Archive for January 2026
Downtown Woonsocket Collaborative: “…the Glue that Brings it All Together” for the city
The Downtown Woonsocket Collaborative is updating the community on its progress – and plans for the future: They are the driving force of revitalization in the Main Street area over the past decade. 2025 was a successful year that saw fun events like the Twilight on the Blackstone, Arts in the Alley, Murder at the…
Read MoreWhat Grief Asked Me to Write – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer Have you ever wondered how books come to be? Recently, I was reminded of my fascination with the collective nouns assigned to groups of animals. My fascination was triggered at Providence Performing Arts Center, when I attended the performance of “Water for Elephants.â€Â As I looked over my…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 23, 2026 – Operation Winter Weather Warning
Morning:Expect a cold and mostly cloudy start, with temperatures around 25–28°F. No significant precipitation is currently forecast for the early morning hours, though skies will be gray and wintry in feel. Afternoon:Cloudy conditions continue into the afternoon with highs near 34–36°F. The chance of light snow or flurries is low but non-zero, and winds will…
Read More12 Nonprofit Leaders Participate in 2026 Executive Director Learning Circle at United Way
Program offered by the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact at United Way of Rhode Island strengthens organizational capacity and sustainability As Rhode Island nonprofits continue to navigate growing community needs and an ever-changing funding landscape, strong, innovative leadership remains essential to delivering vital programs and creating meaningful impact. To help equip nonprofit executives with the tools,…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Farms, Food, Wild Plants Grants – Winter Trout and Salmon Stocking – Fish Passage
$270K Available for Local Farms & Food Organizations The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that $270,000 in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds are availablefor projects that enhance the competitiveness of local specialty crops that are vital to Rhode Islanders’ health and well-being. Specialty crops are fruits and vegetables, dried fruit,…
Read MoreRent Control continues to Collect Opposition, Veto Promise, even as Providence City Council slogs it along
The Providence City Council Thursday formally introduced their rent control ordinance. The ordinance will now go to the Special Committee on Health, Opportunity, Prosperity, and Education (HOPE), where public commentary time will continue. Members and supporters of the Rhode Island Coalition of Housing Providers showed up in force with about 100 members in response to…
Read MoreWe Cook! Cheesy Polenta – Chef Alison Mountford
by Chef Alison Mountford, contributing chef Notes – I love a bowl of creamy Cheesy Polenta on a cold evening. Sometimes I just have a bowl, but if you want to make it a meal, add roasted vegetables or meat. 5 cups water 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 ½ cups yellow corn polenta 3 Tablespoons…
Read MoreOcean State Media (RI public radio) to Acquire 103.7 WEEI, leaving Sports Fans Asking – What About the Red Sox?
WEEI 103.7 FM is slated to be acquired by Ocean State Media, the former Rhode Island PBS radio operation that merged with Rhode Island PBS to form the current nonprofit media organization. The transaction is subject to approval by the Federal Communications Commission, and until that approval is granted, no operational changes will take effect.…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 22, 2026
Morning:The day starts cold and likely snowy or with light snow early, especially early morning hours. Temperatures are expected near 26–30°F, with light snow possible before tapering into mid-morning. Extended forecast data indicates some snow early with clouds later. Afternoon:Late morning into the afternoon should see mostly cloudy skies with diminishing snow chances. High temperatures…
Read More$1.2M for: Johnston Flood Mitigation, Block Island Dunes Restoration, and Pawtuxet River Fish Passage
Senators Reed, Whitehouse to Announce ~$1.2 Million in NCRF Grants for Rhode Island TODAY U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, will join Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena, Jr., RIDEM Director Terry Gray, New Shoreham Town Planner Alison Ring, and Pawtuxet River Authority Chairman Bob Nero on Thursday to…
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