Archive for July 2024
Real Estate in RI: East Side mid-century 2BR ranch sells for $3M – Kevin Fox, Compass
Compass announced the sale of 2 Harian Road on the East Side of Providence for $3,000,000. Kevin Fox, a Founding Agent of Compass’ Providence Office, represented the Seller and the Buyer in this transaction. With custom cabinetry, wide board oak floors, and impeccable original details throughout,including terrazzo floors and custom light fixtures, this home is…
Read MoreOlympic start was a bit off – David Brussat
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Read MoreRobins Tapping on Glass in Springtime: a short story by Michael Fine
By Michael Fine, contributing writer © 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. Was it one…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Historic East Side home sells for $3M+ – Rebecca Mayer, Compass
The Zechariah Chaffee Jr House ca. 1888, at 169 Hope Street on the East Side of Providence, sits on just over half an acre atop College Hill. With original architectural details preserved, this home has 6 bedrooms, 4 full & 1 half baths, hardwoods, and over 4,500 square feet of living space. Compass announced the…
Read MoreProvidence College varsity athletics has $100M+ annual economic impact to Rhode Island
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Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather for July 27/28, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 7/27/24: More of the same for Saturday as yesterday, cerulean blue sky lit by brilliant sunshine through dry air. Some high cirrus in the afternoon, but nothing to get into a twist over. Afternoon highs in the high 80’s after still pleasantly cool los in the mid 60’s with a…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Why single leg dead lifts are better – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer, fitness and exercise Why single leg dead lifts are better – Strength Training for 40+ Individuals: The Power of the Single-Leg Deadlift As a seasoned coach with over 35 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand the benefits of integrating functional strength training into your routine, especially as you age. One…
Read MoreIn the News… summary for week ending July 27, 2024
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Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Help keep recreation areas clean. Invasive Milfoil, trash. 2A update – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer on outdoor topics, 2A, commentary Smithfield has a great recreation pond within the shorelines of Stump Pond. The pond sees minimal boating traffic as the boat ramp only allows up to a 10 HP motor. A handful of kayaks dot the pond as well. There are 2 to 3 pontoon boats, however the…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Highest-ever sale in Queen’s Grant, EG $1.25M, by Residential Properties
RPL’s DeSista Closes Highest-Ever Sale in Queen’s Grant Neighborhood Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 95 Bow Street in East Greenwich for $1.25 million. RPL Sales Associate Beth DeSista represented the seller as the listing agent in this transaction. According to State-Wide MLS data, this is the highest sale ever recorded in the Queen’s…
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