Archive for March 2025
Things to Do in RI: Track 15 now open in downtown Providence
Track 15, the highly-anticipated food hall from the Marsella family located in historic Union Station in downtown Providence, is now open! The occasion was marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony just before the doors opened to the public on Tuesday, March 18th. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos,…
Read MoreTime for Sour Grapes! Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Tim Jones: Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local schools and libraries…
Read MoreEligibility income limits, co-pays, raised for RI Child Care Assistance Program
RI DHS Raises Eligibility Income Limits for Child Care Assistance Program Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Human Services Director Kimberly Merolla-Brito announced an increase to the eligibility income limits for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). As part of the signed 2024 state budget, Rhode Island working families earning up to 261%…
Read MoreIt is what it is – 3.19.25 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary THOUGHTS IN MY BRAIN WHILE I’M TRYING TO SOLVE A RUBIK’S CUBE WHO ARE THE DEMOCRATS FIGHTING FOR, BECAUSE IT’S NOT MOST AMERICANS DO PEOPLE WHO CLAIM TO BE DEMOCRATS KNOW WHAT SOCIALISM IS? ‘CAUSE I DOUBT THAT SEN. SHELDON WHITEHOUSE WANTS HIS MONEY EQUALLY DISTRIBUTED WHY DO SOME…
Read MoreSports in RI: CLCF continues leading the way for all youth sports stands for, and more – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter Ever since CLCF burst upon the youth sports scene in the mid-1950’s few sports organizations withstood the test of time like Cranston League for Cranston Future. Created at a time when the need for youth sports programs were becoming greater. Post World War II times, when Americans were deployed all over…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 18, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A day of slow drying after the deluge, with cloud cover hanging around and loitering, frankly, into the evening. Morning lows in the upper 30’s rise to the low 50’s with a gusty northerly breeze. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly…
Read MoreART! “We have a goal” theme of Pawtucket’s 27th Annual Photo Contest. Be in the city calendar.
Pawtucket Announces 27th Annual Photo Contest Grab your cameras and snap that picture! The City of Pawtucket and The Camera Werks announce the 27th Annual City of Pawtucket Photo Contest! Twelve winning photos will be selected by a panel of local professional photographers and placed in the 2026 City Calendar. This year’s photo contest judges…
Read MoreTo do in RI: Learn to Waltz at historic Rosecliff
What better place to learn how to waltz than at Rosecliff in Newport’s largest, most elegant ballroom? On Friday evening, March 28, from 6-8:30 p.m., The Preservation Society of Newport County will host “Waltz into the Past,” offering introductory waltz lessons by The Dancing Feeling Studio, based in Warwick. The instructors will also perform a…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Jack’s New York System, a dream come true – Brendan Higgins
by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer Some people know at a very young age what they want to accomplish in life. Robert Link is one of those people. He always wanted to own his own restaurant. Not just any restaurant, Link wanted to own a New York System. If you are from Rhode Island, you know…
Read MoreA’Vant-Deishinni, at St. Martin de Porres, a shining light of Christ to RI seniors – Rhode Island Catholic
Executive Director of St. Martin de Porres Center honored for outstanding contributions to community By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent – Photo, top: Laura Kilgus Linda A’Vant-Deishinni has a deep love for her community, and it shines through in her life’s work.And she has an impressive biography, currently serving as executive director of the…
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