Tuesday, November 3, 2026

FIRSTWORKS: SUMMER POP-UP CONCERT

Summer Beats concert series continues this Wednesday 7/29 at Roger Williams Park with Nitin Mitta and Srinivas Reddy Photo (l-r): Srinivas Reddy and Nitin Mitta Our new Summer Beats pop-up concert series at Roger Williams Park features live, socially distanced performances with local and international flavor. This week’s featured artists are master tabla player Nitin Mitta, accompanied by sitarist Srinivas Reddy. […]

WATERSHED ACTION ALLIANCE

EQUITY – DIVERSITY- ENVIRONMENT Learn along with WAA as we explore environmental justice and related topics in preparation for our March 2021 conference. Brockton High School Envirothon participants. Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Envirothon In July, we were inspired by an panel of talented young women from the City of Brockton. Watch the video. Mentored in the Massachusetts Envirothon by Wildlands Trust […]

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING TIPS

BBB Tip: Back To School During A  Pandemic Back-to-school season is coming up, and in some areas, it’s unclear how it will play out. Dozens of states across the United States are grappling with an increase of COVID-19 cases as they make decisions about when and how to continue teaching. Canadian provinces, such as Ontario, are posting guidelines […]

LTE: RE IMAGINING PROVIDENCE

  Haga clic aquí para español  Dear neighbor – Providence is known as the Creative Capital in part because of our world-class restaurants, our local creative economy, and thriving small businesses that serve as the beating heart of our city. Businesses have had to find creative ways to adapt to the situation and together we […]

EARTHTALK: AFRICAN MOUNTAIN GORILLAS

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Coronavirus could be the knock-out punch for African mountain gorillas already on the brink of extinction. Credit: Francesco Ungaro, Pexels.   Dear EarthTalk: I overheard someone saying the Coronavirus could drive mountain gorillas extinct? Is this because they are susceptible to the virus? — Spencer S., […]

LTE: AIA RI: JONATHAN MATTHEW TAYLOR

Colleagues, Partners, and Friends, JONATHAN MATTHEW TAYLOR It is official, ADA has met the 30-year mark.  This week’s schedule includes 3-days of CE opportunities, as AIA partners with Hanley Wood University. I highly suggest reviewing the list of offerings. The firm survey link for the 2020 AIA New England Friendly Firm Award is now live. […]

MASSACHUSETTS ABSENTEE-BALLOT APPLICATIONS

Groups Asks Court to Force MA to Mail Absentee-Ballot Applications     Suzanne Potter – Commonwealth News Service   BOSTON — Voting-rights groups are asking a judge to force Massachusetts to mail out applications for absentee ballots tomorrow, as required by a law passed just last week. Secretary of State William Galvin has said he […]

RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS DISPUTE

DURHAM SCHOOL BUS EMPLOYEES SCHEDULE RALLY FOR STUDENT/WORKER SAFETY AND A FAIR CONTRACT           After months of Durham School Service failing to address critical concerns of their employees, workers will rally to raise awareness for their campaign focused on safety, service and reaching a fair contract which affords a better and […]