Archive for June 2025
Believers United in Christ 2nd Annual Gathering at Johnston War Memorial Park
Believers United in Christ Hosts 2nd Annual Gathering at Johnston Memorial Park Believers United in Christ held its 2nd Annual Gathering on Saturday, June 21st, at Johnston Memorial Park, welcoming people throughout the day from across RI and MA for a powerful day of fellowship, worship, and prayer. The event opened with heartfelt prayer and…
Read MoreFederal Funding Cuts Cause Discriminatory Blowback in the Research World – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer in business and leadership “Legal discrimination between the sexes is, in almost every instance, founded on outmoded views of society and the pre-scientific beliefs about psychology and physiology. It is time to sweep away these relics of the past and set further generations free of them.” – Shirley…
Read More17th Annual Joe Andruzzi and Friends Golf Tournament raises $350K for cancer patients (video)
17th Annual Joe Andruzzi & Friends Golf Tournament Tees off at Black Rock Country Club in Hingham, MA Professional athletes, local legends, media, and more hit the links to raise money for New England cancer patients The Joe Andruzzi Foundation, providing help, hope, and a reason to smile for New England cancer patients and their…
Read More100th Catholic Charity Appeal: Diocese of Providence Raises $7.7M. Exceeds Goal – Again – for Rhode Islanders
By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent (reprinted from Rhode Island Catholic): Despite challenges and uncertainties across the nation and around the world, the annual Catholic Charity Appeal has stood the test of time, with the people of the Diocese of Providence generously supporting this year’s 100th Catholic Charity Appeal with close to $7.7 million,…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather Forecast for June 30, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A clear start with lows in the low 60’s warming to the low 90’s with a light southerly breeze. Some overnight cloud cover rolls in with the chance for predawn showers. It’s an “A-” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and…
Read MoreNew Report Calls for Congress to Act Now to Fix Social Security – Herb Weiss
With the Latest SSA Trustee Report Released, Congress Must Act Now to Fix Social Security By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues (previously published in Blackstone Valley Call & Times, June 24, 2025) Just before Medicare celebrates its 60th anniversary this July – and Social Security marks its 90th birthday in August – the…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather Forecast for June 29, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist After some cold frontal showers end in the early morning hours, winds will shift to northwesterly and dry air will filter into the area during the afternoon. It’ll be warm, with highs in the low 90’s after morning lows in the upper 60’s, but will feel better with dew points dropping…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Meet sweet April – at the Providence Animal Control Center
Meet April! This sweet lady would make a great companion for anyone who is looking for a dog in their life. She is calm and even tempered. She has some playful energy, but would be perfectly content to snuggle up on the couch with you as well! April would most likely be able to live…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: The Art of Pie Crust – Chef Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Image Attribution via Levi Guzman, top: Friends: today a cooking lesson on pie crust, with some delectable recipes. A few things in baking are as satisfying as the perfect pie crust, yet as intimidating. A well-made crust should be tender, flaky, and buttery, serving as the ideal vessel for…
Read MoreA Greener View: The No-Prune Landscape – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer No-Prune Landscape Q: I am in the process of having a home built. The builder will be supplying grass, a street tree and some shrubs across the front of the house. I can pick the shrubs from a list. I am not a gardener and don’t have any interest in…
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