Archive for January 2024
Railroad Hobby Show, largest railroad-themed trade show in America coming up – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer This coming weekend, January 27th and 28th, the Amherst Railway Society will host their annual Model Railroad extravaganza at the Big E Expo Center in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Saturday hours are 9 to 5. Sunday hours are 10 to 5. For GPS Coordinates, use the following info: 875 Memorial Avenue, West…
Read MoreIn the Arena… Joe Paolino Jr. interviews East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva
Each week Joe Paolino Jr. talks with leaders in Rhode Island about emergent issues. Here, back a few weeks ago, Paolino interviewed the Mayor of East Providence, Bob DaSilva – and they talk about the beginnings of the Washington Bridge re-construction – but also new waterfront developments and Metacomet Country Club. Be sure to watch…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Special request for Charlie – at Operation Pawsibility Project
Charlie is available through the Operation Pawsibility Project and his foster mom says he is the perfect pup. Within 3 weeks of his time with his foster mom, he’s learned to sit, stay, wait for food and is starting to ring a bell when he wants to go outside (how cool is that??). Tragically, his…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 21, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Clear, with high pressure taking over from the west, with lots of winter sun warming things up just slightly, afternoon highs around 30 from morning lows in the teens with a northwesterly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Mistakes to avoid when buying bread – Chef Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza Hello RINT friends: Carol R. from Marshall Minnesota, asked about choosing the right bread when confronted with the many varieties in supermarkets: Here we go Carol! Buying bread is common for many people, and choosing the right type and quality is essential to suit your preferences and dietary needs. When…
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather for Jan. 20/21, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 1/20/24: A weak mid level disturbance glides through the area stirring up some cloud cover but no precip during the day. Chilly, with afternoon highs in the low 20’s from morning lows in the teens with a light westerly breeze. It’s a “C” day! Sunday 1/21/24: Clear, with high pressure…
Read MoreIn The News… for January 20, 2024
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY RI House Oversight Committee will hold hearings on St. Mary’s Home – and on the I-195 bridge failure $26M to repair Providence sidewalks and improve ADA accessibility Raising Canes chicken restaurant opened in Johnston on January 17th Tiverton puts 6-month moratorium on new construction Warren says no to densely designed affordable…
Read MoreRacial disparities in swimming – and drowning. Stages of Freedom’s Swim Empowerment – David Salzillo
by David Salzillo David Salzillo is a student at Providence College. He wrote this piece for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and submitted it to RINewsToday for publication. Follow Salzillo at his blog on Substack, Salzillo’s Two Cents (Salzillo’s Two Cents). “Today I am [writing] of Mr. Ray Rickman, a former Rhode Island state representative…
Read MoreBehold, NYC’s Tudor City – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributor Photo, top: Top levels, including roof terrace, of Windsor Tower, one of 13 in Tudor City. (Wikipedia). Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. I had lunch today (by now, yesterday) at Maven’s, a newly opened Jewish delicatessen in that plaza just off Hope Street as it…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Unveiling Part 3 of our blueprint: A New Year’s resolution for a healthier you – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise, fitness and health In this segment, we delve into the significance of maintaining a robust lower back, especially for individuals aged 40 and above . The lower back is a crucial component of the core, and as we age, it becomes susceptible to common injuries. The key question…
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