Posts Tagged ‘Providence’
RI Veterans: Did you know? 9.1.25 (Veterans Court, events, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Q. From one of our readers living in a long term care facility. I served with the Marines and spent significant time training at Camp Lejeune.Currently, I am at a long term care facility and Medicaid pays for my care. I am still married. I have never…
Read MoreWe Cook! from Ask Chef Walter this week: January’s flavorful choices – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer JANUARY FLAVORFUL CHOICES – Embracing January’s bounty of citrus fruits, root vegetables, winter greens, and more opens the door to meals both flavorful and nourishing. Friends: A new year, a fresh start, and just by chance,January is one of the best times to go full-on seasonal with your cooking.…
Read MoreIt’s Sour Grapes time! 1-8-25 – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Tim Jones: 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…
Read MoreIt is what it is – 01.08.25 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary DUCKY IS DEAD TO ME IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHO JON CRYER is, then you haven’t watched a bunch of 80s teen angst movies or “TWO AND A HALF MEN”. He always played the nerdy, fearful, neurotic guy with a boatload of personal issues and wild ideas about life,…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: In extreme cold or heat, Libraries often become place for respite – with ecoRI
by Colleen Cronin, ecoRI.org Photo: Providence’s public libraries, including the Rochambeau Library, above, can become official heating and cooling centers during extreme temperatures. (Providence Public Libraries) In the dog days of summer or the icy chill of winter, Rochambeau Library is cooled or heated to a comfortable temperature. There’s a little coffee machine for visitors…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Providence Councilors open up Chambers overnight. Mayor opposes action.
Photo: Providence City Council Late in the day on Tuesday, the Providence City Council, led by Councilors Justin Roias & Miguel Sanchez made a decision to keep the City Council Chambers open throughout the night “for the homeless to stay warm” and for as long as they need it. They offered transportation to shelter beds,…
Read MoreMayor Brett P. Smiley releases Year Two accomplishments for City of Providence
Photo: downtown Providence, Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images-RI As Mayor Brett P. Smiley completes his second year in office, a list of the past year’s significant accomplishments was released, that have receive “national acclaim and critical initiatives that have positioned the City of Providence for continued growth and success”. Providence has prioritized investments and initiatives that…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Jan. 7, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A steep pressure gradient between high pressure to our west and low pressure to our northeast will lead to gusty winds out of the northwest dropping wind chill temps in the morning to the single digits with an air temp in the upper teens and afternoon highs in the upper 20’s…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Imagine there’s no bottom – Rev. Duane Clinker, (video)
by Rev. Duane Clinker, Pastor, Open Table of Christ, United Methodist Church, Providence (written on Christmas Eve, 2024) The freezing happens slowly at first. There are no shelter beds open to you. Your tent and meager belongings were destroyed weeks ago by the authorities in violation of the RI Homeless Bill of Rights. It is…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Governor “extremely concerned”. Street Sights: “Where is the outrage”. Updates.
Publishing Street Sights, RI’s only monthly magazine by and for the homeless (see below) Governor “misspeaks” says the RI Coalition to End Homelessness – adds their voice to others calling for a State of Emergency, Public Health Crisis We have been following the rift between the Governor and homeless advocates on whether or not there…
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