Archive for August 2025
UPDATED: Romance “Problem” at Cranston City Council Deepens with Threatening Accusations in Question
UPDATED:Â (Note the sections marked Updated) – Openly talked about in the Cranston Community for quite some time is a personal relationship between Cranston City Council President Jessica Marino and Cranston City Council Attorney and Litigation Counsel Stephen J. Angell of Angell Law, LLC. Angell is present at most Council meetings and has a contract…
Read MoreNFIB Small Business Optimism Index Reports Optimism on the Rise, Improving Conditions
Main Street Business Owners Report Improving Conditions The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.7 points in July to 100.3, slightly above the 52-year average of 98. Contributing most to the rise in the Optimism Index were respondents reporting better business conditions and reporting that it is a good time to expand. In contrast to…
Read MoreUPDATED 11.20.25 – John Sung named Director of Athletics, St. Mary Academy – Bay View
UPDATE: On Nov. 19, Sung was arrested on outstanding warrants from Florida and is no longer at Bay View after a 3-month tenure as Director of Athletics and Strategic Programs. (This is a developing story). Sung to Oversee Teams Across 16 Sports and Develop Innovative Student Initiatives St. Mary Academy – Bay View, a leading independent,…
Read More$5 Million in Rhode Island Outdoor Recreation Grant Funding Available – Apply Now
Photo: Jenks Park Playground in Central Falls was renovated with improvements last year including new equipment, site furnishings, lighting and landscaping through Outdoor Recreation Grant funding. Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced the availability of $5 million in Outdoor Recreation Grant funding to help local municipalities and eligible…
Read MoreART! Growing the NetWorks, at WaterFire Arts Center
As summer comes to a close and we rush to the beach, or to the garden, or grab that book we meant to read, let’s pick an arts event to end the summer as well – Growing the NetWorks, an exhibition at WaterFire Arts Center will end on August 31st. Made possible, in part by…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 19, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another day on the cooler side with low humidity, highs remaining in the upper 70’s after morning lows in the lower 50’s with a southeasterly breeze. It’s a “B+” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island and…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick(s) of the Week: Trust Networking – and – 2 Chambers
A night of Networking and making new connections on Tuesday, August 19th, 5-7pm at the Thirsty Beaver at 80 Frenchtown Road in North Kingstown. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to meet other professionals, exchange ideas, and build trust within the business community. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to meet other professionals, exchange ideas,…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 18, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist We’re in for a bit of a change in the weather, as the cold front bring overnight showers pushes through and allows for cooler and drier air to settle in over the area. Afternoon highs in the low 70’s and evening lows in the mid 50’s with a gusty northeasterly breeze.…
Read MoreEmbracing a steady cycle of change is the future of work– Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business leadership “Resiliency, agility, and adopting a ‘test and learn approach’ will mark the winning strategies for 2024.” – Jean Meister in Forbes Every year, Forbes publishes their predictions for organizational success based on the latest trends observed and practiced in the world of HR. Some organizations…
Read MoreRhode Island Governor says DOJ’s Aug. 19 Sanctuary‑Status Deadline ‘Does Not Merit a Response’
Rhode Island, along with 12 other states, 4 counties and 18 cities/towns will have until August 19th to respond to the US Attorney General’s letter demanding they abolish their “Sanctuary” policies. In New England, only Rhode Island, Connecticut and Vermont have statewide policies – along with the city of Boston in Massachusetts. Governors, Mayors and…
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