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RI Dominican Parade & Festival – Manny Ramirez, Grand Marshal

August 6, 2022

A woman in a crown walking down the street with flags.

Rhode Island Dominican Parade officials announced that parade’s Grand Marshal will be former Major League Baseball (MLB) Player Manny Ramirez. The parade will be Sunday, August 7th, starting at 10am. Live music from noon to 8pm. The Tribute to Our Youth and our Local Talent, the Annual Dominican Cultural Parade kicks off a day of entertainment.…

PC’s Father Shanley to head St. John’s University in Queens, NY

November 24, 2020

Photo: Providence College Dominican priest and noted academic previously served as President of Providence College. The St. John’s University Board of Trustees announced today the unanimous election of Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. as the University’s 18th President. Fr. Shanley is expected to begin his tenure at St. John’s on February 1, 2021. The selection of Fr.…

Outdoors in RI: The million dollar Penguins are here, Paws off the wildlife, Beach ready… May 23, 2025
The Penguins are HERE! At Roger Williams Park, Providence Part of what the city of Providence spent their COVID dollars on – $1 Million if it – was to bring back the Penguin exhibit to Roger Williams Park. Under a grant made by then Mayor Elorza, plans were put into place for a new penguin… […]
Nancy Thomas
The MAHA Report: Step 1. What did they do to our children – the sickest generation in history May 23, 2025
The Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) released an assessment identifying key drivers behind the childhood chronic disease crisis. Coming just 98 days after President Trump established the MAHA Commission and tasking it with delivering a “Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment” the report exposes a range of contributing factors: Poor Diet –… […]
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Rhode Islanders shred 22,000+ pounds of sensitive docs at Navigant Credit Union events May 23, 2025
NAVIGANT CREDIT UNION HELPS SHRED 22,000+ POUNDS OF SENSITIVE DOCUMENTS IN SECOND ‘RI COMMUNITY SHRED EVENT’ Photo, top – Warwick location for Shred Event Held Saturday, May 10 at five Navigant Credit Union branch locations, these events are aimed at helping Rhode Islanders protect their personal financial data Navigant Credit Union continued its “Community Shred… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for May 23, 2025 – Jack Donnelly May 23, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Nor’Easter pretty much out of our hair, some lingering broken overcast cloud cover in the morning followed by sunshine in the midday hours. Another weak upper level twist in the atmosphere kicks up some elevated cloud cover later in the afternoon, but no rain with this. Winds out of the northwest… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for May 22, 2025 – Jack Donnelly May 22, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A nice day for a Nor’Easter…..in May!? It happens….. A tight low pressure area rolling up from the mid-Atlantic will bring rain, heavy at times with howling winds gusting to 40 mph, possibly higher along the coasts. Up to 2” of rain when all is said and done. Tight temperature range,… […]
Jack Donnelly
We Cook! Mill’s Tavern Louisiana style beer braised Short Rib, Grits, Baked Beans, Cornbread May 22, 2025
Louisiana-Style Beer-Braised Short Rib with Creamy Cheddar Grits, Sweet Baked Beans & Cornbread Crumble (Serves 4): Rich beef short ribs are braised in a dark beer and Cajun-spiced liquid until fork tender, then served over creamy cheddar grits with smoky-sweet baked beans and a crunchy cornbread crumble for a bold Southern-inspired plate packed with flavor… […]
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RI Veterans: Did you know? 22.05.25 (Medical, Memorial Day, War Dog, events) – John A. Cianci May 22, 2025
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Medical Care Did you know 40% of all medical care provided by the VA is through the private medical community?Did you know that if the VA cannot provide you with an appointment within 30 days, the veteran is entitled to approval to use private medical options? VETTIP: If VA cannot… […]
John Cianci
RI Trucking Association calling on Governor and General Assembly to halt truck tolls May 22, 2025
The Rhode Island Trucking Association (RITA)is calling upon Governor McKee and the General Assembly to refrain from reinstating the RhodeWorks truck-only tolling in light of the First Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling that the current legislation is unconstitutional. All members of the General Assembly received a communication from RITA urging them to oppose tolls. The… […]
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8th annual Rhode Island Slow Pitch Softball Hall of Fame: Class of 2025 May 22, 2025
The Rhode Island Slow Pitch Softball Hall of Fame celebrates its 8th year by announcing the Class of 2025. The Hall of Fame will be held on Saturday, November 15th at the Crown Plaza in Warwick, RI. May has its traditions, it’s when the May flowers sprout up after the April showers. It is when… […]
John Cardullo
Rhode Island Weather for May 21, 2025 – Jack Donnelly May 21, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Frontal system approaches from the west with drizzle and light rain developing in the early evening hours. Lows in the chilly mid 40’s and highs in the low 50’s with an northeasterly breeze. It’s a “D” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born… […]
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