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From the Hill – dispatch from John A. Cianci as Columbus Day Festival continues…

October 13, 2024 |

The streets were packed in the early morning Saturday for Opening Ceremony for 39th Federal Hill Columbus Day Festival. The Opening Ceremony started with 11-year old Liliana Iavarone singing the Star Spangled Banner. Chills ran through the crowd as this young girl sang. Veterans in the crowd stood at attention with their hands over their…

Columbus Day weekend festivities in Rhode Island

October 8, 2022

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Autumnfest – Woonsocket Autumnfest is a weekend festival held every year in Woonsocket, RI on Columbus Day weekend. Filled with music, crafts, food, amusement rides and a parade. Drawing in thousands of attendees each year, Autumnfest is the largest Fall Festival in Northern Rhode Island. As in past years, a Fireworks display will be launched…

Rhode Island Weather for May 19, 2025 – Jack Donnelly May 19, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Some weak low pressure here in the area will lead to nothing more than some cloud cover through the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60’s after morning lows around 50 with a northwesterly gusty breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly… […]
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The Controversy Over “Return to Office (RTO)” Mandates – Mary T. O’Sullivan May 19, 2025
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business “A recent survey from ResumeBuilder found that 8 in 10 employers lost talent to return-to-office (RTO)mandates.” – Forbes With many organizations recovering from the business climate of the COVID years, more employers in 2025 are beginning to require workers to return to the office (RTO) full time. Employers… […]
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Our Networking Pick of the Week: Trust Networking at The Thirsty Beaver, NK May 19, 2025
Join us an engaging Business Networking event designed to connect like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners from across the region. Trust Networking Meet & Greet will be held on Tuesday, May 20th from 5 to 7pm at The Thirsty Beaver, 80 Frenchtown Road, in North Kingstown. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, explore partnerships,… […]
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Unlocking Life’s Lessons: A Commencement Message drawn from the cards – Herb Weiss May 19, 2025
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Throughout May, college and university campuses across the nation come alive with pomp, circumstance—and especially with words of wisdom. At these commencement ceremonies, a diverse array of speakers takes the stage: from prominent politicians, judges, media personalities, and Hollywood actors, to Fortune 500 CEOs, and even top students,… […]
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Solemn Mass of Installation for new Bishop of Providence. Ceremonial features, reception. May 19, 2025
A Solemn Mass of Installation for His Excellency Most Reverend Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. as the Tenth Bishop of Providence will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2 pm at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, in downtown Providence. A Solemn Mass of Installation will be celebrated welcoming His Excellency, Most Reverend Bruce… […]
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(updated) Former President Biden diagnosed with aggressive, metastasized prostate cancer May 19, 2025
Shocking news to hear in a statement released by former President Joseph Biden’s office on Sunday afternoon – “Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms. On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group… […]
Nancy Thomas
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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