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Press Forward Rhode Island Chapter to strengthen local news and information sources

January 31, 2025 |

Effort from Rhode Island Foundation, van Beuren Charitable Foundation aims to strengthen local news and information sources The Rhode Island Foundation and the van Beuren Charitable Foundation today announced that Press Forward has approved their application for a Rhode Island chapter. The goal is to cultivate civically engaged and well-informed communities across Rhode Island by supporting diverse,…

3 out of every 4 French Fry comes from Canada. U.S. files class action for price fixing. February 4, 2025
More often these days we want to know where our food is coming from, and just what is in our food. As Canada and imports have recently come to the forefront, we learned the answer to where do our French Fries come fry? The answer? Overwhelmingly, especially frozen – Canada. McCain Foods Ltd and Cavendish… […]
Nancy Thomas
What does RIDOT say about the Washington Bridge demolition? February 4, 2025
In response to our inquiry to the RI Department of Transportation, this statement has been received – along with images of demolition. “What is shown in the video [circulating on social media] is planned, controlled demolition conducted in accordance with approved demolition plans. RIDOT has experts in structural engineering and demolition overseeing this project. RIDOT… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for Feb. 4, 2025 – Jack Donnelly February 4, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist We’ll have a partly cloudy day with a gusty northwesterly wind kicking up as a cold front passes through. Highs in the low 40’s and evening lows in the mid 20’s. Winds gusting to 30 mph. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John… […]
Jack Donnelly
Judge Frank Caprio’s book launch. Meet the judge. Discussion, book signing, with Barrington Books February 4, 2025
Rhode Island’s “beloved judge”, Frank Caprio’s book, Compassion in the Court is out! And you can get your autographed book and meet Judge Caprio at the Barrington Library, presented by Barrington Books his Saturday, February 8th at 2pm. Barrington Books promotes the event of “the nicest judge in the World,” the honorable Frank Caprio, as… […]
Nancy Thomas
ART! Anthony Salemme in “Love, Art, a group show” at Erase Gallery February 4, 2025
Select work of Rhode Island artist Anthony Salemme will be featured at Erase Gallery. Thursday, February 20th from 6:30 to 8:30pm will be the opening reception. Erase Gallery is at 1 Meeting Street, Floor 2 on Providence’s East Side. Over 25 artists will tell what they love about art. More information HERE: https://www.erasestudioandgallery.com/ Some examples… […]
Nancy Thomas
Rhode Island Weather for February 3, 2025 – Jack Donnelly February 3, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A partly cloudy start to our Tuesday, with a southwesterly breeze bring some warmer air into the picture, afternoon highs expected to reach into the lower 40’s. Morning lows in the upper 20’s allow us to enjoy this little coating of white stuff for a few hours at least. It’s a… […]
Jack Donnelly
The EEOC isn’t defanged, yet – Mary T. O’Sullivan February 3, 2025
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Acting Chair Andrea Lucas announced that the agency is returning to its mission of protecting women from sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination in the workplace by rolling back the Biden administration’s gender identity agenda. – EEOC Website Under the guise of “protecting women”, the current… […]
Mary T. O'Sullivan
First Senate Aging Committee hearing of new congress looks at wellness – Herb Weiss February 3, 2025
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues Over a week after the 119th Congress began on Friday, Jan. 3, U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) took the reins of the U.S. Special Committee on Aging, becoming its 20thchairman. He follows in the footsteps of former Chairman Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), a 3-term Democratic Senator, who lost his reelection bid for a… […]
Herb Weiss
The New England National Party forms – aims to reshape New England politics February 3, 2025
Today, The New England National Party (NENP) has officially launched in Connecticut. This is their announcement: The NENP launches today in Connecticut, with a bold mission to create a viable alternative to the political status quo in New England. The party aims to challenge the complete monopoly of power currently held by the Democratic Party in the region, which… […]
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Our Networking Pick of the Week – So. RI Chamber 1st Friday Coffee at Home Health Care February 3, 2025
First Friday Coffee, hosted by @Home Health Care, will be held on Friday, February 7th from 8 to 9am at Home Health Care, 567 South County Trail, Suite 305, in Exeter. The event is a networking event of the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce. Network with the best and brightest of Southern Rhode Island’s… […]
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