Archive for September 2025
GriefSPEAK: Being our own best advocate in healthcare. Our lives can depend on it. – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving Editor’s Note: This is a “favorite column” of Mari’s from just about 2 years ago – in this time when medical decisions and choices need us to step up and be our own keeper of medical records and best advocate – we hope it’s…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Extended Beach Season, Harvest Festival TODAY, Raptor Weekend, Mosquito Watch
Beach season extended – but with caution! All RI state beach facilities, including pavilion restrooms and concessions, will close for the season after Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. Lifeguards and staff will no longer be on duty, and winterization of facilities will begin Tuesday, Sept. 2. All eight state beaches are expected to have lifeguards…
Read MoreProvidence Public Schools: 3 Senior Appointments. Return to Providence “not any time soon”
Providence Public School District (PPSD) today announced the appointments of Dr. Lisa DiMartino as Chief of Staff, Dr. Dexter Moore, Jr. as Chief Operating Officer, and Gina D’Addario, MMS, as Chief Talent Officer. These leaders join PPSD at a pivotal moment as the district concludes five years of progress under Rhode Island’s Turnaround Action Plan (TAP) — the…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 5, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure presses in from the west keeping low level cloud cover to a minimum. We will have abundant sunshine filtered through some mid and high level wispy cirrus cloud cover as a result. Highs will reach a comfortably warm low 80’s after morning lows in the low 60’s with a…
Read MoreProvidence College Hosts 2nd Annual RI Challenge Tournament: Bryant, Brown, PC, URI – Sept. 5/6
Photo: Providence College The Friars first match is set for 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5 against University of Rhode Island The Providence College volleyball team is set to host the 2nd Annual Rhode Island Challenge on Sept. 5-6 at Alumni Hall in Providence, R.I. The first day of the tournament will feature two matches, followed…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 4, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Mostly clear skies overnight. Expect temperatures in the low 50s, rising into the low 60s by 9 AM. A light sweater or jacket would be just right if you’re heading out early. Late Morning to Afternoon (10 AM–2 PM): Sunshine continues, with temperatures climbing into the mid 70s Afternoon to Early…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Michael Sroczynski, new president of Hospital Association of Rhode Island (HARI)
Sroczynski will lead the statewide organization as R.I. healthcare providers balance deep challenges with their mission to innovate for patients The Hospital Association of Rhode Island(HARI) has named Michael Sroczynski as the organization’s next president, the board of trustees announced today. Sroczynski, a leading regional healthcare advocate with over two decades of experience representing hospitals…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: A $5,625,000 sale on the East Side of Providence – Compass for the buyers
Compass is pleased to announce the sale of 10 Brown Street in Providence for $5,625,000.* Meredith Haffenreffer of Compass’s Barrington office, represented the Buyers in this transaction. According to RI Statewide MLS, this is the highest sale on the East Side of Providence YTD, and the second highest in Providence County’s history (second only to…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 04.09.25 (Resources, OSD Vet Assistance Event, GOLF…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans Question from one of our readers:  Q: Am I eligible for travel reimbursements for my regularly scheduled appointments at the Providence Veterans Medical Center? Tony, Warwick A: The VA does provide travel reimbursement for eligible veterans. Veterans are eligible for VA travel reimbursements if they have a service-connected disability…
Read MoreWe Cook! Back-to-School Preparedness with Old-Fashioned Chicken Soup – Anthony Salemme
by Anthony Salemme, contributing chef The chill is in the morning air and there is nothing better to comfort you than chicken soup. Kiddos have been back to school less than 2 weeks and the sneezes and mysterious fevers are comin’ round. Maybe you’re lucky and it hasn’t happened yet – but you need to…
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