Posts Tagged ‘Cranston’
Gimme’ Shelter: Meet Roux, at Cranston Animal Shelter
by Karen Kalunian, contributing – Photo credit: Cranston Animal Shelter I’m Roux, how do you do! In true Jack Russell Terrier (mix) fashion, I’m a spunky two-three year old and I’m the life of the party, I will keep you on your toes! This little princess wants to be the center of your world so…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: The Myth of Epiphany (Befana). Pepper & Honey Biscuits – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Photos: W. Potenza The last holiday of the Christmas season promises to deliver coal and mandarins to children and adults. The year 2024 will get most of the coal and no gifts. Buongiorno amici: As we get older, we return to childhood, and I still celebrate traditions and…
Read MoreMayor Hopkins announces new Cranston Fire Chief, Daniel E. Marcinko
Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins announced Daniel E. Marcinko as the 21st Chief of the Cranston Fire Department. Chief Marcinko will serve as acting fire chief until his permanent appointment is approved by advice and consent of the city council expected in late January. Marcinko will succeed Robert Ryan, who is set to retire at the beginning of the new…
Read MoreGet Your Holidays On! Cranston Historical Society Open Houses. Tree Lighting. TODAY
The Cranston Historical Society will host two Holiday Open Houses TODAY, Sunday, December 1st. They will be at the Joy Homestead and Sprague Mansion. The events, which are free to the public, will feature period decorations, and refreshments. From 11am to 1pm, the Joy Homestead, at 156 Scituate Ave., will be open to the public. The…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Pumpkin, what to do! – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer PUMPKIN WHAT TO DO! Other than the fun-cutting Halloween faces, there are a few suggestions that make sense. Pumpkin cheesecake Italian style recipe included. Friends: Q: Allison C. from Lincoln Wood, Illinois, asked about pumpkins. Here we go, Allison! Fall is the perfect time to get creative with…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: City of Cranston 2024 Veterans Day Parade – TODAY
November 11, 11:30am start – City of Cranston 2024 Veterans Day Parade – Rolfe Street, Cranston – Attending: Mayor Ken Hopkins invites everyone to the annual Cranston Veterans Day Parade. This annual event is a treasured tradition in Cranston, offering an opportunity for residents of all ages to come together in gratitude and respect. The…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Embracing the solo diner – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer How restaurants are adapting to the growing trend of guests dining alone. Friends: Solo dining has become a popular trend lately, showing how society is changing. What used to feel strange or uncomfortable is now normal and encouraged everywhere. This shift didn’t happen overnight; it’s been influenced by various societal…
Read MoreFormer Cranston City Councilor Aniece Germain: IRS reinstates Haiti nonprofit status, retroactively
Aniece Germain, the former Cranston City Councilor, who resigned this year, has informed RINewsToday that the nonprofit organization she founded, Hope and Change for Haiti, has had its IRS nonprofit status restored – and done so retroactively. Germain, who said she was asked to resign by fellow Democrat Council member, Council President Marino, and party…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Litterbug at EGAPL The Heart of RI Animal Rescue League
Litter your life with love, meet Litterbug! His smile is infectious! He is so smart, he wants to learn everything! He is only ten months old so very much a puppy who’s got energy and lots of spunk! Litterbug is a mixed breed pup with a beautiful colorful coat and eyes that sparkle with excitement!…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: November in the kitchen – Walter Potenza
Reflections on One morning perusing a Rhode Island country stand. Friends: Ah, November. The air gets crisp, your breath puffs out as tiny clouds, and everyone forgets what daylight looks like after 4 p.m. But let me tell you, November is one sneaky little gem in the fruits and veggies world. It is nature’s last…
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