Archive for July 2023
UPDATED: Cranston’s Itri Park – Grand Opening, ribbon cutting, concert
UPDATED: From the Grand Opening of Itri Park: The video posted by Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins, with Gene Valicenti, hosting opening ceremonies: Photos from the big event: ___ Mayor Hopkins Announces Park Grand Opening Mayor Ken Hopkins has announced the inaugural celebration for the new park in Knightsville TODAY, Saturday, July 8th. A formal speaking…
Read MoreProvidence Gay Flag Football League takes home first 2 national tournament titles
The Providence Gay Flag Football League (PVDGFFL) has secured two national tournament championships – the first in the league’s history – with wins in two divisions at the annual Pride Bowl tournament in Chicago. Held on the banks of Lake Michigan, this year’s Pride Bowl drew more than 750 players from the U.S. and Canada, who…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: 4th of July, small town Maine style, 2A of our forefathers – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer The 4th of July – a Holiday brought to you by people who owned guns. Our rebellion in 1776 was a success because colonists were aware of the need to own firearms to secure a free state. The same people realized they also needed to band together. While much of the…
Read MoreThe Power of Lived Experience: Why peer support is essential for recovery – Ocean State Stories
This story is published in partnership between RINewsToday.com and Ocean State Stories, a journalism initiative at Salve Regina University. by Ann MacDonald ‘We want people to know that they don’t have to be alone in their mental health challenges.’ Jeremiah Rainville, manager of peer programs at NAMI Rhode Island, the local chapter of the National…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Happy belated Birthday, America! – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Dr. Mari Nardolillo Dias “…What’s that I smell in the air? The American Dream” (Miss Saigon) Happy Birthday to America! (She, her, hers). America turned 247 years old this week amidst torrential rains. I can hear the belated fireworks now, several days later. Many feel she has survived but is currently in the intensive care…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for July 7, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Another warm one, but 90 may be tough to reach, due to some added cloud cover ahead of a slow cold front that will generate showers and tstms for western New England. Morning lows in the upper 60’s climb to the mid 80’s with a south-southeasterly breeze. It’s a “B” day!…
Read MoreCongress to legislate beauty – restoring dignity to American architecture – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Photo, top: FBI headquarters (1975) in Washington, the sort of federal building we usually get. (FBI) Washington, D.C., should be built in a manner that seeks to exalt Americans’ reverence for the principles of our founders, as embodied in the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and…
Read MoreWe Cook! Red Stripe’s Giant Cookie Pie – Joe Peticca
by Joe Peticca, contributing chef, Sous Chef, Red Stripe Red Stripe’s Giant Cookie Pie: Delve into a delightfully delicious dessert with Red Stripe’s Giant Cookie Pie! This mouthwatering treat combines the rich flavors of semi-sweet chocolate and white chocolate chips, baked to buttery perfection in a six-inch skillet. Once golden and gooey, this delectable dessert…
Read MoreA Greener View: Summer Gardening To-Do List – Jeff Rugg
By Jeff Rugg, contributing writer With the hot weather of summer, there may not be much to do in your landscape, but there are a few things that need to be watched for so that the landscape stays healthy. Rain in summer across North America usually comes in a few heavy thunderstorms with many hot,…
Read MoreThe walk on the 4th – see and be seen… dry and fed at Linden Place – Ann Clanton
by Ann Clanton, contributing writer Photo, top: Retired General Richard Valent in his M15S1 1/4 ton Jeep, by John Cianci Along the route… Ann-Allison Clanton was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island. As principal of Ann Clanton Communications, Ann has more than two decades of experience as a communications and public affairs consultant. She…
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