Archive for April 2021
Mourning the Duck & Bunny
by David Brussat, contributing writer, Architecture Here and There The day before Easter Sunday the Duck & Bunny snuggery, in an elegant colonial on Wickenden Street. was torn down. By definition, a snuggery is “a cozy place.” The Duck & Bunny was that and more, a sweet salon for tea, crepes, cupcakes, cakes and other…
Read MoreLaurie White, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce & Joe Paolino, Jr.
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews people of interest on his program, “In The Arena”. The show airs at 7am on Sundays on ABC6. This week his guest is Laurie White, president of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. They discuss legislative tax policy and the future of business in Providence, as well as other…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – April 11, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist
Read MoreWomazetta Jones adds BHDDH to EOHHS responsibility, for now – Gina Macris
by Gina Macris, Developmental Disabilities News Photo: Womazetta Jones photo by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI Rhode Island’s chief health and human services executive, Womazetta Jones, will serve as interim director of the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) and conduct a “thorough review” of the agency, Governor Daniel McKee announced April 9. BHDDH…
Read MoreRI lowers vaccine age to 40; 16+ for some zip codes; adds pre-registration
Roughly 20,000 slots to open today at 5 p.m. As a part of ongoing efforts to get vaccine into communities hardest hit by COVID-19, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that residents of Woonsocket who are 16 years of age and older are eligible to register to get…
Read MoreYour RI Weekend Weather Wrap – April 10, 11, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 4/10/21: Another good day on tap to start the weekend, morning lows in the mid to upper 40’s and an afternoon high approaching 70 under partly cloudy skies. More clouds filter in later in the day in advance of a frontal system over the mid-west that will eventually bring…
Read MoreNewport Restaurant Week pivots: Dine in or out – delivery or pick up
April 9th – 18th, 2021 is Newport Restaurant Week. While things continue to look different, the popular dining event is planning a strong week, and a safe one, for local dining. Area restaurants will offer an assortment of crave-worthy discounts and deals for you to choose from. Think: BOGO deals, prix-fixe offerings, gift cards promotions…
Read MoreCNN’s John King to open URI inaugural Taricani Lecture Series
CNN’s John King to open inaugural Taricani Lecture SeriesTo discuss 2020 election, state of journalism, First Amendment KINGSTON, R.I. – April 7, 2021 – As millions of Americans attempted to understand the results of a protracted and historically divisive presidential election, they turned nightly to CNN to get the latest news from the network’s lead…
Read MoreFriday Fishing Tips – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer April 7th was opening day of Trout season in Little Rhody. From the pictures shown on the internet and “A Better 401 Fishing”, the people who were fortunate to get out and fish did fairly well. We’ll see how the results are this weekend. The day was a success there were…
Read MoreProvidence Rec Centers opening – Summer Jobs available
At a press conference held at the recreation center next to the Harry Kizirian Elementary School, Mayor Elorza announced plans for the “safe reopening” of all Providence Recreation Centers beginning Monday, April 12th. Providence is also offering youth summer employment opportunities to operate lunch program sites, camps, and water parks across the city, etc. All…
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