EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What is climate gentrification and where is it happening? – Jamie B., Boston, MA Climate gentrification is a relatively new term describing what happens when neighborhoods traditionally overlooked by wealthy people become more attractive—and expensive—given their siting in geographic areas that happen […]
WITH SHOTGUN DEER HUNTING SEASON OPEN, DEM REMINDS STATE MANAGEMENT AREA USERS TO WEAR 500 INCHES OF SOLID, DAYLIGHT FLUORESCENT ORANGE FOR SAFETY REASONS For all hunters and management area users, the orange clothing should include a hat and vest worn above the waist and visible in all directions TRAIL RIDERS DRESSED IN ORANGE PROVIDENCE […]
Wise Winter Weather Tips for Your Family Yard When Old Man Winter comes, calling, homeowners need to keep everyone in the family – including your pets—safe. Follow these wise winter weather tips from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) and TurfMutt. Bring Pets Inside: Dogs and cats should be kept inside during cold weather months. […]
FESTIVAL BALLET PROVIDENCE Celebrate the season with the Holiday Edition of Beers for the Ballet , part of the Hope Street Winter Stroll this Sunday! We’ve got festive and delicious drinks sure to get you in the holiday spirit as you enjoy the glittering shops of Hope Street plus plenty of unique programming! Stop by Festival Ballet and enter to […]
Cerebration Takes Top Prize at Rhode Island Business Competition’s Elevator Pitch Contest The Rhode Island Business Competition’s Elevator Pitch Contest drew over 45 presenters on Wednesday night at Venture Café pitching a wide range of business ideas focused on healthcare, food, beauty products, and even laundry to name a few. Cerebration’s Anqi Zhou, a Brown […]
R.I. Department of Education The quality of our schools impacts everyone. Students deserve a world-class education. Parents need to feel confident that their child is being set up for success. Educators want a safe, supportive, empowering workplace where they can do their best work for kids. But this isn’t just an issue for those with […]
Racial Gap Remains in MA Prisons, Despite National Progress Laura Rosbrow-Telem-Commonwealth News Service BOSTON – There’s been positive movement in reducing racial gaps in prison populations across the United States, according to a new report. However, there’s a long way to go to eliminate the lingering disparities – including in Massachusetts. The report from the […]
Champlin Foundation Grant Awarded to Linden Place Museum Money awarded to Linden Place will be used to upgrade the mansion’s early 1900’s electrical systems. Linden Place Mansion, a historic house museum in Bristol, RI, has been awarded $25,000 from The Champlin Foundation for upgrades to the 200 year-old mansion’s electrical systems. The “knob and tube” […]
