Archive for February 2026
RHORI Sneak Peak: Closer to airtime, Real Housewives of Rhode Island (VIDEO)
Coming soon! The Real Housewives of Rhode Island has said its debut date – Thursday, April 2nd. From Bravo: “Welcome to the Ocean State. It may be America’s smallest, but don’t be fooled because the drama is wicked wild. Who is behind the rumors surrounding Rulla Nehme Pontarelli’s husband’s affairs and is it true? Will…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: The Midnight Cry. Raised homeless – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving Krista was five years old when her father first put the needle in her arm. He wanted her to experience how heroin made one feel. Dad also took Krista along on his drug deals and shortly thereafter began to offer her in trade for…
Read MoreFor Bank of America cardholders – FREE “Museums on Us” at 3 locations this weekend
I know we are all amped for Super Bowl Sunday this weekend! It is also Museums on Us weekend at three area museums for people – and especially families – looking to fill their weekend before hanging out and watching the big game. You might want to consider Bank of America’s “Museums on Us” program…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Green Bond funds Open Spaces; Forecasting Hurricanes by Studying Waves
$1.23M in Grant Awards to Protect 174 Acres of Open Space The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces $1.23 million in grant awards to help communities and local conservation organizations protect valuable green space throughout the state. Four projects will receive matching grants through DEM’s competitive Local Open Space Grant Program to protect…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for February 6, 2026
Morning: Mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures starting in the low-mid 20s°F (rising slowly from overnight lows around 10-18°F), feeling colder with light north winds ~5 mph or calm. Dry conditions overall, no precip expected. Chilly start, bundle up. Afternoon: Mostly cloudy continuing. High reaching around 29-32°F. Light winds, calm in spots. Still dry during daylight hours,…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for February 5, 2026
Morning: Cold start with lows around 9-15°F overnight into early AM, feeling even colder with light northwest winds (5-10 mph). Conditions: Mostly sunny or clearing skies after any early clouds. Temps rise gradually to the low-mid 20s by noon. Wind chills in the single digits to teens early on—bundle up heavily if heading out. Afternoon:…
Read MoreSuper Bowl: How’d we get here? – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter The New England Patriots get an unexpected shot at Super Bowl 60 and New England couldn’t be more excited. So sit back and let me teach you something about our New England Patriots. The 2025-26 season was supposed to be a break in year. A chance for the young Patriots to…
Read MoreWe Cook! Italian Super Bowl Foods – Chef Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza (special before SuperBowl!) An Italian soccer purist’s guide to surviving (and secretly enjoying) the Big Game: Family chaos, helmet fashion reviews, and enough homemade Italian bites to keep everyone happy. Friends: Ah, Super Bowl Sunday. It’s the one day each year when I, Walter, an Italian-raised soccer purist, and a…
Read MoreHeating Assistance for Rhode Islanders – Good Neighbor Energy Fund sees Rising Demand
Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund Sees Rising Demand for Heating Assistance as Winter Cold Deepens Lower temperatures, combined with prices that remain high for essentials like food and rent are driving increased need among local households struggling to afford home heating. As a result, more residents are turning to the Rhode Island Good Neighbor…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 05.02.26 (Tax Credit, Events, Resources…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Still Time To Apply For Tax Credit off Real Estate Taxes Did you know that veterans, surviving unmarried spouses of deceased veterans, and Gold Star parents may be entitled to a property tax exemption? In municipalities like Cranston and Scituate this can result in a reduction of…
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