Posts Tagged ‘Providence Journal’
RI Veterans: Did you know? 11.1.23 (for women veterans, self-defense, events, more) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Did you know the VA covers a wide range of maternity care services? What does the VA cover for pregnancy throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. Maternity care services available through VA include: Full physical exams and lab tests. Prenatal education and screening. From the https://www.va.gov/files/2022-12/2022MaternityCareBrochure.pdf , here is a brochure:…
Read MoreOn the passing of Bill Reynolds… “For what it’s worth” – Michael Morse
I used to read “The Paper” now and then, but never missed the Saturday Morning Sports Section. I already knew The Sox were bums, the Bruins would blow it, The Pats stunk, and The Celtics were great. Before my eyes were clear, and the coffee was still piping hot, I got my fix of the…
Read MoreIn the Arena: Post-election, M. Charles Bakst, Dan McGowan talk with Joe Paolino, Jr.
Each week, Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders and influencers in Rhode Island. This week, post-election is on the discussion board with retired Providence Journal political reporter, M. Charles Bakst – and Boston Globe columnist, Dan McGowan. Watch In the Arena every Sunday on ABC6 at 7am.
Read MoreMedia Ch-ch-changes
2021 saw more changes in who covers and delivers our “news” than in most previous years. Below are some of the changes, retirements, etc. – if you of more, send us a message – we’re happy to add them in! We’re sure we missed a few.. Did you know? The Rhode Island market is considered…
Read More“I’m a councilwoman. Please don’t tell me what to do.”
About 3 weeks ago, Providence City Councilperson, Kat Kerwin, was present at Fortnight, a Dorrance Street wine bar, when the Providence Police responded to a resident’s complaint about loud music. She intervened between one of the owners, Mackenzie Holway, and the two to three police officers who were asking about a license to play music,…
Read MoreTHE EMPTY STOOP – Jim Raftus
by Jim Raftus Today June 4th, 2020, as I write this, for the first time in over thirty years there was no Providence Journal delivered to my doorstep. Yesterday I cancelled my print edition and activated a digital only subscription. To describe me as a life-long newspaper junkie would be accurate. My early addictions were…
Read MoreShould Journalism address Solutions?
RINewsToday had the opportunity to participate in a focus group conducted in Rhode Island, part of a New England project to determine how people want to receive their news, what is good and bad about what is available, etc. Various media outlets were invited to attend. Present were ABC6, the Boston Globe, ConvergenceRI, EcoRI, the…
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