Archive for October 2022
Business Beat: Altered Reality Entertainment (Comic Con) pops with new brand, events
After fifteen years of producing pop culture events in Southeastern New England, including events such as Southcoast Toy and Comic Show, Terror Con, and its flagship Rhode Island Comic Con, as well as Colorado Springs Comic Con, the owners of Altered Reality Entertainment, LLC, Steven and Connie Perry announced this week plans for a major…
Read MoreRI Weather for October 21, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure settles in as low pressure moves farther away offshore and into northeastern Canada, reducing the amount of wind that we’ll see. Still just a bit breezy, some gusts around 20 mph with a morning low in the low 40’s rising to the low 60’s in the afternoon. ___ John…
Read MoreOutdoors RI: Starting them young – get your “Critter Kit”
Science Learning Gone Wild! DEM Offers Free Wildlife Curriculum “Critter Kits” for Elementary Educators The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is excited to announce that Rhody Critter Kits are back for another year. Educational resources for K-8 educators organized thematically into learning modules, Critter Kits contain lesson plans, activities, videos, hands-on learning guides, and…
Read MoreRhode Island leads the US in flu shots – let’s keep it that way
Flu shots encouraged for all Rhode Islanders older than six months of age Leaders from the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC) gathered yesterday at PCHC’s Chafee Health Center to officially kick off Rhode Island’s 2022-2023 flu vaccination campaign. Governor McKee said, “Getting a flu shot is your best…
Read MoreApple Pie Bars with Salted Dulce De Leche – Alison Mountford
By Alison Mountford, contributing chef ABOUT – The dulce de leche drizzle is optional but worth every minute! You can spoon the leftovers on ice cream or dip in pretzels or short bread cookies later. It will last a few weeks in the fridge once transferred to a Tupperware. ** Make sure the can remains…
Read MoreCoventry HS Head Basketball Coach Jim Moretti brings 40+ years to Oakers – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter The journey that led Coach Jim Moretti to the top spot of the Division II Coventry Oakers has been, as they say, a long and winding road. In the beginning the 1975 graduate of Cranston West had an idea about where he wanted to be in the coaching ranks. As a…
Read MoreRI Weather for October 20, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Still clear and chilly with cooler air mixing down from aloft. High pressure continues to push in behind the cold front off the east coast, leading to breezy conditions with a southwesterly wind gusting towards 30 mph. Morning low in the low 40’s rise to the upper 50’s. ___ John Donnelly…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (ProJo, Cemetery, Thanksgiving… ) 20-10-22 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer Editor’s Note: We are pleased to announce that content from this column written by John A. Cianci will now be shared with readers of the Providence Journal’s Veterans Voice column. Their column which runs on Mondays, written by veteran Frank Lennon, began their first content sharing with us this…
Read MoreNarragansett Council Boy Scouts of America hosts 1st Jamboree in 20 years
Scouts from across the Northeast will come together for a historic campout and celebration at Fort Adams State Park from Friday, October 21 through Sunday, October 23. This is the first Jamboree hosted by the Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America in over 20 years. During the three-day “Adventure at the Fort,” Scouts will participate…
Read MoreART! Gallery Night in Providence
Photo: Studio Hop RI: Ann-Marie Gillett Hop on the Gallery Night trolley this Thursday, the 20th. Join one of their 6 free guided tours, or make your own tour and follow along at your own pace. Learn more about what’s showing and what galleries you can visit on our website! If you’d like to reserve your…
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