Archive for June 2025
It is what it is: Commentary on 6.25.25 with Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary A BROKEN HUMAN JUMPED FROM AN OVERPASS Yesterday, as I was finishing my workout and was leaving the gym with my pal Valerie, she called me 5 mins later to say she just drove by a man standing on a bridge ledge who wanted to jump onto Route 95…
Read MoreOut and About in RI: Former Pawtucket Mayor Henry Kinch Tribute in Photos
Last Sunday, June 22nd, nearly 250 people—including family friends, state and local officials, and former colleagues and lawmakers—gathered at the Pawtucket Country Club to honor former Mayor Henry S. Kinch, Sr. The tribute breakfast was more than a celebration of one man’s remarkable legacy—it was a reflection on the kind of leadership that shapes a…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather Forecast for January 24, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Broad ridge over the eastern US continues, and we may crack the century mark here as a result. Blistering sun and cloying humidity will make inside activities attractive. High around 100 after morning lows in the mid 70’s with a northwesterly breeze gusting at times to take the jagged edge of…
Read MoreART! Mark Freedman, first featured artist of Summer Art Shows at Charlestown Gallery
Kimberly Howard, the new owner of Charlestown Gallery in South County, announced the Summer Art Shows feature with the first local Providence-based artist, Mark Freedman. Freedman’s One Man Show “You Set the Scene” will be on view at Charlestown Gallery beginning Saturday, June 28th with an opening reception from 5-8pm. All are welcome at Charlestown Gallery 5000 South County…
Read MoreThe Bellevue Hotel: Procaccianti Co. New Luxury Boutique Hotel Set for Newport’s Iconic Bellevue Ave
New luxury boutique hotel on world renowned Bellevue Avenue advances to pre-construction phase Procaccianti Companies today announced that it has obtained all required approvals to develop and construct The Bellevue Hotel following a unanimous vote by the city’s Technical Review Committee on Wednesday, June 11. The 91-room luxury boutique hotel will be built and owned by…
Read MoreMike Stenhouse, CEO of RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity, named into College Baseball Hall of Fame
The Rhode Island Center for Freedom & Prosperity Congratulates CEO Mike Stenhouse on Induction into College Baseball Hall of Fame The Rhode Island Center for Freedom & Prosperity announced that CEO Mike Stenhouse has been named to the 2025 class of the College Baseball Hall of Fame. “We are beyond excited to welcome the 2025…
Read MoreWriter Herb Weiss’ 45 years of Advocacy on Aging now Archived at Rhode Island College Library Special Collection
by Herb Weiss, writer on aging issues, and Nancy Thomas, publisher The substantial body of work compiled by Herb Weiss—a 72-page list detailing 1,111 articles on aging, plus three books published over 45 years—now has a permanent home at Rhode Island College’s (RIC) Special Collections, housed in the James P. Adams Library. The archive, titled the Herbert P.…
Read MoreProvidence Biopharma, Ocean Biomedical, Notified of Termination of License Agreements with Brown University, RI Hospital
Ocean Biomedical, a Providence company founded in 2019 and associated with Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital Technologies, received a termination notice for several technology licenses from Elkurt, Inc. The termination was due to alleged breaches, including payment failures and unmet development milestones. On June 9, 2025, Ocean Biomedical, Inc. received a termination notice from…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: Early Birds at the East Bay Chamber, Warren, RI
Rise and shine with the East Bay Chamber of Commerce in Warren at their Early Bird Morning Mingle with local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members while enjoying your morning coffee. June 26, 2025 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Start your day with meaningful conversations and new opportunities—don’t forget your business cards! This event is open…
Read MoreBusiness Monday: Dealing with Black and White Thinking – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business leadership “The problem with all-or-nothing thinking is that it stops people even taking the first steps” – Author: Michael Greger All or nothing, black or white, and nothing in between. How to work with leaders and co-workers who operate with such simple thinking? Most of us know…
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