Archive for September 2025
Rhode Island Weather for September 9, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another awesome day with abundant sunshine and dry pleasant air. Lows in the low 50’s and afternoon highs in the lower 70’s with a light northeasterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week: East Bay Chamber at Palmer River Grille
Mingle with the East Bay Chamber of Commerce this Wednesday, September 10th from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM at the Palmer River Grille, 382 Market Street, in Warren. Join us for an informal social where business people get together, exchange ideas, and develop new relationships Light App’s and cash bar! Chamber members $5 Guests: $10.00 Non-Member Event Rates – Individuals…
Read MoreEmilia Vaziri Nominated for Cranston City Council, after Resignation of Jessica Marino
After the resignation of Cranston City Council President Jessica Marino, and the appointment of Councilman Dan Wall to serve as President, a nominee to complete Marino’s term as a citywide City Councilor was needed. Yesterday, the Cranston Democratic Party announced the nomination of Emilia Vaziri to fill that vacancy. Vaziri, 26, a lifelong Cranston resident, is…
Read MoreSenate Aging Committee: Mandatory Arbitration in Age Bias Cases – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Chairman Rick Scott (R-Fl) and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging recently held a full committee hearing titled ‘Protecting Older Americans: Leveling the Playing Field for Older Workers’ in SD-106 at 10:30 a.m., shining a spotlight on the harmful impact…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 8, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure builds in from the northwest behind the cold frontal passage, and will bring in dry and pleasant continental air. Highs in the low 70’s and lows in the low 50’s with a light northerly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER Jack Donnelly was…
Read MoreIs Generation Z, Generation Anxious – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business and leadership “…nearly 50% of Gen Z employees report feeling stressed “a lot of the day”—more than any other generation in the workplace today. – Gallup While every generation in the workplace today shares a degree of workplace anxiety, studies now reveal that Generation Z experiences higher…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Sfogliatella, by the Glorious Nun’s Hands – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: The sfogliatella masterpiece created by Sister Clotilde, continues to captivate palates and charm gluttons after 400 or so years. Many of our readers asked about this traditional sweet from Naples, and here you have it! The Sfogliatella is an iconic pastry that has gained worldwide recognition and…
Read MoreHasbro Movin’ On Up – Pawtucket Mayor “broken-hearted” (Updated)
Today, Hasbro, Inc., a leading games, IP, and toy company, announced it will relocate its Rhode Island operations to 400 Summer Street in Boston’s Seaport District. This new location will be the primary headquarters for Hasbro’s toys, board games, and licensing businesses, and a majority of its corporate services. Foundation Medicine is the main occupier, and they are involved in cancer…
Read MoreThe Art of the Deal: Billions Invested, Illegal Workers, Shadow Payrolls — A Warning for America
A federal raid at Hyundai’s $7.6B battery site in Bryan County exposed nearly 475 unauthorized South Korean workers living in trailers under a shadow payroll system — raising tough questions about what Georgia taxpayers really bought. When Georgia officials cut a $2 billion deal with Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution to build a…
Read MoreAugust Jobs Report Brings Lower Rates. What It Means for Real Estate – Emilio DiSpirito
By Emilio DiSpirito, Real Estate Advisor with Engel & Völkers Oceanside The August jobs report was weaker than expected, adding just 22,000 jobs nationwide. Economists had predicted closer to 75,000, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3%. While that signals a cooling economy, it also puts more pressure on Washington and the Federal Reserve…
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