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The capitol building in washington, dc at dusk.

Nov 29 2021

Revamped Build Back Better Act benefits seniors – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Almost two months after H.R. 5376, a revamped version of the Build ...
George nee, president, brooklyn island afi coo.

Nov 28 2021

In the Arena – George Nee, President, RI AFL-CIO

Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews people of interest on his program, “In The Arena”.  The show airs at 7am ...
The state capitol building is lit up at night.

Nov 26 2021

Get your holiday(s) on! Outdoor Christmas Tree lighting at RI State House

This year, there will be two Christmas trees on display at the Rhode Island State House. A 12-foot Douglas fir ...
A mobil gas station with an american flag on the side of the road.

Nov 24 2021

Railroad crossings – a sign of the times – Jeff Gross

by Jeff Gross, contributing writer, commentary This past weekend the Shriner’s Auditorium hosted its biannual model train show in Wilmington, ...
Rhode island foundation logo with the words core new england and lifespan.

Nov 23 2021

Merger fever – Richard Asinof

by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer The RI Foundation weighs in with its assessment of the proposed merger of Care ...
A group of people holding hands at a table with food.

Nov 22 2021

Gov. McKee: Get your COVID-19 boosters before Thanksgiving gatherings

Reiterating their encouragement from earlier this week for all eligible adults to get COVID-19 vaccine booster doses, and following the ...
Rep blake flippi - house minority leader.

Nov 21 2021

In The Arena – Rep. Blake Filippi, House Minority Leader

Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews people of interest on his program, “In The Arena”.  The show airs at 7am ...
A large brick building with a clock tower.

Nov 16 2021

Warwick unveils portraits of former Mayors Solomon and Avedisian tonight

The City of Warwick is honoring the late Mayor Joseph. J. Solomon with the unveiling of an official portrait inside ...
An image of a statue in front of a building.

Nov 15 2021

Providence Board votes today on selling Christopher Columbus statue; opposition expected

UPDATE: The Commissioners voted to hold another meeting to discuss further after the first of the year. Several community members ...
Rep joseph mcmanara of the chamman ri democratic party.

Nov 14 2021

In The Arena – Rep. Joseph McNamara, Chair, Democratic Party

Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews people of interest on his program, “In The Arena”.  The show airs at 7am ...