Dear EarthTalk: I need to replace the wall-to-wall carpeting in my basement. Any tips for finding something new that won’t aggravate my allergies or otherwise pollute my indoor air? — Jasper Manheim, Los Angeles, CA Carpeting is an oft-overlooked culprit when it comes to compromised indoor air quality, but the chemicals used to produce it […]
RISCA sends season’s greetings to you and yours! The staff and board of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) got some rockin’ help from our friends at the combined choirs of McCabe and LaPerche Elementary Schools in Smithfield, Rhode Island, and from Rhode Island Capitol TV to wish you a happy and healthy holiday, and a prosperous […]
Quonset’s tremendous growth continued in 2018. The Business Park is now home to over 200 companies providing nearly 12,000 full and part-time jobs, including one out of every seven manufacturing jobs in Rhode Island. Pictured above (L-R): QDC Managing Director Steven J. King; Gov. Gina Raimondo; CEO of Finlays USA Steve Olyha; RI Commerce Secretary […]
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New Exhibit at the Newport Historical Society “My small Ability” The Life and Work of William Claggett Newport, RI –The Newport Historical Society has opened a new exhibit “My small Ability” The Life and Work of William Claggett” at their Resource Center, 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI which will be open to the public Monday […]
Artists’ Exchange Sends You Warm Holiday Wishes! Artists’ Exchange is a 501(c)3 non-profit arts collaborative whose mission is to create an atmosphere in which creativity, learning and discovery converge and individuality is celebrated. Artists’ Exchange is home to multiple art studios, a gallery, art boutique and café, and a secondary venue, Theatre 82 & […]
Rhode Island Unemployment Remains at 29-Year Low GOVERNOR GINA RAIMONDO PROVIDENCE, RI – For the third consecutive month, Rhode Island’s unemployment rate has remained under 4 percent. Rhode Island’s unemployment rate currently stands at 3.8 percent — its lowest since May 1989 — according to data released today by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau […]
I-295/Rte. 6 Bridge Rehabilitation As part of the I-295/Rte. 6 Bridge rehabilitation project, motorists can expect the following changes: I-295 North and Rte. 6 West: Closure of the northbound service road. Access maintained to Exits 9A and 9C. Follow signed detour.Closure of Exit 9B. Follow signed detour.Lane restrictions from two to one on the ramp […]
