Archive for September 2025
Updated: Pawtucket Soccer Stadium a Home Away from Home for URI Rams, Governor’s Cup Football
The URI Rams will move their football games to Centreville Bank Stadium, aka the Pawtucket Soccer Stadium for the 2026 season. URI’s 2025 games will be played at Meade Stadium, and then the stadium will undergo a $42 Million renovation over the next 18 months. Meade’s seating is approximately 6,500. Centreville’s is approximately 10,500. In…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 20, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another nice one on tap, mostly sunny and pleasant with highs right around 70 and morning lows in the low 50’s with a much lighter northeasterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Realtor Safety Should Be Every Month, Not Just Safety Month – Kevin Kearns
by Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing fitness writer Every September, REALTOR® Safety Month reminds us to pay attention. But too many agents—especially women—are so busy worrying about their image, their branding, or their “look” (yes, shoes included) that they don’t see the danger lurking in the field. Let’s put some real numbers and real stories in…
Read MoreIn the News… Quick recap of the news of the week, Sept. 20, 2025
A quick synopsis of a busy news week – catch up here, and follow up on items if you want more detailed information – or get in touch with us at [email protected] RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Media shakeup in RI as ABC6 is sold, sports report Nick Coit and meteorologist Kelly Bates, among others, eliminated. ProJo…
Read MoreRep. Gabe Amo votes “Nay” on Charlie Kirk Resolution. He “spouted demeaning, dehumanizing ideas”
Today, the US House of Representatives took a vote on Resolution 719 – Honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk. It passed with a vote of 310 Yes votes to 58 Nays, 38 Presents and 26 Not Voting. The two Rhode Island representatives, Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner cast their vote. Amo…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Freedom or fear – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer, grief and grieving “When you’re alone and life is making you lonely, you can always go Downtown…” -Petula Clark, “Downtown” (1964) The surgeon general has declared an epidemic of loneliness in the United States. In fact, Dr. Ruth was named the loneliness ambassador before her passing. Loneliness is…
Read More16,000 Rhode Island Teens Participated in Planet Fitness Free High School Summer Pass
MORE THAN 16,000 RHODE ISLAND TEENS PARTICIPATE IN PLANET FITNESS’ HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER PASS™ PROGRAM, BUILDING LIFELONG HEALTH AND WELLNESS HABITS THROUGH FITNESS As participation hits an all-time high, initiative demonstrates teens’ commitment to prioritizing mental and physical wellness during summer months. Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: City Mosquito Alert, Saltmarshes and Sparrows, Cleaner and Greener Mini-Grants
West Nile Virus now found in Providence The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) have confirmed additional detections of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state. The virus was found in a mosquito sample collected by DEM in Providence on September 9 and tested by the Rhode…
Read MoreSports in RI: Local Professional Basketball – New England Lightning/ABA
Local Professional Basketball Comes – Back – to Pawtucket! Who says anyone with a passion for hoops has to travel to a big city to watch? That isn’t going to be the case when the New England Lightning of the American Basketball Association (ABA) begins its second season this fall in Pawtucket! Readers of a…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 19, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A beautiful day to close out the work week in store. Pleasantly warm and dry with highs in the upper 70’s after crisp morning lows around 60 with a northeasterly breeze gusting to 25 mph. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER Jack Donnelly was born in…
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