Who’s cooking at the Conclave? – Chef Walter Potenza

The secret culinary history of the Cardinals, and who cooks for them Photo: Courtesy of Agenzia Dire by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: Are there no rooms for cardinals, given the most crowded Conclave ever? “It will be a great opportunity to build community,” they answer in the Holy chambers, with a joke, to…

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More funds for energy assistance from RI Good Neighbor Energy Fund

HOUSEHOLDS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO RI GOOD NEIGHBOR ENERGY FUND WITH END TO THE MORATORIUM ON SHUT-OFFS With the end to the moratorium on home energy shut-offs, the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund’s sponsoring energy companies and its administrator, the United Way of Rhode Island, are encouraging those in need to apply for assistance…

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Rhode Island Weather for May 6, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Continues stalled out frontal system hangs to our west meaning a near constant flow of light to moderate rain through the day. Highs in the mid 60’s and lows in the upper 50’s. Maybe a break in the late morning. Winds out of the southeast and light. It’s a “D” day!…

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ART! Arts Day at the RI State House

Arts and culture community meet up and event at the State House, May 8 Free and open to public Arts Day will be held at the State House, an afternoon event focusing on the arts and culture community in Rhode Island. The event will be on Thursday, May 8, 2:30 p.m., at the R.I. State…

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May is Mental Health Month. Just doing nothing is one key to mental health – Mary T. O’Sullivan

by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business leadership and trends “…we have an opportunity and the power to make workplaces engines for mental health and well-being.”– former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD Workplace challenges still plague many organizations. The burden of creating change across the organization, especially in the post pandemic years,…

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National report says Alzheimer’s Disease expected to skyrocket – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The 2025 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, released last week by the Chicago-based Alzheimer’s Association, highlights a dramatic rise in the number of Americans affected by the disease—signaling an urgent call to action for policymakers. According to the report, the total annual costs of caring for people…

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Rhode Island Weather for May 5, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Frontal system hangs and passes to our south with southeasterly breezes and occasional light rain showers plaguing the area through most of the day. Highs in the mid 50’s and lows around 50. Happy Cinco de Mayo! It’s a “D” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY…

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