Archive for July 2022
Newport Car Museum founder event: “Gunther Talks Cars”
“Gunther Talks Cars” – Saturday, July 23 – 11 am and again at 2 pm Last month we introduced five new cars. This month Founder Gunther Buerman will speak live at the Newport Car Museum about the 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (Re-Body) and the 1968 Volvo P1800S. Please join us for this new series that highlights the historic significance of selected…
Read MoreUPDATED: Hope Street tested as a biker’s Urban Trail
UPDATED: 8-2-2022 (this is a developing story) As plans come closer to an October “test” of turning a good portion of Hope Street into shared bike lanes, eliminating parking, increasing congestion on a dangerously already-slim roadway, and causing businesses are stepping forward to express concern about the ability of their customers to reach their stores.…
Read MoreThe Camp Cronin experience – now’s the moment for Divine Providence – Vincent Marzullo
by Vincent Marzullo, special to RINewsToday For close to 10 years now a recreational property in Pt. Judith that is owned by the City of Providence has been neglected due to the lack of consensus, coordination, and commitment between both the Providence City Council and the past and current Mayors of Providence. Providence acquired the…
Read More(Updated) Local electric rates to soar, be prepared – Rhode Island Energy
(See update to the original story at bottom of article) Issuing a press release with this title – “Rhode Island Energy Encourages Customers to Prepare Now for Significantly Higher Winter Electricity Supply Prices” – Rhode Island Energy, the new owner of National Grid, formerly New England Electric, residents of Rhode Island have been “forewarned” about…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, July 22, 2022 -John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Morning lows in the low 70’s with afternoon highs in the mid 90’s and dangerous heat indices over 100 expected. A breeze out of the southwest will not help much. * John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island and settled in Johnston, where he grew…
Read MoreART! Point Well Taken – at Sprout CoWorking – TONIGHT
The July show at The Gallery at Sprout CoWorking (166 Valley St) is titled “Point Well Taken”, showcasing the latest experiments in fiber arts by Rhode Island Threads members. The Gallery at Sprout Providence will be open to the public to see the artwork in-person weekdays from 9am to 3pm, or by appointment. The exhibition…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 20-07-22 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Did you know that 20% of the estimated 60,000 veterans in Rhode Island are receiving VA compensation for an illness or condition due to military service? Question: I completed a claim and filed it with the VA and have not heard anything. What should…
Read More“Timeless” Under the Elms TODAY – John Brown House
The Rhode Island Historical Society’s 25th season, “Concerts Under the Elms” will feature a local favorite – Timeless – Thursday, July 21st as part of their six-week series on the lawn of the John Brown House Museum, 52 Power Street on corner of Benefit Street on the East Side of Providence. Short and sweet the…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, July 21, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist ___ Another scorcher, highs busting into the low 90’s with dew points in the 70’s….beat-you-down apparent temperature around 100. More cloud cover today, so some relief, and the outside chance for a late day shower or thunderstorm. A breeze out of the south will gust 20-30 mph again. * John Donnelly…
Read MoreJamestown Harp Festival
Jamestown Harp Festival — A Seaside Festival to benefit Bridgemark Addiction and Recovery Center About this Event Festival highlights include a Reception & Concert at the Jamestown Arts Center on July 21,2022, at 7:30 pm and a Matinee Concert on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at 3:00 pm. Listen to internationally renowned harpists Marta Power, Tamman…
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