This weekend the Shriner’s Auditorium again will host Greenberg’s Great Train and Toy Show. The Show is on March 25-26th 2023 Saturday 10am – 4pm & Sunday 10 am -4 pm. To use your GPS, the location...
Every dog that I have been blessed to have in my life, from childhood to present, has been adopted and I will never buy a puppy, knowing that millions of them sit alone in the shelter every day, all over the world. There is no way...
By Alison Mountford, contributing chef 1 can of sweetened condensed milk 6 1/2 cups bread cubes (from a 1-3 day old crusty loaf, or challah or brioche) 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2...
Jurassic World Tour Roars Into Providence for First Leg of New England Tour – South Providence Kids Spend Some TIme With the Cast By Ann Clanton, contributing writer The Jurassic World Live Tour cast stopped by the Boys...
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Did you know the Providence VA Medical, Chalkstone Ave., Providence facility has an Urgent Care unit for veterans open Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.? VETTIP: No...
Finding Bannister: A Historic Walking Tour of Edward and Christiana Bannister Providence’s Black Victorian Power Couple Saturday, March 25th at 9am. The tour begins at Stages of Freedom, 10 Westminster Street, downtown Providence. The...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A weak cold front approaches that will trigger some light afternoon showers. Temperate highs in the mid 50’s after morning os in the mid 40’s with a light southwesterly breeze. It’s a...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A cold front poised to our north will inch closer through the day with increasing cloud cover the only threat today. The added cloud cover will keep temps from climbing much past the mid 50’s after...
Speculation wound down considerably when RI Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi was sounding like he would run for the congressional seat being vacated by Congressman James Langevin. But then Shekarchi decided he would not run. He made...
Art, above: Edie Fake, Affordable Housing for Trans Elders for the Art Wall at Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, 2019; courtesy of the artist and Western Exhibitions, Chicago. On the Wall: Edie Fake will open...
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member...
by Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien, contributing writers, commentary THE WATER IS RISING Back in Noah’s day the world looked pretty much like today. Zero tech, but wrought with crime, deception, disrespect, zero personal...
Ocean State Job Lot News: Ocean State Job Lot’s Harry Oakley named Chair of RI Energy Efficiency & Resource Management Council Harry Oakley, Director of Energy, Sustainability, Procurement & Corporate Facilities, has been...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Decent weather continues for another day, afternoon highs in the upper 50’s after morning lows in the low 30’s. Still a west-southwesterly breeze through the afternoon, but plenty of sunshine...
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Photo: Lori Whittemore, Director of Patient Access Services at Providence Community Health Centers, introduced Gov. Dan McKee at launch of the “Stay Covered” campaign...
Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins opposes proposed legislation to relax city ordinances and allow permanent overnight parking on city streets. “While I know the city council has been discussing this topic for several months, I support...
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often.” — Mark Twain Since September of 2022, I have attended three completely different Women’s Conferences: September 2022, The RISE...
Homeless in RI: Spring will bring change Today is the first day of Spring. There are hundreds of people living homeless. Some outdoors. Some in hotel rooms. Some in shelters. Some in cars and trucks. Some on couches. In...
Pat Cruz Events will hold its monthly networking event on Wednesday, March 22nd from 5:30 – 8pm at Chapel Grille in Cranston. This event always fills quickly. Get tickets early. Some discounts still available. REGISTER! You’re...
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues With oversight of the state’s aging programs and services scattered among state agencies charged with overseeing a fragmented long-term care (LTC) system, House Deputy Majority...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A clear and very dry Monday. Temperature ranges should be right in the mid March wheelhouse, morning lows in the upper 20’s to around 30, and afternoon highs trying to get to 50. We’ll have a...
