Archive for July 2021
UPDATED: Public pools struggle to open amidst repairs, renovations, lack of lifeguards
This is a developing story… Photo: Courtesy, Leah Williams Metts After 2 days of calls to the city of Providence to determine the status of the public pools, particularly the pool at the Davey Lopes Recreation Center, and receiving mixed messages about opening, construction and adjustments, the city released a statement about the status of…
Read MoreUPDATES! Celebrating July 4th in Rhode Island with fireworks, parades, music, food…
Here is a comprehensive list of fireworks and activities around Rhode Island over the next few days. If you know of an event not on the list, get in touch with us at [email protected] UPDATES: Many dates have changed – this will continue to be updated throughout the weekend – check back often! FRIDAY, JULY…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: Time – by Mari Dias
by Dr. Mari Dias, contributing writer “We all have our time machines. Some take us back, they’re called memories. Some take us forward, they’re called dreams. “ (Jeremy Irons) “We kill time. We save time. We rob and get robbed of time, we lose time, and we have all the time in the world. But…
Read MoreURI reverses plan to destroy Veteran-themed art – now will “uncover and preserve” murals
In an email sent to URI students, alums, and others by the URI office of Communications, URI’s Senior Leadership announced it will now “uncover and preserve the 1950s-era murals in the lower level of the Memorial Union”. The decision of the university includes providing written context to the murals as well as issuing an RFP…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – July 1, 2021
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY The top weekly unemployment insurance payment will increase $62 to $661 per beneficiary for claims effective July 4, the Department of Labor and Training said in a news release. Theatre by the Sea will open for performances starting on July 9th. Vermont becomes the first state to reach 80% vaccination. Pawtucket and Central Falls…
Read MoreYour RI Weather, Today – July 1, 2021
by John Donnelly, meteorologist With the heat wave technically over, we’ll open July with relief in the form of cloud cover and showers with an approaching frontal system beginning in the late morning and carrying through the late afternoon. As low pressure along the frontal boundary draws near, showers should become more numerous and become…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 1 July 21 – John A. Cianci
by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Veteran Home Loan Guarantee Did you know a Veteran, service members on active duty, National Guard and Reserve members, surviving spouse of a veteran can be purchase a house with no money down or little or no money required at closing?…
Read MoreRecipe for the 4th: Grilled Zucchini & Summer Squash Salad – Anthony Salemme
Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash Salad By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef This is a simple side salad to go with grilled meats or seafood this 4th of July weekend – enjoy! Serves 6 2 zucchini 2 summer squash 1 red onion, peeled 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon rosemary…
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