Archive for July 2023
Secure your mortgage rate now: A late summer rate hike will impact homebuyers – Emilio DiSpirito
By Emilio DiSpirito, Realtor and Co-owner of Engel & Völkers East Greenwich and Engel & Völkers Barrington East Bay In today’s real estate market, prospective homebuyers face a unique set of challenges. With pent-up demand and limited housing supply, finding the perfect home has become increasingly competitive. However, there is an additional factor that potential…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Missy Moo at Providence Animal Control Center
Hello! I came to PAC as a nervous stray but, I have blossomed since then. I am soft and so sweet, I give kisses and I lean into my people. And, did I mention… I love other dogs! I am a small/squat, in your pocket type girl. I was definitely someone’s dog, I am good…
Read MoreIn the Arena, Kristen Adamo, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau
Each week Joe Paolino Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island. This week he and Kristin Adamo speak about the convention and visitors bureau, its goals, and upcoming promotions, as well as tourism and economic development in the greater Providence and Warwick areas. Hear about the next big events – including and Army Navy game coming…
Read More“Topgolf Providence” changes name to “Topgolf Rhode Island” when Cranstonians call foul
“Say my name, say my name…” After several years of dialogue about bringing Topgolf to Cranston, Rhode Island, construction is nearing completion, heralded by the bright red blinking lights seen in the neighborhoods and prominently from Route 37. At the groundbreaking one year ago while signage said “Topgolf Cranston – Rhode Island”, the speeches from…
Read MoreIn the news… for July 15, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Providence Restaurant Week goes through 7/22 Rhode Island residents, ages 55+, bring a valid Rhode Island ID to the Cardines Field in Newport on July 19 to receive free admission to a Newport Gulls game. Nicole J. Benjamin, a shareholder at Adler, Pollock & Sheehan in Providence, has been elected president…
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather, July 15/16, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 7/15/23: Partly cloudy skies with sporadic showers and an embedded thunderstorm here and there through the day with muggy conditions. Morning lows in the low 70’s rising to around 80 with a southerly breeze. It’s a “C” day! Sunday 7/16/23: Trough of low pressure positioned over southern New England with…
Read MoreOn the passing of Bill Reynolds… “For what it’s worth” – Michael Morse
I used to read “The Paper” now and then, but never missed the Saturday Morning Sports Section. I already knew The Sox were bums, the Bruins would blow it, The Pats stunk, and The Celtics were great. Before my eyes were clear, and the coffee was still piping hot, I got my fix of the…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for July 14, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Partly to mostly cloudy today with a front approaching from the west, ahead of which showers and some embedded thunderstorms will develop later in the day and evening. Still warm, afternoon highs in the upper 80’s after morning lows in the upper 60’s with a light southerly breeze. It’s a “B”…
Read MoreRI Hurricane Preparedness Week, Day #5 – Strengthen your home
The National Weather Service (NWS) Boston, MA has declared July 10th through July 14th as Hurricane Preparedness Week. Each day this week we will highlight a different preparedness topic. If you plan to ride out a hurricane in your home, make sure it is in good repair and up to local hurricane building code specifications.…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Pond weeds, nail polish, Brown Tail Moth scourge – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer The RI Division of Environmental Management (RIDEM) will be de-weeding Shippee Saw Mill Pond, Carolina Trout Pond and Breakheart Pond. Of the 3 ponds, Breakheart has the worst weed density. I fished both Carolina and Shippee and felt that they were not bad. Breakheart is weed laden, though. Looks like Breakheart will…
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