By Emilio DiSpirito, Realtor | Co-Owner, Engel & Völkers East Greenwich and Engel & Völkers Barrington East Bay The best part about living in a country built on capitalism is the fact that there is opportunity, always,...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A cold front sweeps through overnight with some mixed rain and snow ending as all snow around sunrise, totaling up to an inch, maybe two in the higher elevations. Dry air fills in behind the front,...
by Toby Simon for Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI Photo: Shirley, Toby Simon Editor’s Note: This week a special submission to ConvergenceRI by Toby Simon. February begins the recognition of Heart Month. Our granddaughter...
Governor McKee, EOHHS Announce Medical Respite Care Pilot Partnership will serve people with medical needs who are experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Executive Office of...
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary I know some of you were underwhelmed by the opening of the Transit Center, as was I, but have heart. Better days are coming. It was great to see a train from...
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Maternal, Infant, and Young Children’s Health in Rhode Island Currently, there is a maternal Health crisis both nationally and in Rhode Island. Beyond that, there are unacceptable and persistent...
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” Maya Angelou When change needs to happen, three things need to be recognized:...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Cloud cover eventually thins out by days end as the weak cold front passe through, long since running out of steam after exhausting itself over the midwestern US. We’ll have warmer than normal temperatures,...
By Michael Fine, contributing writer Copyright © 2022 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...
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island. Last week the interview was with Gov. Dan McKee. They talk many issues such as ARPA funds, the State of the State address, sales tax and car tax, housing, the appointment...
Master’s in Environmental Science and Management to include specialization in Environmental Design and Planning The University of Rhode Island’s Department of Landscape Architecture is excited to announce that it will...
They call me Friendly, Affectionate, and Gentle – I’m Comfort and I was found on the street but taken in by a nice person who took me to the vet where I came up feline leukemia positive, and then I was turned over to PAC...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Abnormal warmth continues for another day, high reaching into the upper 40’s from morning lows in the low 30’s with a wind shifted to southerly gusting to 25 mph. Cloud cover thickens and eventually...
Photo: Zena, ARRI Animal Rescue Rhode Island (ARRI) is dedicated to rescuing companion Animals in need and to the humane welfare of homeless Animals. We exist as a model rescue organization focused on achieving compassionate...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 1/28/23: Mostly clear skies early in the day give way to some scattered afternoon cloud cover, but should mot be energetic enough to produce anything in the way of rain. A southerly component...
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Island Moving Company Announces New Name: Newport Contemporary Ballet As the dance company begins its 41st year and breaks ground on its new performing arts center located at 435 Broadway, it has...
By Kevin Kearns, contributing writer Some 20 years ago I moved into a 3 bedroom apartment outside the city. It’s always been necessary for me to have a gym in my house or apartment, in addition to a gym membership. I’m...
Rhode Island PBS and Stages of Freedom invites you to a special event which will include a reception, preview of a documentary film, and a discussion by local historians. A screening and discussion of Becoming Frederick Douglass at...
The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America announced Gary Furtado as the new Council President at their annual board meeting this week. The Council President serves as Chair of the Council’s Executive Board. The President leads...
Noting that it is archery and small game season on the hunting calendar, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is urging all recreational users of state management areas and undeveloped state parks to wear 200 square inches...
The newly elected President of the NAACP-Providence Chapter, Gerard Catala, was charged with violating state campaign finance laws in his run for Providence City Council, by the RI Attorney General, and was arraigned yesterday. Catala...
