Rhode Island Weather for April 12, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

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by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Stubborn low pressure overstaying its welcome, causing another full morning of rain with maybe some flakes mixed in. Cold and Windy with Lows in the low 30’s and high only in the upper 30’s with a brisk northeasterly breeze. It’s a “D” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH…

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Providence ready to take back its schools. Releases plan.

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Mayor Brett Smiley Releases Providence’s Plan for Our Schools: Building a Brighter Future – Report Outlines Integration of Systems, Operations and Management for a Successful Transition to Local Management  Providence’s multi-pronged plan for returning the Providence Public School District (PPSD) to local control ensuring an effective integration of systems, operations and management to support a world…

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April school vacation week: Spring Into Play at Providence Children’s Museum

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Spring Into Play at Providence Children’s Museum during April Break Get ready for a whirlwind of wonder and excitement as Providence Children’s Museum (PCM) transforms April School Vacation Week (April 12-20, 2025) into a magical playground of discovery! From cuddly critter encounters to mind-boggling magic shows, the museum has cooked up a dazzling array of…

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GriefSPEAK: Larry’s Lament – Mari Nardolillo Dias

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By Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD – contributing writer The story of an unsuccessful suicide attempt Larry was tired. Tired of living. He was 55 years old, and his successful 33-year-old business was going downhill, there were problems at home and alcohol wasn’t the solution anymore. But Larry had a plan – a plan to end…

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Rhode Island Weather for April 11, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

Weather map with rain and snow forecast.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure hangs out off of the Jersey Shore and kicks back early morning rain/snow mix across a weak front. Light winds coming from the east will keep us in cool and raw air for the day. Highs in the low 50s from an early low in the mid 30’s. It’s…

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Rhode Island Weather for April 10, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

Weather map with rain and snow forecast.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Partly cloudy and decent through most of the day with a rain/snow mix after 9pm carrying through the night. Temps climbing to the low 50’s fro morning lows in the low 30’s with a light southerly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY…

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National honors for 4 CCRI faculty for dedication to student success and academic excellence

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Four CCRI Faculty Honored with NISOD Awards of Excellence The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) proudly announces that four distinguished faculty members have been recognized with the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Awards. The recipients, honored for their exceptional dedication to student success and academic excellence, are: The NISOD Excellence…

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