Archive for August 2023
Industrial Trust lit up again! – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Photo, above: The Industrial Trust Bank Building lit up on August 7, 2023, David Brussat I don’t know how long this has been going on behind my back, but it sure does make me happy. After visiting a friend this evening and driving home in the…
Read MoreRI Veterans: PACT ACT deadline TODAY. When it doubt, fill it out – John A. Cianci
The PACT Act and your VA benefits From the VA: The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 9, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Frontal system heads out to sea replaced by high pressure and nice dry air. Morning lows in the mid to upper 60’s rising to the mid 80’s with a northwesterly breeze. It’s an “A-” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah,…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape, August 9, 2023 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, commentary HAVE WE ALWAYS BEEN THIS FAKE? The other day I was sitting with my mother, and we were watching some “shopping channel” and after 15 minutes I thought… “My God. Have WE (THE COLLECTIVE) always been so fake”?! In the press over the past few years, there…
Read MoreWe Cook! Red Stripe Mussels – Joe Peticca
by Joe Peticca, chef, Red Stripe Restaurant Red Stripe Mussels: Indulge in Red Stripe’s signature dish, where succulent mussels are bathed in a luscious broth featuring the freshest ingredients. Plump cherry tomatoes burst with sweetness, while a velvety blend of pesto and cream adds richness and density to the broth. Fragrant garlic and shallots lend…
Read MoreTime 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 MoreHistory of the Italians in Rhode Island – with Chef Historian Walter Potenza
We are delighted to extend an open invitation to all history enthusiasts, culinary lovers, and anyone eager to delve into the captivating story of Italian immigration in Rhode Island as we host a remarkable free lecture featuring the esteemed Chef Historian Walter Potenza. With a passion for culinary arts and history, Chef Walter Potenza has…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 8, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure system passes through with showers ending during the morning and partial clearing by the afternoon. Still muggy, with morning lows in the upper 60’s and afternoon highs in the mid 80’s with a gusty southwesterly wind. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Rosanna Salcedo to lead Community Preparatory School, 2024
Community Preparatory School’s Board of Trustees announced that Rosanna Salcedo has been named Head of School, effective July 1, 2024. Salcedo, an experienced educator and administrator, is only the second person to lead the independent middle school since it was founded in 1984. Currently the Dean of Equity and Inclusion at Cambridge School of Weston,…
Read MoreART! To the river, at Gilbert Stuart Museum – Herman Brewster
Herman Brewster is a Rhode Island photographer. These photos are the result of his yearly visit to the Gilbert Stuart Museum and the river that flows out of Carr Pond through the property and under Gilbert Stuart Road into Pettaquamscutt River. Brewster says, “The river is my primary reason for the visit. Every visit produces…
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