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New local documentary confronts ageism in society – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss | August 12, 2024 |

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RI Black Film Festival rolls on – despite sudden federal funding loss

By Ann Clanton | April 12, 2025 |

by Ann Clanton, Clanton Communications, contributing writer Despite a third of their budget lost due to DOGE slashing federal funding to specific arts, the Rhode Island Black Festival rolls on. The Rhode Island Black Film Festival was notified by email that their grant from federal funding was rescinded, says Managing Director Ann Clanton. A momentary decision…

ART! Reel Lit – Lighting up RI’s film world at the 8th annual RI Black Film Festival

By Ann Clanton | April 8, 2025 |

8th annual Rhode Island Black Film Festival Announces Line Up of Films and Presenters When the Trinity Academy for Performing Arts graduated its first class in 2014, among those graduates was aspiring actor Angela Cooper. Following her dream for a career in the movies, the TAPA graduate relocated to Atlanta, Georgia known as Black Hollywood for…

Ocean State Job Lot discounts food items 20% for all shoppers until SNAP fully reinstated November 6, 2025
Effective Immediately, retailer will offer all food items at a 20% discount for all shoppers amid the government shutdown Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), the region’s premier discount retail chain with 176 stores across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, has announced that the entire food section in all 17 Rhode Island stores will be discounted by… […]
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We Cook! Caramel Apple, Gruyeré Dutch Baby – Anthony Salemme November 6, 2025
By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Serves 4-6 I was inspired to recreate this Dutch Baby after watching an episode of Bob’s Burgers when Linda Belcher insisted on ordering one even though it took 20 minutes to cook. Here’s my version. Pre-heat oven to 425 F. Place cast iron skillet in oven while its pre-heating.… […]
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Thorr Bjorn stepping down as URI athletics director for new role at UMass November 6, 2025
After nearly two decades at the University of Rhode Island, Vice President and Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn will step down from his position to accept a leadership opportunity at his alma mater, the University of Massachusetts. Bjorn joined URI in 2007 and, during his 18 years in Kingston, emphasized an athletics culture rooted in… […]
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RI Veterans: Did you know? 06.11.25 (Veterans Day, freebies, events) – John A. Cianci November 6, 2025
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Question from RINEWSTODAY John Cianci Where can a veteran go on Veterans Day and order a FREE Prime Rib Deal? The answer is in this week’s veteran article. The first 25 readers who find the answer and email veteran contributor John A. Cianci will be entitled to… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for November 6, 2025 – a “B+” Day November 6, 2025
Morning: Expect a crisp, clear start with skies mostly clear. Temperatures begin in the low 40s °F and rise into the mid-40s °F by late morning. The air will feel clean and fresh. Afternoon: Mid-morning into afternoon brings sunshine and just a few passing clouds. Highs should reach the mid to upper 50s °F (around… […]
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Pawtucket expanding Turkey Basket Drive to meet growing need November 5, 2025
Photo, top: Pawtucket Turkey Basket Drive, 2024 Mayor Donald R. Grebien and First Lady Laureen Grebien announced the expansion of the City of Pawtucket’s annual Turkey Basket Drive to meet the rising needs of local families this Thanksgiving. In response to pending federal SNAP funding cuts. increased food insecurity, and our extensive wait list the 2025 goal… […]
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It’s Time For… Sour Grapes! Tim Jones – Meet Tim at RI Comic Con November 5, 2025
by Timothy Jones, contributing writer, RI cartoonist ___ Meet Tim at RI Comic Con – November 7-9, 2025 at the RI Convention Center. Tim will be at the National Cartoonists Society booth area. http://www.ricomiccon.com – Tim Jones: Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters… […]
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Cranston Police receive new vehicles to complete K-9 Fleet. Grant secured by Rep. Magaziner November 5, 2025
U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined the Cranston Police Department and local leaders to celebrate the arrival of newly upgraded K-9 vehicles purchased with federal funding Rep. Magaziner secured through Congress’ appropriations process. The funding enabled the department to acquire four specialty vehicles designed to safely transport canines and their handlers. The new vehicles will… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for November 5, 2025 – a “B-” day November 5, 2025
Morning: The day opens on the chillier side with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies and temperatures starting in the upper 30s to low 40s °F . Expect a crisp, frosty feel. Afternoon: Clouds dominate the sky through the afternoon with highs climbing into the mid-50s °F. Though temperatures rise, the cloud cover keeps any… […]
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It is what it is: Commentary on Nov. 5, 2025 – Jen Brien November 5, 2025
by Jennifer Brien, commentary, contributing writer DON’T EXPECT ANY UPSETS FOLKS, today is one of those days where people are on the edge of their seats watching… waiting to see who will win these political elections. As it stands, at 1:05 pm on Nov. 4th, and while I WRITE this, the news I’ve seen tells… […]
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New local documentary confronts ageism in society – Herb Weiss

RI Black Film Festival rolls on – despite sudden federal funding loss

ART! Reel Lit – Lighting up RI’s film world at the 8th annual RI Black Film Festival

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