Problem Solvers Caucus key to bringing back House Aging Committee By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues H.R. Res. 583, Reestablishing the Permanent House Select Committee on Aging (HSCoA), chances were growing slim...
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Photo: 514 Broadway, the Prentice House, in Providence, where Anna and Laura Tirocchi had their dressmaking shop. Now known as the Wedding Cake House, it is a...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist The Low pressure system and associated frontal boundary remains close to the New England coastline, with an impulse of low pressure driving an intensification of rainfall potential with some offshore...
Hello there! I am a 3 (or so) year old boy from the mattress case! Casper, Serta, and I are the only ones left – Hurray, please, I really do want to go “home”. It took me a while to come around, like everyone else...
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Masking is now mandatory in some areas and recommended in others at Rhode Island College as they return to school – as Providence, Kent, and Newport County are now at high risk. The Rhode Island...
A new endeavor, grand opening and rebranding marks a monstrous start to her year. Four years ago, Dolly Towne found herself at a crossroads. She held a comfortable job working as...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 1/14/23: Colder air rushes in behind the vigorous cold front that is reluctant to make much progress out to sea. We’ll have some morning breezy drizzle followed by increasing winds with...
Community leaders, Business professionals, dignitaries and Governor McKee are planned for the festivities commemorating the first anniversary of Bookkeeping Towne, LLC in East Providence. CEO and Founder, Dolly Towne, DCB, plans...
Burn with Kearns: Limb strong – core weak. Why the core is so important the older we become I’m going to ruffle some feathers with this one, but, oh well. It is possible to be limb strong and core weak. In other words,...
By Dr. Mari Dias, contributing writer Dog Park Confessions It’s true. We dogs grieve all of the same emotions that go along with grief when we lose a human or a furry friend. In her book, “How Animals Grieve”...
Obesity among children has skyrocketed. One reason may be an unHealthy backlash of anti-fat-shaming campaigns that are putting our children in danger. According to a recent study from Georgia Southern University, parents don’t recognize...
Did you know? Newport Public Schools enrolls every 4th grader into a 16-week fall/spring Sail Newport Pell School Science and Sailing Program? Added to that is a marine-oriented STEAM curriculum taught at Sail Newport by Pell teachers,...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist The cold front squeezes out what seems like all of the rain in the sky through the latest Friday the 13th morning, blown around by occasionally high wind gusts approaching 40 mph out of the southwest....
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A warm front extending out from a mid-western low pressure system will push in light rain beginning around 11am and gradually become a little steadier by evening with some heavier pockets thrown in....
Rhode Island Foundation awards nearly $160,000 in additional emergency grants to help keep people warm and fed this winter Hundreds of Rhode Island families will be healthier in the new year thanks to nearly $160,000 in emergency...
Pawtuxet Village Neighbors Outraged at Proposed Industrial Development on Pawtuxet River 100+ impacted neighbors and concerned citizens will attend Warwick Planning Board Wednesday Night at 6:00pm at Veterans Middle School Over...
Scholaroo conducted a comprehensive report to identify the best cities in the United States to raise a family. The study ranked 151 cities in 7 categories – Safety, Health, Finance, Education, Recreation, Quality of Life, and Home...
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 John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure moves southward into New England from Quebec, bringing slightly cooler air into the region for the day. A low in the mid 20’s rises to the mid 30’s with a nearly calm northerly breeze,...
Hartford Avenue Couples Shelter A vacant building at 662 Hartford Avenue in Providence, owned by the Rhode Island Department of Behavior Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH) will become a 24/7 shelter for...
by Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien, contributing writers, commentary Check your lottery tickets! My guess is many of you reading this ran out and got your MEGA MILLIONS tickets yesterday. I know I sure did! We all drive away...