Archive for April 2024
Rhode Island Weekend Weather for April 13/14, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 4/13/24: Waves of low pressure swing around a larger low center over Ontario, and one of these waves will pass through here during the afternoon with light showers likely in the midday hours. Scattered cloud cover will be present on either side of the showery period with highs in the…
Read MoreSpeaker Shekarchi special guest at Engel & Völkers East Greenwich awards event
Engel & Völkers East Greenwich celebrates success at award event with special toast by RI Speaker of the House, Joseph K. Shekarchi Engel & Volkers East Greenwich, a flagship franchise location of the global real estate company, recently celebrated its top achievements at an award event held on Friday, April 5th. With offices in the…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Filipino Kali Stick Fighting, a holistic approach for those 50-plus – Kevin Kearns
Unlocking the Benefits of Filipino Kali Stick Fighting: A Holistic Approach to Enhancing Cognitive Function, Rehabilitation, and Dexterity for 50-Plus Adults In recent years, traditional martial arts have gained recognition not only for their physical benefits but also for their positive impacts on cognitive function, rehabilitation, and dexterity. Among these, Filipino Kali stick fighting stands…
Read MoreRI Poet Laureate Colin Channer to read for National Poetry Month at Providence Public Library
RI Poet Laureate Colin Channer to Visit PPL during National Poetry Month to Read from New Book, CONSOLE During National Poetry Month Rhode Island Poet Laureate Colin Channer will visit the Providence Public Library (PPL), 150 Empire Street in downtown Providence on Wednesday, April 17, 5 to 6:30 pm to read from his new book, Console. A finalist…
Read MoreCranston City Councilor abruptly resigns, cites work with Haiti group and politics
Aniece Germain Resigns from Cranston City Council Effective Immediately Statement from Germain: I am regretfully tendering my resignation to the President of Cranston City Council effective immediately. It has become clear that the ongoing power dynamics at play in Cranston politics and recent challenges for our organization Hope and Change for Haiti prevent me from…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 12, 2024 -John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Rain ends by mid morning, with clearing taking place by evening. A gusty wind out of the south perpetuates through the day, with highs in the upper 50’s and lows around 50. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in…
Read MoreCity of Pawtucket announces 26th Annual Photo Contest
Theme: “Pawtucket Grows” Deadline for entry: August 2, 2024 Grab your cameras and snap that picture! The City of Pawtucket and The Camera Werks proudly announce the 26th Annual City of Pawtucket Photo Contest! Twelve winning photos will be selected by a panel of local professional photographers and placed in the 2025 City Calendar. This year’s…
Read MoreSchool Vacation Idea: Camping with Color at Warwick Center for the Arts
Camping with Color: 2024 WCFA School Vacation Art Camps are here! The Warwick Center for the Arts (WCFA) invites local students to join their annual school vacation and summer art camps for youth ages 6 to 15. WCFA’s fun and creative “April School Vacation Art Camp” will be held from April 15 – 19, 2024,…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Tiverton fights fishing, PFDs are law, Trout Season, game dinners, 2A – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Fishing in Tiverton? Again, Rhode Island Democrats want to ban something. The Tiverton Town Council has proposed limiting and also banning saltwater fishing in some town waterfront areas. Justifications stated by the Tiverton Council President are that people from Fall River are littering and drinking in public. She also stated…
Read MoreJohnston Police receives $485K for community safety at event with Rep. Magaziner
Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced $485,000 in federal funding he secured for the Johnston Police Department for emergency services equipment to improve response times and community safety. The Johnston Police Department serves almost 30,000 residents and over 850 businesses, from mom-and-pop stores to large shipping fulfillment centers. The nearly half a million in federal funding will be used to…
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