Archive for February 2023
Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup – Alison Mountford
By Chef Alison Mountford TOTAL TIME – 30 QUICK TIPS – If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can make this on the stove top by following the same instructions, simply boil the broth and potatoes until they’re tender. If you want to make this dairy free, use 1 can of coconut milk instead…
Read MoreLearn CPR for someone you love. Rhode Island based ResusciTech’s new training app
February is Heart Month. Learn CPR with ResusciTech smartphone app developed by Brown University students.
Read MoreBlack History Month with 28th annual Langston Hughes Community Poetry Reading
In its 28th year, the annual Langston Hughes Community Poetry Reading is a legacy event that remains the must-see opening entree into Black History Month events in Rhode Island. This Sunday, February 5th, 2023 celebration of poems from an international icon with Rhode Island ties, the late Langston Hughes, amplifies his extended reach beyond being…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (CHAMPVA, events, discounts…), 2-2-23 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Did you know the Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center (PVAMC), on Chalkstone Avenue in Providence offers FREE tax preparation for veterans starting February 5 to April 15, 2023? – The services are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday. This free service is for veterans enrolled in PVAMC.…
Read MoreRI Weather for Feb. 2, 2023 – Groundhog Day! – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist It’s Groundhog Day… Really uneventful weatherwise today, normal temp range with lows in the low 20’s rising to the mid and upper 30’s accompanied by a slightly gusty southwesterly breeze in the afternoon. Some morning clouds give way to a mostly sunny afternoon. Now, whether Punxatawney Phil sees his shadow, that’s…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape – Feb. 1, 2023 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien’s commentary on and for Rhode Island in Ron and Jen’s Great Escape
Read MoreRI Weather for February 1, 2023 – John Donnelly
Rhode Island Weather forecast
Read MorePawtucket teams checking trash and recycling bins. Will issue warnings and fines.
City of Pawtucket to police your trash bins
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 MoreRep. Sanchez’s bill to bring back teaching life skills – nutrition and cooking classes a start
Rep. Sanchez introduces legislation to require all students take nutrition classes Rep. Enrique Sanchez has introduced legislation (2023 H-5251) that would require all public high schools in the state to provide students with nutrition, food preparation and cooking courses annually. At this point the freshman representative has secured 9 sponsors and the bill is before…
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