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Herb Weiss endorsed to run for Sen. Donna Nesselbush’s seat in Pawtucket, as she leaves office
Herb Weiss Runs for Senate District 15, Receiving Endorsement of Rhode Island Senatorial District 15 Committee, Pawtucket, RI On June 23, 2020, Herb Weiss announced his candidacy for Rhode Island State Senate District 15 (Pawtucket, North Providence). One day later, he received the endorsement of Democratic State Senate District 15 Committee. “I have known and worked with Herb Weiss…
Read MoreCongress should not forget seniors in Phase 4 stimulus package – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging Just weeks after Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the $2.2 trillion emergency stimulus package signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 27, lawmakers continue to look for ways to jump start the nation’s economy by passing another stimulus package. Lawmakers…
Read MoreStrategy for Combating Seniors’ Social Isolation and Loneliness – by Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging Nearly one in four older adults residing in the community are socially isolated. Seniors who are experiencing social isolation or loneliness may face a higher risk of mortality, heart disease and depression, says a newly released report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM), a…
Read MoreSimple Tips on Surviving the Holidays – by Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging The holiday season can be a double-edge sword. For some, it brings feelings of warmth and joy, even closeness and belonging to family and friends, but for others it produces, extra stress and anxiety and feelings of isolation and depression. Increased demands and family obligations during Christmas through…
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Latest News by Herb Weiss Herb WeissContributing Writer About Herb Weiss has enjoyed a distinguished 41 year career in journalism, earning a national reputation as an expert on aging, health care and medical issues. Over 780 articles that he has authored or coauthored have appeared in national, state and local publications. Governor Gina Raimondo appointed…
Read MoreWeiss gets endorsements for 15th District State Senate Primary
RINewsToday.com featured writer on aging makes run for State Senate Herb Weiss today announced major endorsements of his candidacy for State Senate. Weiss is running in the Democratic Primary to fill an open seat that is being vacated by State Senator Donna Nesselbush. He is a featured writer on aging with RINewsToday.com. Among the Pawtucket…
Read MoreOut and About in RI: 44th Annual Pawtucket Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
by Herb Weiss, RINewsToday contributor and weekly author of a column on aging issues The Pawtucket St. Patrick’s Parade returned on Saturday, celebrating its 44th year in 2026 as one of the city’s most beloved community traditions. Sponsored by the Saint Patrick’s Parade Committee and the City of Pawtucket, the annual event honored Irish heritage…
Read MoreOut & About in RI: Packing for Annual Pawtucket Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Giveaway
Pawtucket First Lady Laureen Grebien joined more than 125 volunteers—representing local companies, banks, civic groups, and even students from area schools—to assemble over 1,100 Thanksgiving “turkey baskets” for low-income Pawtucket residents who have pre-registered. The holiday boxes, each filled with a turkey, bread, and traditional Thanksgiving fixings, will be distributed on Monday, Nov. 24, ensuring…
Read MoreRhode Island enters 2026 Open Enrollment with one of nation’s Lowest Uninsured Rates
HealthSource RI encourages residents to review plans and take advantage of available financial help Rhode Island continues to lead the nation in health-care coverage as Open Enrollment 2026 begins. Started November 1, individuals and families can sign up for or renew affordable health and dental insurance through HealthSource RI- the state’s official marketplace — with…
Read MoreOut & About in RI: Beautiful day for a Protest – No Kings, Providence
Saturday was a beautiful day for a protest with welcoming weather in most major cities in the country that had a “No Kings” event planned. Here are photos of the protest at the RI State House in Providence. A “Free Palestine” protest at Providence City Hall took place, with participants walking up to join the…
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