In the Arena: Christopher Marsella, Marsella Development Corp.

Christopher Marsella, a man in a suit, standing in front of a wall.

Each week Joe Paolino Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island – in politics, nonprofits, and corporate world. This week he talks with Chris Marsella who has developed much of downtown Providence – such as the Citizens Bank building, and the upcoming train station. He is also President of the Providence Foundation. Watch In the Arena…

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Rhode Island Weather for July 2, 2023 – John Donnelly

A map displaying Rhode Island weather.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist A warm front approaches from the southwest with afternoon showers likely on southerly breezes. Morning lows in the low to mid 60’s and afternoon highs in the low 70’s. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and…

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Your Rhode Island Weekend Weather, July 1/2, 2023 – John Donnelly

A map showing the weather for Saturday in Massachusetts, specifically Rhode Island weather.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 7/1/23: A partly cloudy day to start the weekend, with some humidity on southeasterly breezes through the day. Morning lows in the mid 60’s and afternoon highs in the mid to upper 70’s. It’s a “B” day! _ Sunday 7/2/23:          A warm front approaches from the southwest with afternoon…

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Burn with Kearns: How to hit it and not quit it when you’re 40 – Kevin Kearns

A man in boxing shorts posing in a field.

by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise and fitnesss Ok, we all heard about HIIT( High Intensity Interval Training). It’s the latest rage with gyms like Orange Theory popping up everywhere. What is it? HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is a training technique in which you give all-out, one hundred percent effort through quick, intense…

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In the news… for July 1, 2023

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will receive $13.5 million in federal funding to expand service and grow its hybrid electric bus fleet. A bear was found in Pawtucket, tranquilized and removed Mayor Smiley signed the budget for city of Providence Ed Sheeran is in concert at Gillette on June 30…

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RI Vegan Chef Challenge, all of July at local restaurants

Rhode Island's ultimate plant-based culinary challenge, featuring talented chefs creating innovative vegan dishes.

There’s never been a better time to try vegan! Presented by animal advocacy organizations Vegan Outreach and Rhode Island Vegan Awareness, the second annual Rhode Island Vegan Chef Challenge kicks off on July 1st.  Local chefs will be competing for your votes with creative and delicious plant-based menu options. Veganism is on the rise, and…

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