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2024 Rhode Island Cherry Blossom delegate application open now

February 2, 2024

A group of women in pink sash posing for a photo under cherry blossoms.

Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and the State Society of Rhode Island are seeking a motivated young woman, between the ages of 19 and 24 to represent Rhode Island as its 2024 Rhode Island Cherry Blossom princess delegate. This year’s crowning will take place in March at the Rhode Island State House. The Cherry Blossom delegate is charged…

National Rivers Month – Sunday in Central Falls

June 4, 2022

The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and the City of Central Falls kicks off National Rivers Month with a celebration at Central Falls Landing and all are invited! Come for an enjoyable afternoon along the Blackstone River on Sunday, June 5th! The fun-filled day includes short trips on The Explorer, opportunities to take a Blackstone River…

Gimme’ Shelter: Meet Hubbell, at the Providence Animal Control Center May 18, 2025
Hello! I was left behind when my people moved out, I was SO scared for such a long time I had to be trapped. A good meal fooled me! I was raised alone, I didn’t know other cats existed until I knew – and WOW! I really like other cats! I am just a young… […]
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Dig into Gardening, you’ll harvest more than zucchinis – Marilynn Preston May 18, 2025
by Marilyn Preston, contributing writer, Energy Express Gardening isn’t a fitness sport — not the way cycling, running and swimming are — but it is a delicious way to cultivate better health and greater wealth. Think how much money you could save if you grew some of your own food or herbs. It fries me… […]
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NAACP Providence Branch now under the control of the NAACP national office. It only took 4 years. May 18, 2025
At a May 10th meeting of the NAACP Greater Providence Branch, new rules, regulations and staffing were announced for the group recognized for over 100 years of service in Rhode Island – as the local branch is now under control of the national NAACP organization based in Washington, DC. It only took 4 years to… […]
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Ask Chef Walter: Beef Tallow, forgotten super-fat reclaiming its place – Chef Walter Potenza May 18, 2025
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer, executive chef The forgotten super-fat reclaiming its place in modern kitchens. Beef Tallow Sweet Potato French Fries, above Friends: In an era where processed vegetable oils dominate supermarket shelves, an ancient culinary staple is making a surprising comeback—beef tallow. Once a cornerstone of traditional cooking, this rich, golden fat… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for May 18, 2025 – Jack Donnelly May 18, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A weakened version of the stubborn weather system continues to keep us in the mild muggies for another day, maybe a midday shower to add to the humidity fuel. Highs in the afternoon reach the mid 60’s after morning lows in the 54 with a gusty westerly breeze. It’s a “C”… […]
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Burn with Kearns: The Forgotten Movement. Why rotation is critical for health, 50+ – Kevin Kearns May 17, 2025
By Coach Kevin Kearns – Burn With Kearns, contributing writer, exercise and fitness As we age, many of us continue exercising—but unknowingly skip one of the most critical forms of movement: rotation. We walk, we bike, we lift weights. All great. But rarely do we twist, turn, or pivot in a controlled way. And that’s… […]
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In the News… recap of the week ending May 16, 2025 May 17, 2025
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Obama summer home on Martha’s Vineyard up for sale for $39 Million Freight Farms, a Boston-based company that repurposed shipping containers into high-tech farms that could grow food, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and ceased operations. The Daily Table, a low cost grocery chain in MA is closing – at… […]
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Simple, critical health reminders from RI Dept. of Health to have a healthy and safe summer May 17, 2025
Simple steps can help prevent tick, mosquito, and animal bites With warmer weather now here, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are reminding people to take precautions to prevent tick bites, mosquito bites, and animal bites when outdoors. “Enjoying nature and being physically active outside are some… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for May 17, 2025 – Jack Donnelly May 17, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Not much change, still muggy and warm, with partial sunshine through mostly a thin cloud cover and a chance for a midday shower. Highs in the upper 70’s and lows in the lower 60’s with a gusty southwesterly breeze. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH… […]
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It’s National Safe Boating Week in RI: DEM ramping up patrols and education, starts today May 17, 2025
Photo, RIDEM – “Environmental Police Officer Anthony Sullivan patrolling RI waters” Environmental Police Officers from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are teaming up with boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada to promote safe, responsible boating and encourage life jacket use during National Safe Boating Week, taking place May 17-23. Throughout the… […]
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