Archive for January 2023
BankRI grants support work of 23 Rhode Island nonprofits
Twenty-three Rhode Island nonprofits have received funding to support their work from Bank Rhode Island (BankRI). With a particular focus on programs that advance educational opportunities for at-risk populations, human services, and civic organizations improving our communities, the bank has awarded $89,885 in charitable grants. “This is an especially challenging time for nonprofits and an…
Read MoreBalsamic Butter Chicken – Alison Mountford
Recipe for Balsamic Butter Chicken by Chef Alison Mountford
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (CHAMPVA, events, discounts…), 26-1-23 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Did you know the Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center (PVAMC), Chalkstone Ave, Providence RI offers FREE tax preparation for veterans starting February 5th? The services are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, February 5 through April 15, 2023. This free service is for veterans enrolled in PVAMC. The service…
Read MoreSamantha Moffat, a success on and off the field – John Cardullo
By John Cardullo, sportswriter Photos: Nicole Moffat, for RINewsToday Pilgrim High School two sport athlete Samantha Moffat is a success both on and off the field. But it wasn’t entirely a smooth ride. Samantha Moffat, Sami to her friends, is one of those many high schoolers who have taken up sports at a young age…
Read MoreIt’s B-I-N-G-O for the RI Children’s Dyslexia Center
This Sunday, January 29th at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, join over 200 people to play BINGO for a great cause – the RI Children’s Dyslexia Center. The event will be held at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 2115 Broad Street, in Cranston. Doors open at 12 Noon and Games Start at 1:00 PM $10…
Read MoreART! Fakes & Forgeries, Spring Bull Gallery
(Photo: Jane Robbins – “Waiting” after Edgar Degas – Pastel, 18″x24″ – $1400) The 32nd annual Fakes & Forgeries exhibit at Spring Bull Gallery in Newport opened this week and will continue until February 26th. 32nd Annual Fakes & Forgeries is an exhibit of artistic reproductions or creative interpretations of the old and new masters.…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape – Jan. 25, 2023 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien, contributing writers, commentary ARETHA FRANKLIN CANCELLED? WHAT? Hey, did you guys see the story in the NYP about some folks in the trans community who wanted to cancel the “Queen of Soul”? Yea, they went after her and said “Natural Woman” was dangerous. No. It’s not a joke.…
Read MoreIt’s time for – Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local schools and libraries and appears…
Read MoreRI Weather for January 25, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A low pressure system currently tearing apart the southeastern US looms on the horizon, first cloud cover associated with it shrouds the region in the predawn hours. We can expect first flakes by 1 pm or so, then a steady light snow with only minimal accumulations before changing over to a…
Read MoreBritain embraces tradition. Will King Charles keep mum? – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer on architecture Dezeen reports that, in Britain, the Tory government’s minister for housing, Michael Gove, has thrown his support behind the idea of a university-level school for classical and traditional architecture and urbanism. He even wrote the foreward to a private think-tank paper backing the proposed…
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