Archive for June 2025
UPDATED: 15 Rhode Island cities/towns opposed assault weapons bill that passed House Judiciary
House Judiciary Committee votes on assault weapons ban – and it passes, 12-6 The House Judiciary Committee met in the House Lounge of the State House to consider legislation (2025-H 5436A) sponsored by Rep. Jason Knight (D-Dist. 67, Barrington, Warren) that establishes the Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2025. No public testimony will be…
Read MoreNAACP Providence Branch officers removed by NAACP national. Providence Police report filed.
An Emergency Meeting was held at 6pm on Tuesday night, June 2nd, over ZOOM between the national NAACP office and the membership (only) of the Providence branch of the NAACP. While we were aware of the impending meeting, the national office held information close to the vest and offered to send us a statement immediately…
Read MoreSenior Agenda Coalition of RI pushes wealth tax to fund programs for older residents – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues With the recent passage of the House Republican budget” which cuts some programs and services for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and families with children” Sulma Arias, Executive Director of Chicago-based People’s Action (PA), is calling on billionaires and large corporations to finally pay their fair…
Read MoreHow will Artificial Intelligence (AI) impact the future of work – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business “AI won’t replace humans—but humans with AI will replace humans without AI.” – Professor Karim Lakhani, Harvard Business School Although people tend to resist using or relying on AI, leaders are determined to incorporate automation more and more into the workplace. They tout the benefits as…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Tiverton contemporary for $1.27M
RPL’s Janes Closes $1.27M Sale of Tiverton Contemporary Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 263 Indian Point Road in Tiverton for $1.27 million. RPL Sales Associate Brian Janes proudly represented the seller in this transaction. According to State-Wide MLS data, this is the third-highest sale in Tiverton year to date. This unique, rural property…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week: Coffee Hour at Provence Sur Mer, Newport
A Networking Coffee Hour will be held at PROVENCE SUR MER, Tuesday, June 3rd from 8am to 9am at 30 Touro Street in Newport, RI Join everyone for a free, informational networking coffee hour with Paul Harden of the RI Small Business Development Center and Chamber Membership Sales Associate, Lori Burke. Guests will also tour…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for June 2, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A mostly sunny Monday in store with highs in the upper 60’s to around 70 and lows in the upper 40’s to around 50 with a light westerly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for June 1, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist First day of June! Sunday may have an early morning shower, but clear quickly to a mostly sunny day, though cooler, with highs in upper 60s. All getting ready for a beautiful week with temps in mid-70s and sunshine. Breezy today, partly cloudy. It’s a “B+” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: 26th Annual Rose Show of the Rhode Island Rose Society
It’s time for the 26th Annual Rose Show! The event will be held on Saturday, June 7th from 1 to 3pm at Shepherd of the Valley Church in Hope, RI. Consulting Rosarians will be available to speak with you and a Rose Presentation will take place at 2pm. The theme is “That’s What Friends Are…
Read MoreVictory is ours: Victory gardens are blossoming again – Chuck Norris
by Chuck Norris, Creators.com, contributing writer During World War II, Through our collective will, American industry was transformed almost overnight. The automotive industry changed completely. In 1941, more than 3 million cars were manufactured in the United States. Only 139 more were made during the entire war as a retooled industry was soon seeing B-24…
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