Posts Tagged ‘RINewsToday’
Mayor Smiley presents Providence budget in challenging year
Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images RI Proposed FY26 budget includes responsible cuts, new revenue and lower than expected tax increase to fund critical city services and community priorities – link to budget: openbudget.providenceri.gov Mayor Brett P. Smiley delivered his budget address for fiscal year 2026 to the Providence City Council, local leaders and community members. The…
Read MoreIt is what it is, April 16, 2025 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary THERE IS NO OTHER NEWS So, this week is HOLY WEEK, and I’ve wondered to myself if anyone out there… feels the weight of it all like I do. A LOT of really intense, insane and horrible things happened to Jesus during that WEEK, and I for one get…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 16, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Westerly breezes behind the frontal passage usher in cooler air with highs in the low 50’s under a partly sunny sky from a low around 40. Gusts up to 25 mph. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah,…
Read MoreTime for Sour Grapes! (Meet Tim)- Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist And – you can meet Tim at Wicked Comic Con this Saturday, April 19th – http://www.wickedcomiccon.com ___ Tim Jones: Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National…
Read MoreART! Gallery Night, a Providence art tradition
Photo, top: Anahid Ypres Art Studio, Gallery Night FREE art tours and gallery openings across Providence on Thursday, April 17. They have 5 guided tours traveling to different art exhibits. The 5 pm tour is a walking tour led by Gallery Night Guide Frank Toti. This tour, along with the 5:15, 5:30, and 6pm tours all leave from and return…
Read MoreBankNewport names two to new roles – Diana Figueroa and Julio Jimenez
BankNewport announced two recent positions. Diana Figueroa has been named vice president, community lending officer. In her new role, Figueroa is responsible for helping individuals—particularly those in underserved or low-to-moderate income communities—gain access to affordable home loans. She assists clients throughout the mortgage process, from application to documentation, while also cultivating relationships with key community stakeholders,…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 15, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A frontal system moves through with showers both in the morning and afternoon, with little if any break during the midday hours. Warmer, with highs in the mid 60’s and lows in the upper 40’s with a gusty westerly breeze. Happy Tax Day! It’s a “D” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather…
Read MoreFDA to replace animal testing wherever possible. AI to have major role.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking a groundbreaking step to advance public health by replacing animal testing in the development of monoclonal antibody therapies and other drugs with more effective, human-relevant methods. The new approach is designed to improve drug safety and accelerate the evaluation process, while reducing animal experimentation, lowering research and…
Read MoreUpdates: Anchor Medical abrupt closure leaves 25,000 looking for primary care, pediatricians
Our first story, published two weeks ago, about the impending closure of Anchor Medical, has been updated, here. If you are an Anchor Medical patient and HAVE obtained a new doctor, please send us an email – we’d like to hear – anonymously – of your experience. news@rinewstoday.com ___ On Friday, April 4th the word…
Read MoreNearly 200 new Eagle Scouts honored – National award – Project of the year
Nearly 200 New Eagle Scouts Honored at Annual Recognition Dinner. Richard Peirce, Roberto Moreno and Todd Gustafson honored with National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. Aniel Barnick awarded Eagle Project of the Year Narragansett Council Scouting America celebrated the achievements of 192 young men and women who earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout in 2024 at…
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