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HERBERT WEISS

HERBERT WEISS

Bio:

Herbert (Herb) P. Weiss (born 1954) is an American author and journalist. For over 20 years, he has served as the economic & cultural affairs officer in the Department of Planning and Redevelopment for the city of Pawtucket, RI. He is known for his writing, including books and articles for numerous magazines, especially around issues of aging. He also spearheaded (for Mayor James E. Doyle and Mayor Donald R. Grebien) efforts to revitalize Pawtucket by attracting artists, craftsman creative sector companies, and arts organization into its mills. In August 2016 Weiss published a 310-page paperback book, Taking Charge: Collected Stories on Aging Boldly, compiling 79 of his weekly columns in 13 chapters.

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https://www.herbweiss.com/

Articles by HERBERT WEISS

Lifetime Achievement: 90-year-old artist Mihail Simeonov's work to be exhibited in Pawtucket
September 18, 2019 No Comment › by

Lifetime Achievement: 90-year-old artist Mihail Simeonov’s work to be exhibited in Pawtucket

Pawtucket’s Arts and Culture Commission hosts a major exhibit of the work of 90-year-old internationally acclaimed artist Mihail Simeonov, running ...

RI Authors Give Advice to Graduating College Seniors
July 25, 2018 No Comment › by

RI Authors Give Advice to Graduating College Seniors

Throughout May and June, robed college graduates listened to commencement speeches delivered by well-known lawmakers, judges, television personalities, actors and chief ...

Revelations that Bring Together Heaven and Earth
August 4, 2016 No Comment › by

Revelations that Bring Together Heaven and Earth

    Approaching their twilight years, aging baby boomers might occasionally think about their impending mortality, even contemplating what happens ...

Red Bandana Fund to Recognize Henry Shelton and Providence Student Union
June 6, 2014 No Comment › by

Red Bandana Fund to Recognize Henry Shelton and Providence Student Union

On June 8, look for the gathering of friends, Rhode Island College educators, progressives, folkies and family members of the ...

RI Music Hall of Fame Is Poised to Honor the Best
April 28, 2014 No Comment › by

RI Music Hall of Fame Is Poised to Honor the Best

Arthur “Pooch” Tavares, with nearly 60 years in the music business, continues to reach out to his old fans and ...

E-Book to Memorialize Richard Walton
March 20, 2014 No Comment › by

E-Book to Memorialize Richard Walton

As my co-editor, Rhode Island College (RIC) President Nancy Carriuolo will tell you that the late Richard Walton clearly understood ...

The World According Medium Cindy Gilman
October 29, 2013 No Comment › by

The World According Medium Cindy Gilman

Cindy Gilman knew something was wrong, but just could not put her finger on it. Three weeks before Tuesday, Sept. ...

The Legendary Cowsills
February 19, 2013 7 comments › by

The Legendary Cowsills

Bob Cowsill, of Rhode Island’s legendary band The Cowsills, comes full circle in his 40-year musical career. Now living on the West ...

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