Archive for May 2023
TODAY! Cranston SpringFest – Rolfe Square
This Sunday the 21st from 10-4pm Cranston Police, We Be Jammin Events and the City of Cranston will be hosting the 2nd annual SpringFest on Rolfe Street in Cranston. Food and drinks, crafts, entertainment, and fun for all. Even a hot dog eating contest. Free parking behind Cranston City Hall. Take a leisurely stroll through…
Read MoreIn the Arena – with One Neighborhood Builders
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews people of influence and leadership in Rhode Island. This week he speaks with the head of One Neighborhood Builders, Jennifer Hawkins. Here they talk about affordable housing, and homelessness in Rhode Island and the issues that can be tackled to make it easier for agencies and programs to address…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for May 21, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Rain drivers clear out of town, with overcast skies gradually opening up to partly cloudy by mid afternoon. A light west-northwesterly breeze dries things out, allowing for an afternoon high in the low 70’s and lows in the upper 50’s. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Sky is at the Providence Animal Control Center
Hello! I am a 4 year old guy who came in as a stray. I am very nice and a good boy, especially once we become friends. I take treats gently, and I don’t get overly excited. Refreshing for a husky, right?! When I do get the zoomies, I calm nicely after my short bursts,…
Read MoreGov. McKee and RI Housing announce $101 million for 1,400+ housing units, 3,000 jobs
Governor Dan McKee and RIHousing announced the award of more than $101 million in funding to support the construction and preservation as well as operating costs of over 1,400 units of housing across Rhode Island. Of the 1,481 units, over 1,200 will be affordable housing. The announcement was made earlier this morning at RIHousing’s May…
Read MoreTime to plant – Sale this weekend, rain or shine, at Southside Community Land Trust
This year’s Plant Sale will feature thousands of vegetable, herb and fruit plants grown from seed in our greenhouse, as well as hundreds of sought-after perennials grown by generous Southside Community Land Trust friends who donate them (including some of the finest nurseries in the state). All weekend long a great lineup of local musicians…
Read MoreBringing back beauty, Australia – David Brussat
Winner of Sydney is Beautiful architecture design contest by David Brussat
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather, May 20/21, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 5/20/23: Low pressure from the southwest teams up with a cold front from the west to provide us the awesomeness of rain from 9am until 5am Sunday, heavy at times during the afternoon and evening. Southeasterly winds gusting to 30 mph with a high in the low 60’s follow a…
Read MoreIn the news… for May 20, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Comfort Inn in Dorchester, MA to use 99 rooms for homeless New FedEx building operating in Pawtucket after leaving Cumberland Demonstrators for bail reform protested outside of RI District Court, tieing themselves together, shutting down the ability for ACI buses to transport Women & Infants large expansion has ballooned from $24…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Train smarter not harder. Max your gym time – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise and fitness As I approach 57 this June, (holy crap) for perspective my dad died at 48 years old. Is it easy to stay fit and healthy as you age? Some days it is, and some days it’s a struggle. The struggle is the days that you can…
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