Archive for September 2024
To Do in RI: “The Gilded Age” special tours extended at 4 Newport Mansions
Photo: The Elms, a National Historic Landmark built in 1901, has been the setting of many scenes in Julian Fellowes’ “The Gilded Age” series on HBO. Starting this week The Preservation Society of Newport County will add more opportunities to take two of its most popular guide-led tours in the Newport Mansions. The Inside “The…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Pickling eggplant – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: A tradition of preservation for the winter months, adds techniques, flavors and innovation. Whether you’re new to pickling or continuing a family tradition, this technique is a unique gift. Preserving vegetables, particularly eggplant, for the winter is a time-honored tradition in many cultures, particularly in Mediterranean and…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather forecast for Sept. 8, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Some early morning cloud cover lingers before clearing out with cool and dry air infiltrating the area through the rest of the day. Morning lows in the brisk upper 40’s warm only to the upper 60’s with a gusty westerly breeze. It’s an A- day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here:…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Hey Dude – at the Providence Animal Control Center
Hey Dude! It’s a little wild and a little strange, when you make your home out on the the range. Start your horse and come along. Cause you can’t get a ride if you can’t hold on…. Anyone remember this show? If you’re a 90’s kid you sure do! My name is Hey Dude because…
Read MoreBeyond Sunshine: Unbreakable bonds of a Rhode Island close-knit community – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Photo, top: (Some members of the Rhode Island G12. from left: Freddy, Chef Walter, Michele, Cristoforo, Frank, the Coach, Paul Barbosa, and Arturo, aka Mr. Ferrari) Friends: On most mornings, the inviting ambiance of Caffe Roma on Federal Hill in Providence beckons me without fail. The established routine, with…
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather, Sept. 7/8, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 9/7/24: Increasing cloud cover expected through the day with a chance for some light evening rain as a cold front approaches from the west. Morning lows in the mid to upper 50’s warm to the mid 70’s with a gusty westerly breeze. It’s a C- day! Sunday 9/8/24: Some early…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Engel & Völkers welcomes Rob Silva as Real Estate Advisor
Engel & Völkers East Greenwich and Barrington East Bay Welcome Rob Silva as Real Estate Advisor** Engel & Völkers East Greenwich and Engel & Völkers Barrington East Bay announced the addition of Rob Silva as a Real Estate Advisor. Rob brings a deep passion for real estate and extensive knowledge of New England’s coastal communities,…
Read MoreIn the News… recap of the week ending Sept. 7, 2024
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Orsted to double employee base in RI RI Sect. of State debuts a new bus wrap, part of an advertising campaign to encourage Rhode Islanders to vote, and to remind voters of upcoming election dates and deadlines. Holocaust exhibition to open at Framingham University Tome Biosciences, a gene editing company in…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: NFL inspired workout for 40+ folk – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness and exercise How an NFL inspired workout can work for you even over 40 plus ? As we age, staying fit becomes more about maintaining mobility, strength, and endurance rather than just building muscle or losing fat. For the 40+ market, functional fitness—building strength, improving flexibility, and preventing…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather forecast for Sept. 6, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Still beautiful, but with a bit more in the way of cloud cover as high pressure begins to break down. An offshore low will throw some high clouds as well, but nary a hint of any rain. Morning lows in the mid 50’s rising to the low 80’s with a light…
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