Archive for April 2025
ART! Reel Lit – Lighting up RI’s film world at the 8th annual RI Black Film Festival
8th annual Rhode Island Black Film Festival Announces Line Up of Films and Presenters When the Trinity Academy for Performing Arts graduated its first class in 2014, among those graduates was aspiring actor Angela Cooper. Following her dream for a career in the movies, the TAPA graduate relocated to Atlanta, Georgia known as Black Hollywood for…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 8, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Cool and dry air rush from Canada into southern New England today, westerly winds gusting to 30 mph and afternoon highs reaching only into the low 40’s and evening lows dipping to the low 30’s. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly…
Read MoreUpdated: Closure of Anchor Medical, options open up for patients as well as medical and admin staff
UPDATES IN RED If you are an Anchor Medical patient and HAVE obtained a new doctor, please send us an email – we’d like to hear – anonymously – of your experience. [email protected] On Friday, April 4th the word started to spread about the closure of Anchor Medical with 3 practices in 3 different cities.…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: Ultimate Home and Garden experience at the 75th Annual Rhode Island Home Show
Who’s ready for the 75th anniversary of the Rhode Island Home Show? Enjoy a visual experience through ideas and resources towards making your home your sanctuary – in stressful times this is ever more important. Or maybe you want to learn more about flowers and gardening – or to look at the products being showcased…
Read MoreNew: Pope Francis appoints 10th Bishop of Providence – Most Rev. Bruce Alan Lewandowski
The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed Most Reverend Bruce Alan Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., as the tenth Bishop of Providence. Bishop Lewandowski is currently serving as an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. He is 57 years old. The changes were publicized today in Washington, D.C. by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United…
Read MoreJack’s Angle: President Trump banning lawyers – John J. “Jack” Partridge
President Trump Bans lawyers Whom He Perceives as Representing or Supporting His enemies From Representing Clients Before Federal Agencies or From Entering Federal Offices Smarting from his experience in various lawsuits, President Trump issued executive orders that make it impossible for designated law firms to represent government contractors, or various non-profit entities before federal agencies;…
Read MoreLawmakers consider bill to combat fraud at crypto kiosks – Herb Weiss
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues Maybe the second time will be the charm. After the Rhode Island General Assembly failed to address the issue of preventing criminals from using cryptocurrency (Crypto) ATMs to steal from older Rhode Islanders, AARP Rhode Island is renewing its effort to regulate the state’s 120 crypto kiosks and…
Read MoreOperation Stork Speed to expand options for safe, reliable, nutritious infant formula in America
HHS, FDA Announce Operation Stork Speed to Expand Options for Safe, Reliable, and Nutritious Infant Formula for American Families Under the leadership of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to enhance its efforts to ensure the ongoing quality, safety, nutritional…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 7, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another raw day of rain and cool air northwest of a slow moving frontal system off the coast. Chance for some flakes in the northwestern portion of the area as well, primarily in the early morning hours. Highs in the upper 40’s and lows in the mid 30s with a light…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – Legislative Reception one of the must-dos of the season
Photo: NRI Chamber TUESDAY April 8th – 4:30 to 6:30pm The Legislative Reception offers business leaders a yearly opportunity to engage with elected officials from across Rhode Island, foster relationships, expand their networks, and address key issues impacting the business community. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages, and valet parking is available at the Smith…
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