Posts Tagged ‘RINewsToday’
Rhode Island Weather for August 14, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Increasing cloud cover ahead of an approaching frontal system that will pass to our south. Dew points still on the lower side, so despite the heat, we’ll not feel quite so much humidity.Morning lows in the mid 60’s an afternoon highs in the upper 80’s with a light westerly breeze. It’s…
Read MoreWake up call on spiraling brand-name drug prices – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues A new pharmaceutical drug price report that is both timely and overdue has been released by AARP’s Public Policy Institute, following on the heels of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) releasing in June, which revised guidance for the historic Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. …
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Grants New England, helping non-profits
Photo: Phil Auger, GNE CEO – Stephanie Cotsonas, GNE Operations Manager – Kathleen Layton, GNE Grant Writer Within the first year of its existence, Grants New England, is fast becoming a beacon for firms looking to find and secure funding for either their organization or purpose. The North Kingstown-based company looks to research, write, submit…
Read MoreWhere Americans are happiest – money isn’t everything, but…
Research shows that in some cases, money does lead to happiness. In fact, a 2021 University of Pennsylvania study found a correlation between happiness and income growth, even past an annual income of $80,000. This is in contrast to previous research that found happiness stagnated after an individual earned $75,000. However, not all places can…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Gypsy here at the Providence Animal Control Center
Hello there! I came to PAC when it was reported that I was hit by a car – ouch! Thankfully I walked away with some hair pulled out of my tail and that was it. I am a small girl, just about one year old. My hormones are deflating after my recent spay so I…
Read MoreStages of Freedom hosts Public Forum to move forward with a new Pool for Providence
Stages of Freedom is working on a major project to build a year-round public swimming pool for the people of Providence. With too few pools and the fact that most are open for only 5-6 weeks out of the year, and some with restricted hours, this leaves children unable to learn to swim – and therefore…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 13, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Morning showers give way to partial clearing with morning and evening lows in the upper 60’s sandwiched around an afternoon high in the upper 80’s with a light westerly breeze. It’s an “A” day! __ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida…
Read MoreNewport teens from Rogers HS win Rhode Island Foundation college scholarships
Photo: Rogers High School Class of 2023 graduates Antonio Boyd and Brettyn-Olivia Newsome of Newport are among just five students statewide who will receive scholarships worth $320,000 over four years. Nearly 70 students across Rhode Island competed for the scholarship assistance. Newport teens are among just five students statewide to win scholarships worth up to…
Read More2023 PrepareRI Summer Internship graduation
Skills for Rhode Island’s Future (www.skillsforri.com), the statewide workforce intermediary and organizer of the PrepareRI high school internship program, is hosting the graduation ceremony for over 300 students who have completed their PrepareRI summer internship program. The graduation, taking place on August 18 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Rhode Island College’s Roberts Hall, will feature…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Diets don’t work, the first 3 letters of the word are DIE! – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness and exercise I have been involved in the fitness and nutrition business for three decades and been exercising for 40 years now. I will tell you four things about myself and my company. 1. I do not know everything I learn every day2. I will never claim to…
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