THIS WEEK’S MUSE PAUL HAWKEN “This planet came with a set of instructions, but we seem to have misplaced them. Civilization needs a new operating system.” Paul Hawken is an American environmentalist, entrepreneur, author, economist, and activist. He is also co-founder and executive director of Project Drawdown, a non-profit organization that outlines how global warming, through our […]
First four sites enrolled in Rhode Island Ready program Rhode Island Ready achieved a key milestone when the Quonset Development Corporation board of directors approved the first four industrial sites for enrollment last month. The $40 million site readiness initiative is modeled after Quonset Development Corporation’s successful program, which has generated more than 3,500 […]
MA Orgs Push for Increased Voter Access, Fight for ‘Fair Share’ Chance Dorland – Commonwealth News Service As the state’s June 7 filing deadline for primary candidates running in federal races approaches, a growing number of Massachusetts organizations support a permanent extension of early and mail-in voting. The COVID pandemic changed how many […]
Pawtucket City Hall set to Host Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit PAWTUCKET- The City of Pawtucket and the Advisory Commission on Arts and Culture is set to host a major exhibit of the Cape Verdean Museum, which is moving to a new location at 617 Prospect St. in Pawtucket, in City Hall for a limited time. […]
A Bipartisan Fix for America’s Looming Homecare Crisis By Tom Ryan Within the next 40 years, the number of people over the age of 65 in this country will increase by about 70%. Many older Americans — three in four, according to an AARP survey — want to live out their golden years at […]
Preparing for College This Fall? Don’t Forget Health Coverage Mike Moen – Commonwealth News Service As graduating seniors in Massachusetts and around the U.S. carve out their immediate future, they are reminded to make health insurance a priority. Experts pointed out there is a range of options for college-age students to consider. […]
Dear Friends and Neighbors Since I attended my first Pride parade in 1986, a lot has changed. For much of the past 30 years it felt like we were continually moving forward, due to the successes and sacrifices of the LGBTQ+ community, we finally started to see our rights enshrined in law. Here […]
JUNE PERFORMANCES KELLEY LENNON Saturday, June 11th Kelley Lennon & Joe Boulay 6:30pm-9:30pm Luigi’s Restaurant 1359 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI 02919 Please make reservations by calling 401-861-3850 and ask to be seated near the entertainment. We will be performing in their beautifully renovated outdoor space! Click here to visit their website Saturday, June 25th […]
