Archive for August 2025
Paddles Up with AARP and Pickleball Cranston – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues Over 60 years ago, boredom at a family backyard gathering on Bainbridge Island in Washington State led Congressman Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum—and their families—to invent a new game. Using an old badminton court, they improvised with table tennis paddles, a plastic wiffle ball, and a…
Read MoreURI to Host Conference on Neurodiversity with World-Renowned Author, Autism Advocate Temple Grandin
URI set to host a two-day conference on neurodiversity with world-renowned author and autism advocate Temple Grandin The University of Rhode Island will host the Northeast Regional Higher Education Neurodiversity Coalition Conference for the first time this summer. The conference will be held on Aug. 29 and 30 at URI’s Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 25, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Our pleasant weather streak continues with a scattered shower here and there. A muggy one, that’s more of a change. Highs in the low 80’s and lows in the low 60’s with a southerly breeze. It’s an “A-” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER Jack Donnelly was born in…
Read MoreWhen the EEOC Won’t Take Your Case – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business and leadership “We are deeply concerned by the unlawful termination of two highly qualified EEOC commissioners … By removing Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels from their positions, the …Administration is sending a clear message that protecting the rights of workers comes second to political gain.” —…
Read MoreOn the passing of Elizabeth Salzillo, Co-Founder Garden City Alliance
Last week, Elizabeth “Beth” Salzillo passed away at the age of 88. Those of us who knew her well, found, by reading her official obituary, we might not have known her nearly as well as we thought. A life of diverse accomplishment. A woman of grace, and professionalism – always quick to make a compliment…
Read MoreCommentary: Beneath Cosmetic Resurfacing Concerns About our Aging Bridge Remain – Mt. Hope Bridge Watch
“From a distance the beauty of the Mt. Hope Bridge is on regular display for all who approach this engineering masterpiece. For families and workers who rely on it for a daily commute, the up close and personal crossing included shaking and bumps that had become a distraction, even an irritation to some drivers. The…
Read MoreA Greener View: Oak Tree Problems – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: The leaves on my newly planted oak tree have numerous holes, and the edges of the leaf are missing. I do not see any insects, but I am worried about the tree. Most of the tree is like this. A: Oaks are pretty tolerant of many insect pests. Holes…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Seco de Cabrito Lambayeque – Chef Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Photo: Vatican News, provided by Chef Potenza POPE LEO XIV CULINARY PASSIONS – “In the simplicity of a meal,” he recently said in an audience, “there is the miracle of the encounter between peoples and cultures.” Friends: Between Peruvian flavors and a commitment to solidarity, Pope Leo XIV,…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Nonni waiting at the RISPCA – Cheryl Tudino
by Cheryl Tudino Hi there, I’m Cheryl and I volunteer at the RISPCA shelter in Warwick by dog walking, fundraising and social media messaging. I am here to share with you a peek at your new adoptable BFF! Do you believe in aging like a fine wine? Well… Nonni sure does! She may be 10 years young,…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 24, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Our pleasant weather streak continues through Sunday with a bit more in the way of scattered cloud cover due to some weak elevated troughs of low pressure stirring up the cloud cover. Highs in the low 80’s and lows in the low 60’s with a southerly breeze. It’s an “A” day!…
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