Posts Tagged ‘RI State House’
Dressing for the part, at the RI State House
by Nancy Thomas, editorial Photo: A photo from 8 years ago, 2013, at The Four Seasons, in the New York Times, “Dressing Up the Loaner Jacket”, an article about dress codes waning in fine dining establishments. Years ago my uncle owned what was called a “lounge” on the Central Falls/Pawtucket line. He wore a uniform,…
Read MoreNEW: Trump Rally meets Black Lives Matter at RI State House
by Ann Clanton, “Speak Up” Contributing Writer A planned Trump campaign rally encountered a Black Lives Matter protest at the RI State House on a beautiful Saturday morning. Approximately 200 people in total were estimated to be there, along with a good contingent of both Providence Police and Rhode Island State Police. Several people spoke…
Read MoreRally to protest “excessive quarantine” 12:30pm, Sat, 4/25 at the RI State House
Rhode Islanders Against Excessive Quarantine is hosting a protest today at 12:30 PM on the RI State House Lawn. Editor’s Note: This is the letter sent to Governor Raimondo expressing the reasoning for the group’s petition. Dear Governor Raimondo, We write, first, to express our appreciation of your efforts to keep Rhode Islanders safe. Information…
Read MoreIt’s a #FakeTree for the RI State House
by Nancy Thomas, opinion Photos of the Christmas Tree, resplendent in the rotunda of the Rhode Island State House, led one to believe we finally, finally got it right. It looks really alive – bright green. Amazingly symmetrical, too. Then the news came – don’t look too close – it’s not a real, fresh tree,…
Read MoreGet Your Holiday(s) On! – at the RI State House
Do you have business to do in or around the RI State House? This is a time when our State House is something to be truly proud of – just revel in its unique beauty and holiday spirit – a whole lot different than those late nights of legislative, partisan squabbles. So – if your…
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