Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island. This week he interviews Paige Clausius-Park, the new Executive Director of RI Kids Count. They discussed policy impacting the state’s children, advocacy, data, and...
By Michael Fine, contributing writer Copyright © 2023 Michael Fine This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used...
Oh hello! I was found in a stolen car. Imagine! I think my owner and I were living in the car but, it didn’t work out. The car was towed and I was found inside. Thank goodness it wasn’t too hot or too cold out at the time. I...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Occluded frontal system continues a casual tour through southern New England, providing nearly an all-day rain for your Sunday. The main punch will remain well to the west, so chances for thunderstorms...
Residents are asked to take online survey, signup for free backyard evaluation The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there are about 500,000 new cases of Lyme disease a year. That’s just one of the serious...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 4/29/23: Low pressure creeps through the northeastern US with rain beginning during the mid to late afternoon hours and continuing through the night. A southeasterly breeze will increase...
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Jonathan Nelson, Providence Equity Partners is the only billionaire in RI – value estimated $3.1 billion Rhode Island receives $691K for coastal projects – out of a total of $562 million 10...
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer for fitness, exercise As a strength coach for over 36 years now, I believe in evolving constantly. Every year I try something new and different. Now, to be honest, I was not always that way....
There are two active homeless tent encampments at the DaVinci Center/Charles Place/West River area in Providence. They are located in back of the DaVinci Center, have been growing over the last few warmer weeks. City workers have been...
By: Dr. Mari Nardolillo Dias A Family Reunion with those who have passed It’s exactly 11:11 as I write this. I smile because I know the angels are with me. Last week I wrote about Artificial Intelligence and grief....
Public bodies cannot only accept requests via fax – use of email/digital tech encouraged Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued an advisory opinion concerning the methods by which a public body may accept Access...
Tuesday was a great day with some hurdles being crossed. Numerous fishing folks continue to have a lot of success in Rhode Island waters. Even this writer did. He is finally back in the Game. The kitchen sink wasn’t needed...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure slides to our east as a low pressure system slowly advances our way from the southwest. It will tak it’s time getting here, and won’t be a problem until Saturday. In the meantime,...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Similar to yesterday with a slightly better chance for afternoon showers as an area of upper low pressure swings through over the surface high. An overall nice day, but somewhere should catch a few...
The William J. Brown: Freeman of Color – Historic Walking Tour will take place on Saturday, April 29th at 9am. with Ray Rickman, guide. Rickman, of Stages of Freedom, holds frequent historic walking tours on the topic...
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Lower portions of Hope Point Tower, which would have risen 600 feet in a 100-foot zone. The so-called Hope Point Tower threat is gone, done in by inflationary...
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Sharing and Accessing Your VA Healthcare Records Questions from one of our readers: I am having problems signing up for VA MyHealtheVet, who do I call at the...
The popular Statewide Business After Hours will be hosted by the Rhode Island Chambers of Commerce TODAY, Wednesday, April 26th from 5 to 7:30 PM at the Crowne Plaza, Greenwich Avenue in Warwick. Tickets are $20 per person,...
by John Donnelly, meteorolgist High pressure advances eastward with low pressure developing well to our southwest. Some afternoon sprinkles are possible as some upper atmosphere “twist” will be passing overhead, allowing for...
Maggie DeMarco has a diverse portfolio ranging from landscape, abstract, still life and reverse painting on glass. She studied for several years at the Rhode Island School of Design, with a certificate from the Decorative Arts Program,...
by Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien, contributing writers, commentary Ella the Golden Doodle I have a dog. Her name is ELLA. I have been praying that God send me my very own little pal again. I haven’t had my own dog in 9...
