Archive for February 2024
Business Beat: Bill Kitsilis named to national Restaurant Assoc. Board. Owns 2 RI restaurants.
Bill Kitsilis, of Angelo’s Palace Pizza & Antonio’s Pizza by the Slice, Added to the National Restaurant Association’s 2024 Board of Directors The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) is proud to announce that former RIHA Chairman of the Board, Bill Kitsilis, owner of Angelo’s Palace Pizza and Antonio’s Pizza by the Slice, has been appointed to the National Restaurant Association…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for February 11, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Northwesterly flow brings back some cooler air, afternoon highs expected to cap out in the upper 40’s from morning lows in the mid 30’s with a light northwesterly breeze under a partly to mostly cloudy sky. It’s a “B-” day! Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Selecting Salmon – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza Friends: The Ask Chef Walter feature is highly popular because it puts you, the reader, within walking distance of a professional Master Chef for all your questions. Last week, Jonathan W from Dumont, New Jersey, asked about a comprehensive guide to selecting the Best Salmon at the store. Here we…
Read More“Save Pawtucket’s Ott Mansion”, same message today, after 16 years of grace – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer The headline of this post is the same as when I wrote it as my weekly column for the Providence Journal in 2008. The Read-Ott Mansion was at a most dire risk of demolition then, and remains so now. Its owner, the Assumption of the Virgin…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Wendy at Exeter Animal Shelter
Photo Credit: Animal Talk They say “The eyes are the window to the soul.” Just look at Wendy’s eyes, they are longing for love! This beautiful young Labrador mix was found on the side of the road laying on a blanket. Luckily for her the folks at Exeter Animal Shelter are now giving her lots of…
Read MoreSuper Bowl smorgasbord: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk, Swift(y) snacks, stats, ad tracks…
The most important message today comes from the RI Police Chiefs Association, as they remind drivers to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday responsibly. “Police departments around Rhode Island will have additional patrols on the road to identify and apprehend impaired drivers,” said Colonel Bradford Connor, Warwick Chief of Police and President of the Rhode Island Police…
Read MoreThe Media. Living in the shadows of the last tragedy – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, to RINewsToday “The Media” are people doing a job. I have not been very kind when complaining about the news of the day and how it is reported. I try to remember that they, too are simply trying to get through the days and events as best they can. News reporters and…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Simply aging or seasoned athlete – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise and fitness Are we simply aging, or are we evolving into seasoned athletes? Personally, I prefer the latter perspective, as I believe age is more about mindset than mere years passing by. Often, we hear phrases like “you’re getting old” tossed around, as if it’s a negative thing.…
Read MoreIn The News… summary for February 10, 2024
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Two-time Chopped champion, Eli Dunn and his fiancée and business partner, Rachel Lopes-Almeida, will open a Portuguese-inspired care in Bristol – Folklore Provisions. The 41 Brown students arrested for illegally demonstrating will be arraigned Feb. 12 & 14 A group of Brown students called Hunger Strike for Palestine say they will do…
Read MoreRecord sale of Narragansett home for $6,250,000 by Engel & Volkers
Engel & Völkers announced that global real estate advisor Kim Marion completed the sale of 1020 Ocean Road, in Narragansett, Rhode Island, for a record-breaking $6,250,000. According to data available from Rhode Island Statewide Multiple Listing Service, this is highest residential sale in Narragansett year to date, and the second-largest sale statewide, year to date.…
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