By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer This past Saturday night promoter Jimmy Burchfield hit a grand slam with his presentation of Summer Heat 2023 at Mohegan Sun Arena. A capacity crowd witnessed a full line-up of professional...
The gallery at the Block Island Airport, which is a partnership between the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC), announced the opening of its late summer exhibit featuring...
The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce is having a networking event and will be welcoming its newest members, too on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM). The event will be held at Big Brothers Big Sisters...
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “[Ship Shape] is of nautical origin, based on the obligation of a sailor to keep his or her quarters arranged neatly and securely due to the limited space typically allotted...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Increasing cloud cover ahead of an approaching frontal system that will pass to our south. Dew points still on the lower side, so despite the heat, we’ll not feel quite so much humidity.Morning...
Photo: Phil Auger, GNE CEO – Stephanie Cotsonas, GNE Operations Manager – Kathleen Layton, GNE Grant Writer Within the first year of its existence, Grants New England, is fast becoming a beacon for firms looking to find...
Research shows that in some cases, money does lead to happiness. In fact, a 2021 University of Pennsylvania study found a correlation between happiness and income growth, even past an annual income of $80,000. This is in contrast to...
Stages of Freedom is working on a major project to build a year-round public swimming pool for the people of Providence. With too few pools and the fact that most are open for only 5-6 weeks out of the year, and some with restricted...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Morning showers give way to partial clearing with morning and evening lows in the upper 60’s sandwiched around an afternoon high in the upper 80’s with a light westerly breeze. It’s an...
Photo: Rogers High School Class of 2023 graduates Antonio Boyd and Brettyn-Olivia Newsome of Newport are among just five students statewide who will receive scholarships worth $320,000 over four years. Nearly 70 students across Rhode...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure begins to give way as a cold front approaches from the west with some showers expected during the overnight hours. Morning lows in the upper 50’s warm to the low 80’s with a southerly...
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Shake Shack has opened in Garden City, Cranston Gina Raimondo’s official portrait at the RI State House will be revealed this Thursday, Aug. 17th Two white male Business owners are suing the...
Skills for Rhode Island’s Future (www.skillsforri.com), the statewide workforce intermediary and organizer of the PrepareRI high school internship program, is hosting the graduation ceremony for over 300 students who have completed...
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness and exercise I have been involved in the fitness and nutrition Business for three decades and been exercising for 40 years now. I will tell you four things about myself and my company. 1....
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure builds in from the west with a mostly clear day, maybe some fair weather cumulus dotting the sky from time to time with a westerly breeze gusting to 25 mph. It’s an “A”...
VA extends deadline Through Monday for Veterans and survivors to apply for PACT Act benefits backdated to August 10, 2022 NOTE: John A. Cianci of ITAM will be at ROMA Restaurant on Federal Hill on Monday, 10am to 4pm to assist anyone...
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer Looking for Liars (Lyrics by the Complaints and Joe Martira) I understand the loneliness that widows live with on a daily basis. Many find themselves on dating websites, looking...
Attorney General Neronha objects to proposed increases to 2024 statewide healthcare insurance rates Proposed increase would affect more than 166,000 Rhode Islanders across individual plans and large and small employer group plans Attorney...
By Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Instead of spending money to have your yard waste picked up and hauled off to a composting facility and then turning around and buying organic matter for the garden and flower beds, why not just...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure system develops over the Tennessee Valley and quickly moves through New England during the day with showers and rain by mid afternoon, embedded thunderstorms and heavy rain possible during...
by Joe Peticca, chef, Red Stripe Restaurant Red Stripe Mussels: Indulge in Red Stripe’s signature dish, where succulent mussels are bathed in a luscious broth featuring the freshest ingredients. Plump cherry tomatoes burst...
