Archive for April 2025
Outdoors in RI: 138th Arbor Day, Princess Kate and access to nature, Winnapaug Pond, Vets fish
Arbor Day – Plant a tree! Rhode Island Tree Council (RI Tree) will host this year’s celebration of Arbor Day at The Providence Country Day (PCD) School, 600 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI, on April 25th, starting at 11:00 a.m. This free event includes a tree-planting ceremony on PCD grounds, speakers, and a Tree City USA Awards presentation to…
Read MoreSaving lives, Paul Rego donates his 100th gallon of blood at the Rhode Island Blood Center
Rhode Island retiree Paul Rego, a longtime blood donor, donated his 100th gallon of blood on Thursday, April 17th at Rhode Island Blood Center’s Providence Donor Center. Paul, relocating to Rhode Island in 1982, began as a frequent blood donor in his home state of Pennsylvania. He was inspired to donate initially when his mother-in-law underwent a…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 18, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A pleasant and welcomingly warm day to close out the work week, afternoon highs punching into the mid 60’s and may approach 70 here and there after morning lows in the upper 30’s with a slightly gusty westerly breeze. It’s an “A-” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH…
Read MoreNational Financial Literacy Month. BankRI offers free, virtual workshop: “Smart money moves…
April is National Financial Literacy Month In recognition of April as National Financial Literacy Month, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) and Pawtucket Central Falls Development are partnering to host a no-cost financial workshop via Zoom on Wednesday, April 23. The session, called “Smart Money Moves for a Stronger Foundation,” will begin at 5:30 p.m. and is…
Read MoreGriefSpeak. Technology in Death and Grief – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer, grief and grieving Names and Places have been changed to ensure confidentiality. The fact that technology is ubiquitous can present both advantages and disadvantages in the field of Thanatology (Study of Death and Dying). Take Diana, a single mom of three teenage sons. The boys, Jack, Jim and…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 17.04.25 (Disability Q/A, local events, resources…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Veteran’s Widow Awarded Thousands of Dollars in Disability Compensation: Husband Dementia Linked to Service-Connected Hearing Loss/Tinnitus We start off with a question from one of our readers Q: My husband served in the U.S. Army for 6 years. He was receiving monthly VA disability for hearing loss…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: East Orchard Ave home sells for $3,325,000 with Compass
COMPASS’ REBECCA MAYER SELLS J. HENRY THORPE HOUSE, MARKING THE HIGHEST SALE IN PROVIDENCE COUNTY, YTD* Compass announced the sale of 78 East Orchard Avenue in Providence for $3,325,000, the highest sale in Providence County year to date.* Rebecca Mayer, Associate Broker of Compass Providence, represented the Seller and facilitated for the Buyer in this…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Torta Pasqualina and Pizza Bread for Easter week – Chef Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: We are providing you TWO recipes to make for this Easter – hope you enjoy – no article on Sunday, so save these for that time, or make them at any time and your family and friends will be impressed! Torta Pasqualina As spring breathes new life…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 17, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure graces us with it’s presence and delivers abundant sunshine through the day. Morning lows in the upper 30’s and afternoon highs in the upper 50’s with a decent westerly breeze. It’s an “A-” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born in…
Read MoreMayor Smiley presents Providence budget in challenging year
Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images RI Proposed FY26 budget includes responsible cuts, new revenue and lower than expected tax increase to fund critical city services and community priorities – link to budget: openbudget.providenceri.gov Mayor Brett P. Smiley delivered his budget address for fiscal year 2026 to the Providence City Council, local leaders and community members. The…
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