Posts Tagged ‘RINewsToday’
Ocean State Job Lot, customers, United Cajun Navy join in donating supplies to hurricane victims
Ocean State Job Lot Partners with its Customers & United Cajun Navy to Donate Essential Supplies to those Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), the region’s premier discount retail chain headquartered in Rhode Island with 153 stores throughout New England, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, this week began its efforts…
Read MoreOut and About in RI: RI Minority Elder Task Force Everyday Heroes Celebration
Photos: Janette Conway, Susan Sweet, Herb Weiss The Everyday Heroes Celebration was held on October 6th to a packed crowd as awards were made to: Dwight Rockett, Domingas Moreira, Herb Weiss, Vivian Graham and St. Martin de Porres Center. Here are some photos from the RI Minority Elder Task Force event: ___ A special congrats…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for October 15, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Some morning cloud cover behind the cold frontal passage, but things should clear out for the afternoon. A bit chilly, morning lows in the upper 30’s followed by afternoon highs only in the mid 50’s with a gusty westerly breeze. ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John…
Read MoreART! EXPAND, Hillerbrand+Magsamen and Kirk Lynn – Reilly Gallery, Providence College
Providence College Galleries is pleased to present EXPAND, a new collaboration by the artistic team Hillerbrand+Magsamen and playwright Kirk Lynn. The exhibition will be on view in Reilly Gallerynow through January 18, 2025. The exhibition is a mixed-media installation featuring a large-scale video projection and an evolving tapestry of visual and written materials. Hillerbrand+Magsamen’s mesmerizing…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: Network at Nite with Navigant
Network At Nite With Navigant [Proclamation Ale Company] Expand your circle of contacts. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and foster new professional relationships. Enjoy a tasting of the beverages crafted by Proclamation Ale Company! The event will be held on Wednesday, October 16th, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Beer…
Read MoreExpanding Medicare on political agendas: In-home Health Care critically important – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues This week Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a “Medicare at Home” proposal on ABC’s The View that would expands Medicare to assist older Americans to age in place at home by covering some of the cost of in-home care. The proposal targets adults who are part of…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for October 14, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Columbus Day 10/14/24: A frontal system works its way through the area today with showers and light rain through early afternoon. Chance for partly cloudy afternoon skies and leaf peepin’ as the system passes east. Afternoon highs in the upper 60’s and an evening low in the low 40’s with a…
Read MoreGov. McKee to hold Washington Bridge update with RIDOT, after failed public virtual meeting
After a failed ZOOM meeting held last Friday night at 6pm – one that would last less than 12 minutes and take no questions from attendees that had been submitted, Governor McKee has set a time to update Rhode Islanders on the “Washington Bridge demolition and the new procurement for reconstruction”. That “Update” will be…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Olivia Benson at the Providence Animal Control Center
Hey there! If you know female tuxedos then you already know my personality! I was originally adopted from PAC and I thought all was going OK, and sadly, they just didn’t understand my personality and no one was happy. Too bad I spent a few years in that home stressed and stressing people out. I…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: Johnston Columbus Day event – Mon, Oct. 14th – UPDATED
It was one year ago when Christopher Columbus found a new home. Today he has a beautiful fence around him and he has had an uneventful year at the Johnston War Memorial Park. Come to Johnston on Columbus Day and say “hi” to Chris, in his new home. Johnston will hold a Columbus Day Food…
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