Archive for January 2026
Rhode Island Weather for January 11, 2026 – a “C-” Day!
Morning – Mostly cloudy. Cool start, lingering clouds from the previous day’s wet system. Afternoon – Chance of rain or light showers. Temperatures likely in the upper 30s to near 40°F — slightly above typical winter averages. Evening – Showers tapering off / mostly cloudy/ Breezy, damp finish with lows likely mid to upper 30s.…
Read MoreRhode Island Police Chiefs Association Honors 2025 Award Recipients
At a recent celebration, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association honored law enforcement professionals, presenting their annual awards for outstanding contributions across various categories of excellence. “This year’s honorees reflect the many ways individuals contribute to public safety and service,” said Chief Thomas Oates III, President of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association and Woonsocket…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Eating in January – Chef Walter Pontenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer, Chef Walter’s Cooking School EATING IN JANUARY January’s larder is a study in elegant resilience, offering ingredients that provide both comfort and a bright, cleansing start to the year. Friends: January comes quietly, bringing a sense of resolution and a real need for renewal. After the holidays, many of…
Read MoreRent Control Sounds Appealing. The Data Shows It Fails. – Emilio DiSpirito
by Emilio DiSpirito, License Partner and Private Office Advisor, Engel & Völkers, contributing writer Rent control is often presented as a solution during times of rising housing costs. It is politically attractive because it offers a simple sound bite for a complex problem. But history shows that rent control is not an effective housing policy.…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Katie, a Kalba Yafa is here at RI SPCA – Cheryl Tudino
by Cheryl Tudino, contributing writer, RISPCA Hi there, I’m Cheryl, a volunteer at the RISPCA in Warwick-dog walker, treat dispenser, and part-time hype woman for our adoptable pups. Kalba Yafa translates to Beautiful Dog in Hebrew. The RISPCA has a Kalba Yafa and her name is Katie! Meet Katie… Katie’s story begins far from here,…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Haunted by a Hopeless Catch-22 of Homelessness and Drug Abuse – Bernie Beaudreau
by Bernie Beaudreau, community advocate and volunteer – contributing writer I got a call early on New Year’s Day from a social case worker friend who had heard that I was involved with delivering propane refills to people living outside in tents. He said there was a couple (Pete and Molly) in a tent behind…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of the week ending Jan. 9, 2025
Here are news items for the past week for Rhode Island, the region, nationally and internationally. Search on the topics for more information, or get in touch with us. Rhode Island At Mass & Cass Ave, donations of blankets and supplies are being sought, while police still reinforce encampments be removed 19 states raised their…
Read MoreLocal Leaders Join Staff Team at Cranston City Hall – Chris Paplauskas and Nicole Renzulli
New faces can be found at Cranston City Hall. But, both will be familiar to most Cranston residents. This week, Chris Paplauskas, former member of the Cranston City Council and Nicole Renzulli, also a former Council Member and a current Planning Commission member, will join the staff at City Hall. Chris Paplauskas has joined the…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 10, 2026 – a “C” Day!
Morning: Overcast to cloudy skies early to midday. Temps: Around 36 °F to 45 °F. Light to moderate chance of rain developing later in the morning. Light breeze possible. Feels chilly; damp conditions likely. Afternoon: Rain — steady at times, overcast skies. Temps: Highs near 45 °F to 48 °F. Most likely in this part…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Plan Now for the Beaches, Newport Seal Tours, Aquaculture Course at URI
Winter is the perfect time to plan for the upcoming beach season at the Ocean State’s spectacular state beaches! The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that 2026 state beach season parking passes are available. You can purchase resident, non-resident, or senior parking passes online at www.beachparkingri.com. Online season parking passes can take…
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