Archive for April 2025
RI Black Film Festival rolls on – despite sudden federal funding loss
by Ann Clanton, Clanton Communications, contributing writer Despite a third of their budget lost due to DOGE slashing federal funding to specific arts, the Rhode Island Black Festival rolls on. The Rhode Island Black Film Festival was notified by email that their grant from federal funding was rescinded, says Managing Director Ann Clanton. A momentary decision…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap for week ending April 12, 2025
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Potter League low-cost vet clinic in East Providence will close – sustainable funding stream. More affordable vet care: http://ripetcare.org A 304-unit apartment complex coming to North Attleboro, on a closed airfield – though community has questions West Valley soup and sauce opening in their banquet-type sit-down family facility in West Warwick…
Read MoreJohnston’s legendary Volleyball Coach Greta Lalli preps Panthers for championship – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter It doesn’t seem that it has been 25 years ago when Johnston Boys’ Volleyball Coach Greta Lalli began her coaching career. If you ask her, she’ll tell you that it seems that it was only last week. She began the high school’s volleyball program in the spring of 2000, in her…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 12, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Stubborn low pressure overstaying its welcome, causing another full morning of rain with maybe some flakes mixed in. Cold and Windy with Lows in the low 30’s and high only in the upper 30’s with a brisk northeasterly breeze. It’s a “D” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Hustle=Muscle, Moving and improving after 50 new superpower – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise and fitness Hustle = Muscle: Why Moving and Improving After 50 Is the New SuperpowerBy Coach Kevin Kearns, Strength & Conditioning Pioneer | Creator of Burn with Kearns The Myth: “Slow Down After 50” The Truth? You’ve Just Hit Your Prime. Too many people buy into the myth…
Read MoreProvidence ready to take back its schools. Releases plan.
Mayor Brett Smiley Releases Providence’s Plan for Our Schools: Building a Brighter Future – Report Outlines Integration of Systems, Operations and Management for a Successful Transition to Local Management Providence’s multi-pronged plan for returning the Providence Public School District (PPSD) to local control ensuring an effective integration of systems, operations and management to support a world…
Read MoreApril school vacation week: Spring Into Play at Providence Children’s Museum
Spring Into Play at Providence Children’s Museum during April Break Get ready for a whirlwind of wonder and excitement as Providence Children’s Museum (PCM) transforms April School Vacation Week (April 12-20, 2025) into a magical playground of discovery! From cuddly critter encounters to mind-boggling magic shows, the museum has cooked up a dazzling array of…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Opening Day Trout, Fishing season – Campgrounds open – Egg Hunt – Roadkill – 2A
Fishing Season opens TOMORROW – April 12th Freshwater Fishing Season is April 12, 2025 – February 28, 2026. Rhode Island lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams designated as trout-stocked waters are stocked and set for a great first day and first weekend – don’t let the rain keep you away. Opening Day of Trout Season occurs…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Larry’s Lament – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD – contributing writer The story of an unsuccessful suicide attempt Larry was tired. Tired of living. He was 55 years old, and his successful 33-year-old business was going downhill, there were problems at home and alcohol wasn’t the solution anymore. But Larry had a plan – a plan to end…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 11, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure hangs out off of the Jersey Shore and kicks back early morning rain/snow mix across a weak front. Light winds coming from the east will keep us in cool and raw air for the day. Highs in the low 50s from an early low in the mid 30’s. It’s…
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