EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is Trump going to be able to finally open up the contentious coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling before his first term ends? — J.P, Maumee, OH The polar bears of Alaska’s arctic are already threatened by […]
Support Freelancers to Revive the Post-Pandemic Economy By Brent Messenger BRENT MESSENGER More than 50 million Americans have filed unemployment claims since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. And business bankruptcies are expected to rise nearly 50 percent this year. This economic turmoil is pushing both businesses and workers towards a greater reliance on freelancing. […]
Hello friend, There’s a lot going on these days, and it’s easy to miss things. That’s why I wanted to put together a recap of the announcements from the past week. If you know someone who wants to stay up-to-date on the latest measures Rhode Island is taking to stop the spread of COVID-19, send […]
COMING UP: Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation RIHPHC and Preserve Rhode Island are preparing a brand-new Rhody Awards experience. On Sunday, November 15 , we will honor the 2020 winners: self-guided tour from 1-4pm. Meet selected 2020 Rhody Award winners and visit their properties across the state. Tickets $50-$150. Capitol TV broadcast starting at 6pm from the […]
City of Pawtucket Takes Next Step Toward Acquisition of Critical Gateway Property Hopes to Still Reach Consensual Sale Agreement Pawtucket – The City of Pawtucket has taken the next step toward the acquisition of the “Apex” properties. Today, the City sent letters to the Pawtucket City Council and Redevelopment Agency (PRA) seeking amendments of the City’s […]
The train ride will return in 2021 but we hope to still give you a fun Polar Express experience in 2020 It is with a very heavy heart that we have to inform you our Polar Express Train Ride will unfortunately not be running this year. Trust us, we’ve tried everything we could to make this work, but […]
Medicare Open Enrollment Office of Healthy Aging, partners help Rhode Islanders explore Medicare options and select best health coverage for their needs. CRANSTON, R.I. – The Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) announced today the start of the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period in Rhode Island. During Open Enrollment, which runs through December 7, 2020, Medicare-eligible Rhode […]
Greetings! YOU give us strength- industrial strength! PLEASE MAKE A DONATION and keep us strong. Everyone who donates will receive an access key to the 15th Annual Halloween Iron Pour digital video release. Make a donation by clicking the donate button below or visiting thesteelyard.org During our ALL DIGITAL 2020 Annual Campaign we’ll be sharing a story, […]
