Archive for May 2025
Rhode Island Weather for May 19, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Some weak low pressure here in the area will lead to nothing more than some cloud cover through the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60’s after morning lows around 50 with a northwesterly gusty breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly…
Read MoreThe Controversy Over “Return to Office (RTO)” Mandates – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business “A recent survey from ResumeBuilder found that 8 in 10 employers lost talent to return-to-office (RTO)mandates.” – Forbes With many organizations recovering from the business climate of the COVID years, more employers in 2025 are beginning to require workers to return to the office (RTO) full time. Employers…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week: Trust Networking at The Thirsty Beaver, NK
Join us an engaging Business Networking event designed to connect like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners from across the region. Trust Networking Meet & Greet will be held on Tuesday, May 20th from 5 to 7pm at The Thirsty Beaver, 80 Frenchtown Road, in North Kingstown. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, explore partnerships,…
Read MoreUnlocking Life’s Lessons: A Commencement Message drawn from the cards – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Throughout May, college and university campuses across the nation come alive with pomp, circumstance—and especially with words of wisdom. At these commencement ceremonies, a diverse array of speakers takes the stage: from prominent politicians, judges, media personalities, and Hollywood actors, to Fortune 500 CEOs, and even top students,…
Read MoreSolemn Mass of Installation for new Bishop of Providence. Ceremonial features, reception.
A Solemn Mass of Installation for His Excellency Most Reverend Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. as the Tenth Bishop of Providence will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2 pm at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, in downtown Providence. A Solemn Mass of Installation will be celebrated welcoming His Excellency, Most Reverend Bruce…
Read More(updated) Former President Biden diagnosed with aggressive, metastasized prostate cancer
Shocking news to hear in a statement released by former President Joseph Biden’s office on Sunday afternoon – “Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms. On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Meet Hubbell, at the Providence Animal Control Center
Hello! I was left behind when my people moved out, I was SO scared for such a long time I had to be trapped. A good meal fooled me! I was raised alone, I didn’t know other cats existed until I knew – and WOW! I really like other cats! I am just a young…
Read MoreDig into Gardening, you’ll harvest more than zucchinis – Marilynn Preston
by Marilyn Preston, contributing writer, Energy Express Gardening isn’t a fitness sport — not the way cycling, running and swimming are — but it is a delicious way to cultivate better health and greater wealth. Think how much money you could save if you grew some of your own food or herbs. It fries me…
Read MoreNAACP Providence Branch now under the control of the NAACP national office. It only took 4 years.
At a May 10th meeting of the NAACP Greater Providence Branch, new rules, regulations and staffing were announced for the group recognized for over 100 years of service in Rhode Island – as the local branch is now under control of the national NAACP organization based in Washington, DC. It only took 4 years to…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Beef Tallow, forgotten super-fat reclaiming its place – Chef Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer, executive chef The forgotten super-fat reclaiming its place in modern kitchens. Beef Tallow Sweet Potato French Fries, above Friends: In an era where processed vegetable oils dominate supermarket shelves, an ancient culinary staple is making a surprising comeback—beef tallow. Once a cornerstone of traditional cooking, this rich, golden fat…
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