Archive for April 2024
The Promised Land: a short story by Michael Fine
© 2024 by Michael Fine This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. The Promised Land. Somewhere Over The Rainbow. Don’t…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Gnocchi with Pesto lesson – Chef Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza Friends: In the heart of your cozy kitchen, amidst the comforting aroma of simmering sauces and the rhythmic clatter of utensils, lies the scene of your culinary passion. Here, you orchestrate a symphony of flavors, transforming simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces. Today, your focus is crafting pillowy-soft gnocchi, a tender…
Read MoreNewport Flower Show to celebrate flowers and horticulture with “At Home” theme
Tickets Available for Newport Flower Show June 21-23 Tickets for The Newport Flower Show, one of the most-anticipated events of the Newport summer season, are now available to the public. New England’s premier flower show is made possible by the ongoing support of longtime Presenting Sponsor Bartlett Tree Experts. Generous support also comes from Garden…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Buddy, here! – at Rhode Home Rescue
Photo credit: Karen Kalunian Have you been searching for a little buddy? Well, my name is Buddy! This young pup is only nine months old and is ready to join your family! He loves life and everything about it! He is playful, smart, lovable, likes other playful dogs, and is ready to love you. He…
Read MoreChristopher Buonanno running for Cranston City Council, city-wide
Christopher Edward Buonanno has announced his candidacy for the Cranston City Council. “Since I was a young boy, it has been a foregone conclusion that someday I was going to run for office to give back to my community through public service. The time has come. I am running for a seat on the Cranston…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 27, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Some afternoon high cloud cover in advance of a warm front developing over the Midwest. Morning lord in the upper 30’s, afternoon highs in the lower 60’s with a southwesterly breeze. It’s an “A-” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida…
Read MoreEat, Play, Learn: Summer opportunities fair for Providence – TODAY
Mayor Smiley Invites the Community to Attend the EAT, PLAY, LEARN Summer Opportunities Fair Today, Saturday, April 27, Mayor P. Brett Smiley will join Providence Public Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez in welcoming Providence students, youth, family and community members to the Summer Opportunities Fair happening at the Providence Career and Technical Academy. Families will be…
Read MoreCaitlyn Clark and breaking the glass ceiling for women in all sports – John Cardullo
Will basketball sensation Caitlyn Clark be the person to finally break through the glass ceiling and lead women in all sports, to an equal economic plateau with men’s sports? It was back in 1972 when Title IX opened the doors and removed barriers for girls and women playing sports in school. It offered varsity sports…
Read MoreIn the news… your quick look at the week ending April 27th
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY The Brick Alley Pub sold to The Heritage Restaurant Group – they say, according to What’s Up Newport that they will maintain all back of house and senior management Laura Hart, formerly with Prov. Schools is now Deputy Director of Communications for Governor McKee Copley Centre I project, just south of the…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Empower your daughters for college. Self-defense this summer – Kevin Kearns
Empower Your Daughters for College This Summer – Self defense for the summer ! by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness and exercise As your daughter prepares to embark on her college adventure, are you feeling a tug of concern about her safety and well-being? In today’s digital age, where smartphones and social media dominate,…
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