Meeting Street expands support for all families. Walk-in service planned. Mondor Bldg opening.

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Meeting Street set an official opening of the Mondor Early Childhood Building on its Providence Campus with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday, December 5th, at 10:30 AM at 1000 Eddy Street in Providence. The 29,000-square-foot new construction will house the agency’s continuum of high-quality early childhood programs, creating a one-stop destination for families with children, prenatal to age five.  The…

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Rhode Island Weather for November 29, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

A map of rhode island with the weather forecast for friday.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Black Friday 11/29/24: Mostly clear skies return after a brief hiatus, with a few clouds dotting the blue. A touch cooler in the morning lows dipping to the low 30’s and rising only to the mid 40’s with a westerly breeze. It’s an “A-” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here:…

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Take a TrashTimeOut. No, really – it will help you get through the day…

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Photos: Courtesy, Hefty Hefty is introducing a new mobile website that offers guided meditation, a moment ofbreathwork, and tantrum time to reduce seasonal stress. With the holiday season fast approaching, many of us are already feeling the pressure, but what if managing holiday stress is as easy as taking out the trash? Whether you’re dodging Uncle…

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Rhode Island Weather for November 28, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

A map of the weather for thanksgiving day.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Thanksgiving Day 11/28/24: ​A quick-hitting but fairly vigorous low pressure system sweeps through the area this Thanksgiving day with rain, heavy at times through a good portion of the day. Lows in the upper 30’s and highs in the mid 40’s with an easterly breeze. Happy Thanksgiving! It’s a “D” day!…

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Food literacy on the menu at Johnson and Wales Food Innovation & Technology (FIT) symposium

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Johnson & Wales University’s Fifth Annual Food Innovation & Technology (FIT) Symposium to Examine Food Literacy – Food Innovators and Thought Leaders Will Convene in Providence February 2025 Johnson & Wales University’s College of Food Innovation & Technology will convene thought leaders and innovators from across food systems for the fifth annual Food Innovation & Technology…

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It’s Sour Grapes time! 11.27.24 – Tim Jones

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by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local schools and libraries and appears…

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Rhode Island Weather for November 26, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

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by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A frontal system slides through during the day with rain expected between 10am and 2pm. Still on the cool side with lows in the low to mid 30’s and highs around 50 with a light easterly breeze. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY…

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Rhode Island Weather for November 25, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

A map of the weather in rhode island.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A much calmer day today, no wind to speak of snapping weak tree branches and launching them. Just a light westerly breeze and lots of sun, highs in the low 50’s and lows in the mid 30’s. It’s a “A-” day ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY…

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