Archive for February 2026
Providence Preservation Society’s 2026 Most Endangered Places: Providence Place Mall new on list
Providence Public Schools Listed Again – 31st Listing for PPSD or an Individual Providence Public School since 1994 Providence, RI, February 3, 2026 – Every year, Providence Preservation Society (PPS) invites community members to nominate places to its annual Most Endangered Places (MEP) List to bring attention to vulnerable places and pressure points across the…
Read MoreIt is what it is – February 4, 2026 – Commentary with Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, commentary, contributing writer BILLY EILISH’S 3 MILLION DOLLAR HOME SITS ON “STOLEN LAND” Every single award season you can count on some celebrity to make some kind of statement regarding how much this country sucks, God sucks, Republicans suck, and how this country is nothing but “stolen land”. (Yawn)… It never ends…
Read MoreMark and Sue Cruise $2 Million Gift Largest Monetary Gift for URI Football Program
Gift from alums Mark S. Cruise, a URI Athletic Hall of Famer, and wife Sue to support student-athletes is largest in URI football program history Mark S. Cruise ’81 ’84, a University of Rhode Island football program all-time great, and his wife, Sue Cruise ’84, have gifted their alma mater $2 million to both establish…
Read MoreIt’s time for – Sour Grapes! February 4, 2026 – Tim Jones
by RI cartoonist, Timothy Jones ___ Tim Jones: Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local schools…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for February 4, 2026
Morning: Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy start, with lows around 25°F early, rising to near 28°F by late morning. Light winds shifting to northwest. Feels like in the teens to low 20s due to wind chill. Low chance of any flurries early (under 10%). Conditions: chilly and overcast initially, gradually clearing. Afternoon: Partly cloudy to…
Read MoreART! Spirit of the Place and People – Professor Hongbing Tang, URI
URI professor presents Spirit of the Place and People art exhibit Exhibit on display in celebration of Chinese New Year and Women’s History Month University of Rhode Island professor Hongbing Tang is showcasing an exhibit of Spirit of the Place and People through April 30 in Green Hall. A reception for the exhibit featuring an…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for February 3, 2026
Morning: Very cold with lows around 6-12°F early, rising to mid-teens to low 20s. Clear to mostly clear skies, dry. Light winds (NW to W, 5-10 mph). Feels like single digits to teens due to wind chill. Afternoon: Highs around 30-34°F (some sources say up to 34°F). Sunny or mostly clear with some afternoon clouds…
Read MoreGrants Available for Cranston Businesses in Knightsville, Park Ave. Impacted by Construction
The City of Cranston is reaching out to local businesses in the Park Avenue and Knightsville are that may have been impacted by recent city construction involving lighting and sidewalk installation. Businesses who may have suffered losses or access can apply for an Impact Mitigation Grant. Grants are $1,000 and support businesses who were affected…
Read MoreBill Draws Line on Legislative Rule-Making Over Lawn Equipment Choice
Representative Chris Paplauskas’s bill, H7150, which addresses municipal authority to prohibit certain types of lawn equipment was introduced in January at the Rhode Island legislature. It was referred to the House Municipal Government and Housing Committee. It is scheduled for consideration TODAY, Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the rise of the House, approx. 4:30pm in Room…
Read MoreImproving Glioblastoma (Brain Cancer) Treatment. Brown University Health Researchers Uncover Key
A groundbreaking study from Brown University Health researchers has identified a crucial factor that may help improve treatment for glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and common forms of adult brain cancer. The findings, published November 10 in Cell Reports, reveal how differences among cells within a single tumor influence the cancer’s response to chemotherapy,…
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