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When is Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day 2024? What …
Oct 10, 2024 · As a result, many states and cities now celebrate Indigenous People's Day on the second Monday in October instead of Columbus Day. Last year, the Biden administration issued a proclamation ...
What is Rosh Hashanah? What to know the Jewish holiday
Oct 3, 2024 · What is Rosh Hashanah? It is the Jewish new year, and this year will mark the year 5785 on the Hebrew calendar. The names translates to "Head of the Year" and it is celebration of the birth of the ...
Brown University board rejects divestment call by student protestors
Oct 9, 2024 · PROVIDENCE – Brown University 's governing body voted this week to reject a petition from students requesting that the college divest from companies that facilitate "the Israeli occupation of ...
This RI island was named one of the best. It's not Block Island.
Oct 3, 2024 · Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards: Aquidneck Island named one of the best. Aquidneck Island was named the No. 7 favorite, earning a score of 89.56. While the article didn't go into ...
Voter guide for Woonsocket mayor race: Where candidates stand
Oct 9, 2024 · Providence Journal. Woonsocket witnessed more than its fair share of political turbulence in the last few years: Former mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt was removed from office by the City Council, then ...
Providence Sunday Journal redesigned with readers in mind
Oct 6, 2024 · We know our readers love nostalgia, so our new History page showcases archival art, yesterday's front pages and this day in history. The Sports section is completely revamped as well, again with ...
Hurricane Milton aims at Florida. See forecast on track, wind speeds
Oct 8, 2024 · These are different hurricane categories: Category 1: Winds of 74-95 mph, causing minimal damage like flooding and uprooted trees. Category 2: Winds of 96-110 mph, causing moderate damage like ...
CVS layoffs announced, 632 jobs impacted, 153 in RI
Oct 7, 2024 · The cuts represent less than 1% of the Woonsocket-based company's workforce and will not affect "front-line jobs in our stores, pharmacies, and distribution centers," CVS spokesman Mike DeAngelis ...
2025 Social Security COLA increase: Retirees to get a 2.5% increase
Oct 10, 2024 · The Social Security Administration announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase for 2025 will be 2.5%. "On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $50 per ...