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Governor McKee, EOHHS Announce Medical Respite Care Pilot Partnership will serve people with medical needs who are experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health & Human Services (EOHHS) announced today the launch of a pilot program aimed at addressing the needs of Rhode Islanders who are experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness who have acute injuries and illnesses. The program will be managed by Westbay Community Action, together with the State and multiple community partners. Governor Dan McKee said, “People experiencing homelessness with acute medical and behavioral health conditions have unique needs that often cannot and should not be managed while living on the street or in shelters that are not equipped to facilitate recovery. I am thankful to our team and the community partners who stepped up to help us continue building a continuum of housing supports for all.” The Medi...

By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” Maya Angelou When change needs to happen, three things need to be recognized: what’s realistic, what’s sustainable over time, and what can you control? Embracing these concepts often stymie people who truly have a strong desire to alter their situation, whether it’s at work, socially or personally. Change is always challenging and making the commitment to make a transformation is often the most daunting part. Many people dig in and talk a lot about what needs to change in their lives. Their stories can go on forever. What they give the listener is a laundry list of grievances, that may in fact be egregious, but when they drill down to the essentials, it comes out that there is very little they can control about their situation. And how does this impact the act of making a change? What I’ve learned over the last n...

Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island. Last week the interview was with Gov. Dan McKee. They talk many issues such as ARPA funds, the State of the State address, sales tax and car tax, housing, the appointment of Stefan Pryor and the budget and authority he has been given. They go on to talk about the homeless issue, plans for 2024, charter schools, and creative programs around litter and potholes. Watch In the Arena each Sunday at 7am on ABC6. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/in-the-arena-with-gov-dan-mckee-TheFOXposts-11803.html?utm_source=blogger_source&utm_medium=blogger_medium&utm_campaign=blogger_cam Category: Health Post by: TheFOXposts.Com

RHODE ISLAND &  VICINITY Island Moving Company Announces New Name: Newport Contemporary Ballet As the dance company begins its 41st year and breaks ground on its new performing arts center located at 435 Broadway, it has re-branded with a new name, logo, and website. Maine joins several other states in banning TikTok on government devices Kennedy Plaza in Providence has more drug overdoses than any other part of RI The most filmed location for movies in Rhode Island is – Brown University 47 affordable apartments are planned as part of the Broad Street Homes project near Central Falls City Hall , 30 of those to be located at the former Dunkin’ at 542 Broad St. next to City Hall, and another 17 across the street at the former police building at 499-511 Broad St. Seth Klaiman has joined the New Harbor Group The RI House of Representatives will allow reps to vote remotely after 5 consecutive absences if they are unable to be physically presen...

The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America announced Gary Furtado as the new Council President at their annual board meeting this week. The Council President serves as Chair of the Council’s Executive Board. The President leads the board in strategic decision-making, stewardship of resources, and delivery of the Scouting program to over 5,000 youth across southeastern New England.  “I’m thrilled to be taking on this new role, after two decades of involvement with the Narragansett Council,” said Furtado. “I’ve seen the difference Scouting can make in the lives of young people, and I’m honored to play a bigger role in that.” Gary Furtado recently retired from Navigant Credit Union , where he served for 44 years, 35 of those as President and CEO. While Furtado briefly participated as a Cub Scout, his involvement in Scouting started in earnest as an adult while working in Central Falls and looking for ways to engage with the community. After hearing about the Scout...

Quick facts When is it? January 26th, 2017 January 25th, 2018 January 24th, 2019 January 23rd, 2020 January 28th, 2021 January 27th, 2022 January 26th, 2023 January 25th, 2024 January 23rd, 2025 January 22nd, 2026 What's the date pattern? Fourth Thursday in January Tagged as Clothing Silly & Humorous What's the hashtag? #ClashingClothesDay Have we missed something? Pair red striped pants with a green argyle sweater? Sure thing. Put a navy houndstooth skirt on with a brown plaid jacket and purple polka dotted tie? Why not?  When someone’s outfit doesn’t really match on a typical day, it might be because there was a laundry incident or perhaps they got dressed in the dark. But when clothes don’t seem to go together on the fourth Thursday in January? That’s probably on purpose because it’s time to celebrate Clashing Clothes Day!  History of Clashing Clothes Day Obviously, clothes have been around for thousands of years. Stories about the beginning o...

