by Vincent Marzullo – commentary to RINewsToday The night before Tuesday’s Charles Street Tent Encampment demonstration I received an email from RI Department of Transportation (DOT) Director, Peter Alviti, suggesting that...
Photo: “What’s going on in Cranston” Facebook page (photo credit TBA) ST. MARY’S FEAST – Festival all day along with… Music – Games – Food Booths – Beer Garden at Civita Center...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Humidity rises with light southerly breezes ahead of a cold front that will trigger some evening showers and light rain that will carry through the night. Morning lows in the upper 60’s climb to...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Continually drying air as a continental airmass set up over the region. Still in the upper 80’s for afternoon highs after upper 60’s for morning lows with a light easterly breeze It’s...
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: We planted a new vegetable garden with a lot of different vegetable seeds. We killed the existing lawn grass by scraping the plants off, and we did some digging to loosen the soil. We covered the...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Dry air behind a cold frontal passage presents a much different airmass that we all will notice. Much drier air under a gradually clearing sky. Morning lows in the upper 60’s warm to the mid 80’s...
The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission announces four summer listening sessions, to hear from the public, retailers, cultivators, testers, patients, and more as the commissioners prepare to set rules and regulations for adult-use...
The Rhode Island Foundation today announced it has awarded nearly $1.2 million in grants to improve student performance in Providence, Pawtucket, Newport and Central Falls. The funding will support work to increase the number of teachers...
The RI Community Food Bank is currently feeding 80,000 Rhode Islanders per month, a significant jump of 21% more than the beginning of the year. Today, BankRI begins a month-long food drive at all its branches to help restock the shelves...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Sandwiched between two frontal systems, we’ll squeak by with a misty morning and evening with partly cloudy and humid conditions during the bulk of the day with a slight chance for an afternoon...
The Rhode Island League of Charter Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Chiara Deltito-Sharrott as its new executive director. The executive director is responsible for overseeing the organization’s general development,...
DaVinci Center appeals for safety, peace and order; Dignity Bus arriving; Cranston encampment m Photo: Dignity Bus R.I. (gassing up in Georgia, on the road – to Woonsocket) Dignity Bus coming to Woonsocket tomorrow –...
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “The pandemic handed us a Rubik’s Cube, transforming how and where we work.” – Gleb Tsipursky After almost three years, the existence of remote work has become a requirement for many...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Partial clearing takes place behind the cold frontal passage, but only minor humidity relief will be had, as the generally warm and humid air mass will remain in place. Misty morning low in the low...
by Ben Balint-Kurti , Brown ‘23.5 They don’t call it the Ocean State for nothing; every summer, Rhode Islanders flock to the many beaches that sit close by, looking for a swim to cool off. But swimming also has its costs:...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Trough of low pressure positioned over southern New England with showers and scattered thunderstorms likely particularly in the afternoon. A tight temperature range with lows in the low 70’s rising...
Photo: “John Waters puffs out a mixed message.” Wrong decade, but no matter. (Joaquín Aldeguer) by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There – a repose on Turner Classic Movies It seems that Turner Classic Movies...
By Emilio DiSpirito, Realtor and Co-owner of Engel & Völkers East Greenwich and Engel & Völkers Barrington East Bay In today’s real estate market, prospective homebuyers face a unique set of challenges. With pent-up...
Each week Joe Paolino Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island. This week he and Kristin Adamo speak about the convention and visitors bureau, its goals, and upcoming promotions, as well as tourism and economic development in the greater...
“Say my name, say my name…” After several years of dialogue about bringing Topgolf to Cranston, Rhode Island, construction is nearing completion, heralded by the bright red blinking lights seen in the neighborhoods...
I used to read “The Paper” now and then, but never missed the Saturday Morning Sports Section. I already knew The Sox were bums, the Bruins would blow it, The Pats stunk, and The Celtics were great. Before my eyes were clear, and...
