Archive for September 2022
RI Weather for September 16, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist The brilliance is extended for another day, crisp and clean air and a rich blue sky dotted with an occasional lonely cloud. Chilly to start, morning lows around 50 warming nicely to the low 70’s on a gentle northwesterly breeze. ___ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back…
Read MoreThe Forgotten Souls of Burnside Park – Brendan Higgins
By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer – commentary The park is located in downtown Providence. It sits between Washington Street and Exchange Terrace in the heart of Kennedy Plaza. It has a majestic water fountain. During the warm weather, the park is used for musical performances and religious gatherings. There is a playground for children to…
Read MoreMayor-elect Smiley on Hope St. bike path: “If the business owners & residents don’t want it…
Photo: Brett Smiley Twitter page, during rain and flood storm Providence mayoral candidates were very involved with the potential trial of the Hope Street Bike Path. In a congratulatory interview with the winner – incoming Mayor Brett Smiley – WPRO’s Gene Valicenti grilled the new Mayor on several topics – one of which was Bike…
Read MoreBishop Hendricken students visit with 132 colleges at largest private college fair in state
Bishop Hendricken hosts 132 colleges on campus this Friday Bishop Hendricken High School will host 132 colleges and universities from across the United States on campus this Friday, September 16, 2022 as part of the largest private college fair in Rhode Island, and the largest in school history. The fair, which takes place from 7am-10am in both Pepin…
Read MoreRI Weather for September 15, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist As good as it gets. High pressure to our northwest continues driving in dry air on northwesterly breezes. Low dew points in the 40’s clear the way for a deep blue and cloudless sky. Crisp morning lows around 60 rising to around 70 in the afternoon with gusts towards 20 mph.…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (vet assistance, parade…) 15-09-22 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Starting off with a question from one of our readers. What does it mean to be combined 100 percent VA disability – and the award reads I am also P & T? John, Exeter RI In your case, the 100% combined rating means the VA…
Read More(Updated) Martha’s Vineyard receives immigrants flown from Texas. Rhode Island as sanctuary state.
UPDATE: As we went to publication, we learned that 2 buses, with over 150 immigrants, primarily from Venezuela, arrived at the Naval Observation which is the home of Vice President Kamala Harris. They disembarked and gathered on the lawn. Harris was said to be at home, but with a day of appearances to make. US…
Read MoreWeeknight Ramen – Alison Mountford
By Alison Mountford, contributing chef to RINewsToday ACTIVE TIME – 10 minutes TOTAL TIME – 20 minutes If you’re into incredible ramen from restaurants be aware: this is not that. This is, “I love ramen’s comforting vibe and slurpy noodles, but I don’t have any seaweed on hand or time to cook a 15-hour dashi…
Read MoreART! Courting Caricatures, International Tennis Hall of Fame
by Nancy Thomas Courting Caricatures: The Art of Marcel Niederle Marcel Niederle was a well-known Czech artist and tennis fan specializing in painting, drawing, and illustrations. After spending a number of years in New York City as an illustrator for Sports Illustrated magazine, Niederle returned to his native Czechoslovakia and corresponded with the founder and…
Read MoreRI Weather for September 14, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Slightly cooler and much drier air settles in with high pressure from the west escorted on west-northwesterly breezes. Morning lows in the upper 50’s warm to the upper 70’s in the afternoon. Dew points will sink to the upper 50’s, driving the relative humidity down in Fall-ish style. ___ John Donnelly…
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