Posts Tagged ‘Rhode Island’
RITA’s Truck Transportation taught to 30 Eagle Scouts at 2025 Merit Badge College
Thirty aspiring Eagle Scouts attended the “Truck Transportation” course taught by RITA’s Chris Maxwell at Saturday’s Merit Badge College. Held at Rhode Island College by Scouts BSA, the full day event offers Scouts an opportunity to meet with highly qualified professionals to learn and foster the development of lifelong interests and potential career paths. Maxwell…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: RI Small Business Development Center
Kick off the New Year with Workforce Solutions & Networking! Join them for an informational Third Thursday SBDC coffee hour that Polaris MEP is taking over! The event will be held on Thursday, January 16th from 8:30am to 9:30am at RI Commerce, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence and is targeted to Small Business Owners. Featuring…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Looking for $2,500-$20,000 Pallet Shelter sponsors. Agency staffing snapshot.
ECHO Village – to be opened by the House of Hope in Providence House of Hope has a page on their website for ECHO Village. They describe its “Vision”, as: “ECHO Village, a completely fenced in area will include 45 rapidly deployable units, each designated for single occupancy serving adult individuals and couples experiencing homelessness,…
Read MoreFrom Detroit to Pawtucket, and back again: The journey of a WWII footlocker – Herb Weiss
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues “There and Back Again.” originating from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, is an expression that means a complete round trip to a place, including the journey back to where you started. The journey of my late-father’s military olive-green footlocker began last June, after I was notified by a…
Read MoreA new year – if you’ve known it’s time to pivot, GO! – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, contributing writer on business leadership “A pivot is a change in strategy without a change in vision.” – Eric Reis COVID-19 set the world as we knew it back years, even though many routines seem somewhat back to normal. There was so much disruption during that time that a lot of…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Jan. 13, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A weak trough of low pressure rolls through and brings some scattered cloud cover and warmer air into the area with morning lows in the upper 20’s and afternoon highs in the lower 40’s with a light southwesterly breeze. It’s a “B+” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH…
Read MoreRhode Island Tax Compliance Day in-person event to resolve tax related issues, Jan. 13th
Tax Compliance Day is an event hosted periodically by the Division of Taxation to give taxpayers an opportunity to seek resolution for your complex Rhode Island and/or federal tax issues in easily accessible locations and at convenient times. The event will be held on MONDAY, January 13th from 10am to 6pm at Alger Hall, Room…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Paella Perfecta, with Chef Walter Potenza
Paella Perfecta. History, styles and the common mistakes to avoid, including some kitchen secrets and a recipe from Spain. Friends: Paella- the very sound of the word evokes a vision of the scorching coasts of Spain, the cacophony of street markets, and the aroma wafting of that savory, saffron-scented steam. This iconic creation from Valencia is perhaps…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 12, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A disturbance that resulted in light snow all day has passed to our south and today brings more sun and no chance of snow, with slightly warmer temps – before the deep freeze comes upon us again mid-week. It’s a “B-” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Meet Roux, at Cranston Animal Shelter
by Karen Kalunian, contributing – Photo credit: Cranston Animal Shelter I’m Roux, how do you do! In true Jack Russell Terrier (mix) fashion, I’m a spunky two-three year old and I’m the life of the party, I will keep you on your toes! This little princess wants to be the center of your world so…
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