Posts Tagged ‘RINewsToday’
Rhode Island Weather for April 23, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A mostly clear and pleasant day with some scattered fair weather clouds rolling on through. Highs in the low 70’s and lows in the low 50’s with a northwesterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida…
Read MoreART! Participate in first instructed plein air painting at the Warwick Center for the Arts
Meet at the Warwick Center for the Arts at 2pm on Saturday, April 26th. They will set up to work on the brick patio or anywhere that strikes your fancy in good ‘Ole Apponaug for their first plein air event! Beginners welcome! There will be extra easels setup for you! Bring your paint, canvas and/or…
Read MoreCato Poll: Americans want spending cuts and tax cuts, saying 59 cents of every dollar is wasted
By Adam N. Michel As Congress debates how to extend the expiring 2017 Trump tax cuts, a new poll from the Cato Institute suggests the American people support an approach that pairs tax relief with significant spending cuts. The House and Senate have passed a budget framework to make the 2017 tax cuts permanent, increase…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 22, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A cold front and some early showers clear away in the morning, leaving behind party to mostly cloudy skies. A bit warmer, with highs in the low 70’s and lows in the upper 40’s with a westerly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN…
Read MoreRotary Club of Providence to donate national award-winning books
The Rotary Club of Providence will donate nearly 300 books by Rhode Island based, national award-winning authors and illustrators for use by students at the city’s Harry Kizirian Elementary School on Friday, April 25. The books will be available to all students in the school’s 19 Kindergarten through fifth grade classroom libraries. Books will be…
Read MoreDominick J. Ruggerio, Rhode Island Senate President, has died – (UPDATED, obit, services)
Funeral Services: Will begin on Monday with a mass from 11am to noon at St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave, in North Providence, followed by a Graveside service from 12 to 12:15 at St. Francis Cemetery, at 2502 Smithfield Avenue in Pawtucket. Calling Hours: 3 to 8pm on Sunday at Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381…
Read MoreUpdated: Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. Update: It was announced that Pope Francis suffered a stroke, which put him into a coma, and then suffered cardiac failure The Pontiff has written out his burial wishes. This is a…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week – Jamestown Chamber of Commerce
Kickstart your morning and join fellow Chamber members for a presentation by Mike Andersen – owner of Onsite Techs, Inc. Thursday, April 24th, 8am-9am, Jamestown Clubhouse (upstairs at the golf course), 245 Conanicus Avenue, in Jamestown. Coffee and pastry provided. Please RSVP by 4/21, so they can plan accordingly info@jamestownRIchamber.com
Read MoreHow religious are we? National survey results. – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues According to an April 17 article in the National Catholic Register (NCR), outreach, Eucharistic revival, immigration—and perhaps even the Holy Spirit—are sparking spiritual renewal, not just in the United States, but also abroad. NCR reports that France expects a surge in adult baptisms this year, estimated at more…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 21, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Airflow turns around as high pressure shifts eastward keeping the warm air in place. We’ll have some cloud cover, but no rain. Highs in the mid 60’s and lows in the low 40’sAirflow turns around as high pressure shifts eastward keeping the warm air in place. We’ll have some cloud cover,…
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