Quick facts When is it? Every January 25th Tagged as Coffee Food & Drink Spirits & Liquers What are the hashtags? #IrishCoffeeDay #NationalIrishCoffeeDay Have we missed something? Coffee is a beverage that is beloved by billions of people all over the world for its delicious flavors as well as its caffeinating properties. But adding the special ingredient that turns it into Irish Coffee takes it from something out of the daily grind and turns it into something special and rare. It’s time for National Irish Coffee Day! History of National Irish Coffee Day 1942 proved a fortuitous year for transatlantic Travel ers who were weary from the cold and damp conditions of an Irish winter. Thanks to the innovative imagination of bartender Joe Sheridan, they were soon to have their cockles delightfully warmed by an almost decadent blend of fine Irish whiskey with the irresistible taste and aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Sheridan, a chef at Foynes Point, near...

by John Donnelly, meteorologist We’ll finally get some snow out of this deal once the rain ends later in the morning to around noon. Low pressure moves offshore with a trailing trough around which cooler air filters in and allow for a changeover from rain to snow, albeit a heavy wet snow that will amount to about and inch, maybe two by the time it’s over in the evening. Morning highs in the mid 30’s sink to the lower 30’s in the evening with a northwesterly breeze gusting to 25 mph. ___ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island and settled in Johnston, where he grew up until graduating from Lyndon State College in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology. As a child John always wanted to know how air moved, and he ran towards, not away from, thunder and lighting and various other ominous weather phenomena. He returned in 2001 to the old family neighborhood of Elmhurst where the McCabe’s, Donnelly’s, Walker’s and Callan’s have...

Quick facts When is it? January 28th, 2017 February 16th, 2018 February 5th, 2019 January 25th, 2020 February 12th, 2021 February 1st, 2022 January 22nd, 2023 February 10th, 2024 January 29th, 2025 February 17th, 2026 Tagged as Countries & Cultures What's the hashtag? #ChineseNewYear Have we missed something? Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a holiday that celebrates the beginning of the year on the traditional Chinese calendar. It is the most important holiday in China and is celebrated by millions of people around the world, including countries with large Chinese populations such as Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The holiday typically falls between late January and mid-February, and is marked by a variety of cultural traditions and activities. It’s also a time for families to come together and celebrate the start of a new year. History of Chinese New Year The origins of Chinese New Year can be traced back to ancient China,...

Quick facts When is it? Every January 21st Tagged as Silly & Humorous What's the hashtag? #OneLinersDay Have we missed something? One-Liners Day is here to show appreciation and admiration for the silliness that goes into creating jokes that can be told in one breath. So, get ready to laugh out loud and celebrate One-Liners Day! History of One-Liners Day One-liners have probably been a part of human culture since humor made its debut, likely starting out verbally before they were ever written down. Going back as far as the 4th century to Ancient Greeks like Aristotle and continuing through examples such as Shakespeare in the late 1500s and early 1600s, comedy writers and comic artists have been using jokes and one-liners for many centuries. In modern times, the opportunity for night clubs that feature stand-up comedians has been an important part of the development of the one-liner joke. Growing from there was the opportunity for comedians to be feat...

Quick facts When is it? Every January 20th Tagged as Hobbies & Activities Sport & Fitness What's the hashtag? #TakeaWalkOutdoorsDay Have we missed something? Putting one foot in front of the other might seem like something completely natural that can be done without thinking. And for the most part, it is! But sometimes, in today’s world of working at a desk, staring at a computer or standing at a retail or restaurant job, it can be hard to get outside and get those legs going. A perfect time to be intentional about enjoying some sunshine, getting some exercise and breathing some fresh air, Take a Walk Outdoors Day offers just the motivation needed to get outside and get moving! History of Take a Walk Outdoors Day As far back as ancient Roman times, people have been interested in measuring walking. In this case, the concept of a mile was related to the need to be able to better plan for the military. In fact, it was the idea of measuring the dista...

Quick facts When is it? January 21st, 2021 April 15th, 2021 July 15th, 2021 October 21st, 2021 January 20th, 2022 April 21st, 2022 July 21st, 2022 October 20th, 2022 January 19th, 2023 April 20th, 2023 July 20th, 2023 October 19th, 2023 January 18th, 2024 April 18th, 2024 July 18th, 2024 October 17th, 2024 January 16th, 2025 April 17th, 2025 July 17th, 2025 October 16th, 2025 What's the date pattern? Third Thursday in January, April, July and October Tagged as Jobs & Professions What's the hashtag? #GettoKnowYourCustomersDay Have we missed something? Sadly, the world can be a cold, hard place. But the hope for this day is that people will become more connected with the folks they do Business with. Get to Know Your Customers Day was founded with the purpose of making the world just a slightly smaller and much nicer place in which to live, work and shop! History of Get to Know Your Customers Day One great aspect of Get to Know Your Customers Day is ...

by Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien, contributing writers, commentary MY DAD You know, all this chit chat about Joe Biden’s garage got me thinking lately about MY DAD and HIS garage. A 3-car sucker right on South Main St in Woonsocket. As a kid I’d sometimes looked around in awe of all the stuff dad had in there, and when I got bored, I’d poke around in it! I’m sure he ALWAYS knew when I did that. Always knew. I remember how clean he used to keep it. You could eat off that thing as every Sunday (at least in late spring, summer, and fall) he would be out there, literally sudsing it down, scrubbing it, and rinsing it. It was wild. Then, he would shine up the white walls on his wood paneled station wagon, getting ‘em ready for Monday Morning. Yup, my dad. My super complicated, really, really, smart, super-complicated Dad. He and I had a challenging relationship as I always found my way into a mess, but till the end, he was always there to help mop i...