Archive for April 2025
We Cook! Cinco de Mayo Beef and Black Bean Enchiladas – Anthony Salemme
By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Happy Cinco de Mayo – get ready! Serves 6 Cinco de Mayo is more than chips and guacamole or tacos. This easy homemade enchilada sauce is better than anything you can get from a can. Enchilada Sauce 20 ounces tomato puree 2 ½ cup beef stock 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 24.04.25 (ID card, local events, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues VA Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) New VHIC cards will also have the veteran’s branch of service on them. Did you know that a veteran can use the VA Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) is acceptable identification at TSA checkpoints for domestic if the veteran does not…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Highest Westport sale of 2025 – $1,625,000 with RPL’s Chafee & Whitmarsh
Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 136 Cadmans Neck Road in Westport, MA for $1,625,000. RPL Sales Associates Amy Chafee and Mimi Whitmarsh of our Westport office were involved in both sides of the transaction. According to Pinergy MLS data, this is the highest sale in Westport year to date. A fully renovated 3-bedroom,…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Housing 2030 a plan for housing, not for homelessness. Spring update.
On page 48 of the Governor’s draft of Housing 2030, released yesterday – it notes: “The Department of Housing is currently developing a strategic plan on homelessness Housing 2030 is designed to be a plan for housing, not a strategic plan for homelessness”. However, homelessness is mentioned consistently throughout the report. Review the report, HERE:…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 24, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Springtime is becoming less shy this week, and today will be another fantastic day. Highs in the low 70’s with a light southwesterly breeze and just fair weather cumulus and some high thin cirrus cloud cover after morning lows around 50. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here:…
Read MoreTime for Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Meet Tim! https://www.superjerseyexpo.com ___ 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…
Read MoreIt is what it is: April 23, 2025 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary MY ONE BIG BEEF WITH THE POPE A lot of people have been saying some crazy things about POPE FRANCIS over the last 24 hours and I have to say I think it’s pretty shady that some of the BIG GUNS in the press and the church are going…
Read MorePhasing out of petroleum-based synthetic dyes and colorings in nation’s food supply begins
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a series of new measures to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply—a significant milestone in the administration’s broader initiative to Make America Healthy Again. The FDA is taking the following actions: “For too long,…
Read MoreOut and about in RI: Earth Day and a remembrance at Wingate
As Earth Day was recognized, the spring day at Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard in Providence combined the day with a remembrance. Wingate residents and staff honored lives lost with the planting of a new tree on the property. A group gathered for the heartfelt tribute to those who they’ve recently lost, and planted a…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 23, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A mostly clear and pleasant day with some scattered fair weather clouds rolling on through. Highs in the low 70’s and lows in the low 50’s with a northwesterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida…
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