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RI Reconnect opens: Academic coaching to complete degree, certificate, change career path
Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Postsecondary Commissioner Shannon Gilkey were joined by elected officials, General Assembly members and postsecondary leaders to open the new location of the RI Reconnect visitor center, a place for students and prospective students to receive support in breaking down barriers to pursuing their education and completing their degree. “Opening new…
Read MoreART! A Decade of Design – DESIGNxRI’s digital exhibit (for transportation challenged times)
A Decade of Design in Rhode Island Unveiled: DESIGNxRI Launches a Digital Exhibition Showcasing Rhode Island’s Design Talent and Evolution Celebrating the launch of their digital exhibition, DESIGNxRI proudly reminisces about the success of “A Decade of Design in Rhode Island,” held at Machines with Magnets, marking the organization’s 10th Anniversary during DESIGN WEEK RI (Sep…
Read MoreCall for records for new Rhode Island Portuguese American Archives at Rhode Island College
Marie Fraley, co-founder and former director of the Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies at Rhode Island College and former managing director of the Portuguese American Leadership Council of the United States, has donated $25,000 to the college to establish the Joseph George Ray Portuguese American Archives Endowed Fund. Administered by the Rhode Island…
Read MoreThe RI Budget proposal, as seen by our fastest growing demographic. Seniors (updated) – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues (See update in red, below) This Tuesday, Jan. 16th, Governor Dan McKee officially kicked off the legislative debate on the state’s $13.68 billion FY 2025 Budget in his 48 minute (4,481 word) State of the State address that laid out his spending priorities. Over the next six months the General…
Read MoreEasier to engage with Rhode Island’s legislative process. See changes. State of the State this week.
The House and the Senate will return to the State House Tuesday to begin the 2024 legislative session. With many practical issues that could impact Rhode Islanders either personally with family, education and children or professionally with business regulations and opportunities, make this the year you will engage in the process. Submit testimony. Attend a…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: The Wine Store named Top 100 Retailer by Beverage Dynamics for 3rd year
Photo, top: Send2Press Newswire – The Wine Store, a family-owned business in Westerly, RI, since 1985 The Wine Store has been recognized annually as a Beverage Dynamics Top 100 Retailer since the program’s inception seven years ago. Prior, they were among Beverage Dynamics Retailers of the Year three years in a row. The Wine Store…
Read MoreProvidence Restaurant Week, January 7-20: Browse what 70 local eateries are offering
There’s no better way to celebrate the new year than with the signature dining event of the season, Providence Restaurant Weeks. The promotion runs January 7-20, 2024, featuring nearly 70 dining options from Providence, Cranston, Warwick and beyond. Brought to you by the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB), this year’s Providence Restaurant Weeks…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: First snow, time for a hike. 2A. Coyote crowd. Shoreline cleanup, access deniers – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photo, top: Kylie Caruso With this weekend’s impending winter storm there should be enough of a coating to take the youngsters out hiking and see animal tracks in the snow. The photo, above, is of one of Rhode Island’s new residents, a Bobcat. The Bobcat was caught on a trail…
Read MoreAge beat writer gives us his most important columns in 2023 – Herb Weiss
Age beat writer on 2023 favorites
Read MoreMind full vs. Mindful? – Dr. Holly Schiff, South County Psychiatry
by Dr. Holly Schiff, South County Psychiatry Most of us are mind full every day, lost in our thoughts and worrying about the future; but what if we decided to be more mindful? Mindfulness improves your mental health, but what is it? Mindfulness is paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally. You are…
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