Archive for February 2022
Love-a-ly time at the Newport Car Museum
Culminating with a “Bring your loved one to the Museum for free!” day on Monday, Feb. 14th – Valentine’s Day – from 10am to 5pm, love is in full celebration for this weekend at the Newport Car Museum. The Monday Valentine’s Day Special provides free admission good with purchase of an adult ticket. No reservation…
Read MoreNational 211 Day – United Way 211 in Rhode Island
United Way 211 in Rhode Island took a record number of calls – 263,347 – in 2021. Requests for help with housing, food, and health information top needs among Rhode Islanders In 2021, United Way of Rhode Island’s 211 center handled 263,347 calls for help and information, making it the highest total in the program’s…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Feb. 10, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A weak cold front passes through during the day, but most of the dynamic energy remains north of our region, so we should see only some cloud cover interspersed with sunshine, and the slight chance of a midday shower, but chances for this are quite low. We’ll have some unusual warmth…
Read MoreRhythm and Roots – the year the music stopped
by Nancy Thomas Rhythm and Roots Music, Dance and Food Festival is over. At least that is the feeling we are left with after reading the email received by Chuck Wentworth on Wednesday afternoon. There is always hope when you see “suspending all operations” – and “2022 is cancelled”, and perhaps this is a soft…
Read MoreGov. McKee’s plan to lift statewide school mask mandate & indoor masking
Statement of Governor McKee after today’s announcement: With COVID-19 case and hospitalization data continuing to improve, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced plans to lift the statewide school mask mandate on March 4, allowing decisions about masking to be made by local school districts at that time. Additionally,…
Read MoreVeterans to Rally – TODAY – for Retiree Tax Relief
OSDRI is uniting with local veterans and veteran organizations to rally for an end to taxation on military retirements. OSDRI Executive Director Erik Wallin will emcee a rally Thursday, February 10 at 3:00 p.m. at the Rhode Island State House Rotunda to call on the General Assembly to pass Article 6 of Governor Dan McKee’s Fiscal Year 2023…
Read MorePort Wine Braised Pot Roast – Anthony Salemme
by Anthony Salemme, MealPVD, contributing chef Note: We’ve added a PDF file of this recipe for those who may want to download it, and/or print it – if you use this feature, let us know how it works for you. Serves 6 A savory satisfying comfort food meal. Cut Perfect for Sunday lunch or Valentine’s…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 10 February 22 – John A. Cianci
by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Itlalian American War Veterans (ITAM) Did you know you could take up to $600 ($300 single, $600 married) deduction for cash charitable donations to a veteran organization or other IRS approved charitable organization you made in 2021, even if you took the standard deduction in 2021? To…
Read MoreRhode Wars is coming – by Brendan Higgins
By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer Thursday afternoon a press conference was held at Arooga’s in Warwick to announce the upcoming CES Boxing extravaganza being held at the Crowne Plaza on February 19th with a 7pm bell time. The main event of the evening will feature the iconic Jaime Clampitt (22-5-2, 7 KO’s) vs…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Feb. 9, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Things may finally dry up for a day, at least. Plenty of sun with decent winter high temperatures in the low 40’s grace the afternoon, after morning lows in the upper 20’s. Light southwesterly breezes will eventually draw in some additional low level moisture late, so there’s a small chance for…
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