By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer Right now, all over the planet, there are literally thousands of young men and women trying to make it big in the crazy world of professional wrestling. They come from all walks of life. It...
by Dr. Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer on grief and grieving It is of no surprise that the loss of a pet oftentimes trumps the loss of a human. Our pets provide us with unconditional love and do not judge. We can always...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Some morning drizzle ends and then the heat pump takes over, dragging warm air in from the south and southwest. A cold front will try and slip through later in the day and evening, but not before...
By Alison Mountford, contributing chef ACTIVE TIME – 15 TOTAL TIME – 30 QUICK TIPS – I’ve included a recipe for the flatbread dough (which obviously increases the total time here) because, as doughs go,...
Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Colonel Oscar L. Perez announce Providence Police “Community Response Team” dedicated to combat the operation of illegal vehicles on City streets Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Colonel Oscar L. Perez...
Bishop Richard G. Henning, Coadjutor Bishop of Providence, will join the Bishop Hendricken High School community on its 49th Annual Hunger Walk this Holy Thursday, April 6, 2023. The walk will begin at St. Kevin Parish following a...
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Questions from one of our readers: Update on millions of dollars illegally charged to disabled Veterans living at the Veterans’ Home from 2007 to July 2021 (Full...
Senior B.F.A. art students at the University of Rhode Island have adapted to change along their college journey, because of the pandemic and due to the temporary closure of the Fine Arts Center for renovation this year. They...
PPS’ annual Most Endangered Property list is our organization’s signature statement on the stewardship of Providence’s rich architectural legacy. This year’s list puts a focus on publicly-owned buildings, an effort to emphasize...
by Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien, contributing writers, commentary Breaking the Heart of God How many people really get that we are standing on the threshold of eternity, and judgement day is coming? Not to sound like...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Frontal boundary stalls out to our south, with overrunning cloud cover and drizzle affecting the area through the day. We’ll have a midnight high in the upper 40’s cooling only to the lower 40’s...
New research by HousingWorks RI captures a significant gender gap by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Women may hold up more than half the sky. But, when it comes to the housing market in Rhode Island, the majority...
by Michael Morse, contributing writer She’s wandering on Hope Street, a busy street by anybody’s standards, no coat, blank expression, forward moving, no side glances, no look both ways, just straight ahead and oblivious. I...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Another trough of low pressure will pass through late with a chance for evening showers, but not before some warm air settles in for the day. Morning lows in the low 40’s rise to around 60 in the...
By Brendan Higgins Photos courtesy of Kelly Gentile – @BlindGirlPhotography On Sunday night, the Greenwich Odeum held a private screening for the independent film, Space Oddity. The movie was shot on location at the majestic...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure and cool dry air to start with below freezing morning lows. Afternoon highs will rise to the low 50’s under ample sunshine. A weak trough will swing in from well to our northwest and...
Since December the issue of Rhode Island children who are living outdoors or in unacceptable housing conditions, such as in cars or abandoned property, has posed a question that has no clear answer. Are homeless children neglected...
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “In the past a leader was a boss. Today’s leaders must be partners with their people; they no longer can lead solely based on positional power.” – Ken Blanchard Recently, I participated in...
Our Networking pick of the week will be with the Central RI Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, April 4th from 5 to 7pm at the Crows Nest Restaurant, 288 Arnolds Neck Drive in Warwick. Sponsored by Westerly Community Credit Union, the...
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues For over five years, Janet Bryant, 65, has been a caregiver for her 67-year-old husband, Paul, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. Their daughter, Alison, and husband Ryan,...
By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer She has helped countless people overcome obstacles in their lives. She removed the ceiling and broke down the walls in every direction in her own life. She is a born leader. Her enthusiasm...
