Archive for September 2021
Two rotten eggs & a peach – design against the uglification of I-195 land – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer on architecture Photo: Rendering of preferable proposal for apartment complex on east bank of Providence River. (Nelson) The I-195 District Redevelopment Commission, at its Sept. 20 meeting, looked at three proposals for mixed-use apartment complexes on former highway land east of the Providence River. One proposal…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, September 30, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorolgist Still cool, with an upper level low centered over the Canadian Maritimes, a reflected surface trough wheeling around will generate an early shower or two around sunrise before moving east and leaving behind partly cloudy skies thinning with time. Morning and evening lows in the low 50’s bookend an afternoon high…
Read More56th annual RailFair 2021 – Oct 2/3 – for families, children, collectors – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer The Nashua Valley Model Railroad Association (NVRRA) announces its 56th annual “Railfair 2021” model train show on Saturday October 2nd and Sunday October 3rd, 2021 (10am-4pm each day). Attractions include model railroad displays, layouts, exhibits, dealers, and a new children’s “caboose corner” containing all sorts of fun for families with…
Read MoreGrape Harvest Chicken with Shallots and Buratta Cheese – Anthony Salemme
by Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Serves 4 If you are a wine maker or wine enthusiast it is time to harvest your grapes. This is a simple yet tasty sauce for your every day chicken cutlet. 4 boneless chicken breasts 4 ounces Buratta cheese, sliced in quarters 1/3 cup flour 1 teaspoon sea salt ½…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 29 September 21 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans’ issues Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Q&A Q I am a married veteran with 2 children receiving 90% VA service-connected disability and unable to work due to my disabilities, does the VA offer health insurance for my spouse and children? – Ron from…
Read MoreMacArthur “Genius Grants” awarded – includes first Rhode Islander in 11 years – Jesse Shapiro.
Shapiro, a professor of economics, won $625,000 in no-strings-attached funds to advance his innovative research using data to understand and confront complex social issues. The MacArthur Foundation has named Jesse Shapiro, a professor of economics at Brown University, one of 25 MacArthur Fellows from across the nation for 2021. The fellowship’s financial award of $625,000…
Read MoreIf it’s Wednesday – it’s Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist _____ Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “Sour Grapes” – a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in multiple newspapers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts,…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, September 29, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A surface cold front passes well to our southeast, but cool upper level air will keep temps from climbing too high today, afternoon highs only reaching the mid 60’s under a partly cloudy sky with a light northwesterly breeze. Morning and evening lows drop to the mid 50’s. Fall is here.…
Read MoreART! Providence’s Memorial Bridge will add $1 Million public art – you get a vote.
A nation-wide call to artists and received over two hundred applications. A jury of experts selected the following five artists and artist teams to develop a design for an iconic work of public art to be sited in the Providence Innovation District Park near the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge. This inaugural, large-scale, signature,…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – September 29, 2021
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Healthcare mandatory vaccinations will be considered in court today in RI. The head of the healthcare demonstration group has announced for Governor. Barrington HS has 13 positive cases since Sunday – 1 staff member. Some are from sports teams. 100% of staff have been vaccinated. Brown University students may eat in…
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