ciccone III (D-Dist. 7, Providence, Johnston) as its Majority Leader,…
Read MoreRhode Island’s Primary Care crisis – Governor’s short/long term plan – AG responds
Governor Dan McKee, joined by members of his Health Care System Planning Cabinet, announced a series of short- and long-term strategic actions to strengthen Rhode Island’s primary care system. “In the changing landscape of health care, we need to take proactive steps to ensure our residents have continued access to primary care,” said Governor Dan McKee.…
Read MoreUnited Way 211 opens satellite at CCRI, Warwick, to help “remove barriers to student success”
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has partnered with United Way of Rhode Island to establish a 211 satellite office on CCRI’s Warwick campus, expanding access to essential community resources for students. This collaboration underscores CCRI’s ongoing commitment to removing barriers to student success and ensuring students have the support they need to thrive…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: Statewide Business After Hours. A not-to-miss event
The Rhode Island Chambers of Commerce invite you to come make some great connections! The Statewide Business After Hours event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, Rhode Island. This annual networking event, hosted by the Rhode Island Chambers of Commerce, brings…
Read MoreFree, reduced tuition for eligible New England and So. Carolina students at Johnson & Wales
Johnson & Wales University Expands Access to Free Tuition Initiative for Eligible Undergraduate Students in More States – Students from all of New England, South Carolina can now have up to 100 percent of tuition covered by The JWU Pledge Johnson & Wales University has expanded access to its new free tuition initiative for qualifying…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 29, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A frontal system approaches from the midwest and provides a slight chance for some late evening showers after a decent day with morning sun and building clouds, southerly winds gusting to 30 mph. Highs in the mid 70’s and morning lows in the mid 50’s. It’s an “B” day! Follow Jack’s…
Read MoreART! Ebb & Flow at Newport Art Museum
Join art fans for EBB & FLOW, an OYSTER PARTY, on Sunday, May 4th from 12-2pm! Ebb & Flow will feature local nonprofits GreenCrab.org and Eating with the Ecosystem, as well as Newport Art Museum’s former Artist in Residence (AiR) Andrea Spiridonakos and her exhibition “Without You (I’m Just An Empty Shell)“! The event is…
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