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November 11, 2019

President Trump has signed into law the National POW/MIA Flag Act. Cosponsored by U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tom Cotton (D-AR), Jack Reed (D-RI), and several others, the law will require the POW/MIA flag to be displayed whenever the American flag is displayed on prominent federal buildings and national war memorials to honor the more…

Seniors in hock over credit card debt. Cap attempt a rare tri-partisan (D), (I), (R) effort – Herb Weiss March 24, 2025
AARP Survey: Seniors Find Themselves in Hock Over Credit Card Debt by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over two weeks ago, a new AARP survey revealed that 47% of respondents who carry credit card debt use their credit cards to pay for basic living expenses that they do not have enough money to… […]
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Sports in RI: Clearing the desk after NCAA time – John Cardullo March 24, 2025
by John Cardullo, sportswriter Starting with the NCAA tournament live from the Providence Civic Center. Yes, the arena has sold its naming rights several time over and it is now known as the Amica Mutual Pavilion – or, the AMP. But for every Rhode Islander over 40 years old, it will always be known as… […]
John Cardullo
Rhode Island Weather for March 24, 2025 – Jack Donnelly March 24, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist No shortage of “moist” weather today. We may even see some flakes during the morning hours before the temp climbs to above the effective transition temperature. The frontal system responsible will put in a full 8-hour work day, generating rain from 10am til 4pm. Morning lows in the mid 30’s rise… […]
Jack Donnelly
Hasbro. Now everyone is an expert – John J. “Jack” Partridge March 24, 2025
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary Since Christmas week, it seems every Rhode Island politician has a suggestion for Hasbro management as to where the company should be headquartered, everywhere but Boston, that is. The cries are well intended but unlikely not to produce positive results, and demonstrates a Rhode Island problem in political… […]
Jack Partridge
World Happiness Report 2025: People are much kinder than we expect. US falls to new low. March 23, 2025
Belief in the kindness of others is much more closely tied to happiness than previously thought, according to findings published March 20th in World Happiness Report 2025. Global evidence on the perceived and actual return of lost wallets shows that people are much too pessimistic about the kindness of their communities compared to reality. Actual… […]
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To Give in RI: “I know them. I see them. I will not abandon them.” RI-based Edesia calls on YOU March 23, 2025
As the federal government restructures its many departments and divisions, temporary holds on programs and funding have caused an inconvenience for some – impending disaster for others. RINewsToday will periodically feature nonprofits, and causes, that call out to us to bring to you for your charitable giving. A small gift. A mid-sized gift. A whole-family… […]
Nancy Thomas
To Do in RI: Music Awards to benefit the RI Community Food Bank – MONDAY March 23, 2025
Motif Magazine Music Awards to Benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank On March 24th, 6pm at Fete Music Hall, 103 Dike St, in Providence, Motif Magazine’s Music Awards will be holding a significant food drive to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items as part of… […]
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Ask Chef Walter: Standing on your feet. The life of a chef – Chef Walter Potenza March 23, 2025
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer (Royalty free images) The chef’s itinerary of sacrifices, renunciations, quality and fight against temptations. Friends: Recently, the culinary world of Federal Hill in Providence, Rhode Island, felt the weight of this truth when Chef Sal Marzilli, the beating heart of The Old Canteen restaurant, decided to step away from the restaurant… […]
Walter Potenza
Rhode Island Weather for March 23, 2025 – Jack Donnelly March 23, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A cold push of air for our Sunday with winds still gusting to around 30 mph out of the west. Highs in the mid 40’s and lows in the upper 20’s. It’s a “B-” day! Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida… […]
Jack Donnelly
Gimme’ Shelter: Sylvester. At the Providence Animal Control Center March 23, 2025
I’m Sylvester! I’m a 3 or so year old male and I like other cats, humans and small dogs. I am in a foster home right now where I am thriving! I am positive for Felv which means I can live solo or with other positive cats. Whatever lovely, low stress life you can give… […]
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