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Johnston’s War Memorial Park opens its arms to an exiled Columbus

September 27, 2023 |

Yesterday, the controversial statue of Christopher Columbus found its final resting spot at the Johnston War Memorial Park, a park that has more war memorials than any other park in the state. It was moved into position in the early morning, from a storage facility at Johnston DPW. There ends the journey for Columbus, who…

Andiamo! RI Italian-American groups coming together to defend their history

July 12, 2020

Photo: “Columbus Square Monument”, 1930, RI State Archives A group of leaders of Rhode Island Italian-American organizations will meet to plan efforts to defend their history. In a letter sent to over 25 Italian-American groups, the meeting is planned for late July, and will be held at The DaVinci Center in Providence. The invitation was…

Jack’s Angle: For the passengers, a Pawtucket Transit Station update – John J. “Jack” Partridge May 13, 2025
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer As we enter summer months, many passengers wonder when the new building at the train station will be open. The latest news is that the station’s construction is on schedule and will be open in early 2026, if not sooner. Frequent riders who froze and got weather beaten… […]
Jack Partridge
Real Estate in RI: East Side William G. Thurber House, $1.75M with RPL’s Gerri Schiffman May 13, 2025
Residential Properties Ltd. announces the sale of 526 Cole Avenue on Providence’s East Side for $1.75 million. RPL Sales Associate Gerri Schiffman proudly represented the seller as the listing agent in this transaction. The William G. Thurber House (1927) is a two-story, stucco Colonial with a low hip roof, stunning front portico, and small balcony… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for May 13, 2025 – Jack Donnelly May 13, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A broad area of low pressure over the midwest will kick cloud cover our way for the day as high pressure advances slowly eastward. No rain despite all the cloud cover, as all the action will be well to our west. Highs in the upper 60’s and lows in the low… […]
Jack Donnelly
‘Without strong migration rules, we risk becoming an island of strangers’ – England posts NEW rules May 13, 2025
The Prime Minister of England has proposed new immigration rules in a White Paper. Per the Government of the UK, “The Prime Minister will today announce an end to Britain’s failed experiment in open borders that saw migration soar to one million a year by ensuring people coming here earn the right to stay in… […]
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Prochaska model of behavior change targets college students marijuana-impaired driving May 13, 2025
Study will create targeted interventions to change behavior in college students Concerns about marijuana-impaired driving have increased in recent years in the United States. With about half of the nation’s states having legalized recreational use of marijuana – including Rhode Island in 2022 – groups such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have sounded… […]
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Mothering in 2025 – Mary T. O’Sullivan May 12, 2025
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer “Gone are the days when motherhood followed a single script.” – Local 10 TV News, South Florida More women in 2025 embrace their roles as mothers in very different ways than previous generations. Although the struggle still exists between work and family, many more women turn to alternative… […]
Mary T. O'Sullivan
Rhode Island Weather for May 12, 2025 – Jack Donnelly May 12, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure drifts to the southeast for the day and helps keep the skies in the clear for another day, Highs in the low 70’s and lows around 50 with a little southwesterly breeze and some afternoon gusts. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN… […]
Jack Donnelly
To Do in RI: Howells & Duruflé Requiem with RI Civic Chorale and Orchestra May 12, 2025
RICCO Presents the Rarely Heard Howells Requiem and Duruflé Requiem in March Concert The Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra (RICCO) is honored to present a deeply moving and uniquely beautiful concert featuring two powerful works: Herbert Howells’ Requiem and Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem. Howells & Duruflé Requiem will be performed on May 17, 2025 –… […]
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Community specific, RI Healthy Aging Data Report a boon for officials, policymakers – Herb Weiss May 12, 2025
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging In an era of tightening budgets and shrinking federal and state resources for aging programs, legislators, service providers, and advocates now have access to vital data that can help identify and address the unmet needs of older adults in their communities. Just over a week ago, the Gerontology… […]
Herb Weiss
Our Networking Pick of the Week: Monthly Mingle with East Bay Chamber May 12, 2025
The monthly get together for the East Bay Chamber of Commerce will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EST – at Blount Clam Shack – 406 Water Street – in Warren. Join them and meet new clients, customers, and new friends at the Monthly Mingle on the Waterfront. Chamber… […]
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