Posts Tagged ‘East Providence’
Munroe Dairy Donates Portion of Ice Cream Sales in April to Joe Andruzzi Foundation
The Sacred Cow Scoop Shop Kicked Off Fundraising Effort on April 1 Munroe Dairy, Rhode Island’s trusted purveyor of farm-fresh goodness since 1881, announced a new fundraising effort to support the Joe Andruzzi Foundation. For the month of April 10% of all ice cream scoop and cone sales at the Sacred Cow Scoop Shop &…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Stories from an East Providence Shelter during the Snowstorm – Bernie Beaudreau
by Bernie Beaudreau, community advocate, contributing writer Mayor Roberto DaSilva has again, as he did in January last year, opened the Robert Rock Senior Center in East Providence for part of last week and continuing through Sunday, February 1, pending availability of volunteers (2 per shift needed). I volunteered for two-night shifts early in the…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Encampment Sweep in East Providence – Bernie Beaudreau
Editor’s Note: 2 encampments in the woods in East Providence were cleared in anticipation of the severe weather expected. What follows is a first hand account of how that happened – and the city’s response. This was sent to nearly 400 advocates and those interested in the issue of homelessness in Rhode Island. by Bernie…
Read MoreART! Tory Fair, Protest Flowers – Odd-Kin Gallery
Tory Fair: Protest Flowers has run from June 1 to September 7, 2025. As the exhibit prepares to close, there will be a closing talk and reception on September 7th during the hours of 2-5pm with Tory, the artist. The Gallery is at 89 Valley Street in East Providence. Protest Flowers reimagines the language of…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: Early Birds at the East Bay Chamber, Warren, RI
Rise and shine with the East Bay Chamber of Commerce in Warren at their Early Bird Morning Mingle with local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members while enjoying your morning coffee. June 26, 2025 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Start your day with meaningful conversations and new opportunities—don’t forget your business cards! This event is open…
Read MoreEast Providence First in U.S. to Equip All Firefighters with PFAS-free Gear
Photo, top: Mayor Bob DaSilva pictured with firefighters in their new Non-PFAS gear The department becomes the first in the U.S. to adopt the gear department-wide The East Providence Fire Department has become the first in the United States to purchase and use non-PFAS turnout gear department-wide—an industry milestone achieved through a collaborative partnership with…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Aspen Aerogels chooses to maximize capacity in East Providence, not Georgia
Aspen Aerogels describes itself as helping to top energy infrastructure companies around the world design and operate more efficient, safe and profitable process facilities. Based in Northborough, MA, the company had been planning an expansion in Georgia – but they have pulled back from those plans and will focus on expanding their footprint in East…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Navigating HR compliance – CompLyons HR Consulting
PHOTO CREDIT: Rachel McCoy at Rae of Light Photography Navigating HR compliance is an essential, yet complex aspect of managing a small business. With employment laws constantly evolving, small business owners face the challenge of ensuring their practices align with federal, state, and local regulations. Failure to comply can result in legal actions, financial penalties,…
Read MoreNetworking Picks of the Week – 2 After Hours – East Providence Chamber. Multi-Chamber.
Join the East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce for their Business After Hours event at their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 5 to 7:30pm at Chris Gasbarro’s Fine Wines & Spirits in Seekonk, MA. ___ And – on the next night – it’s the Multi-Chamber Holiday Business After Hours at George’s!
Read MoreCape Verdean Museum highlights Jewish heritage on the island – Jewish Rhode Island
by Robert Isenberg, Jewish Rhode Island At first, you may wonder: Why is there a Jewish-themed exhibit in the Cape Verdean Museum? Where did these folded talitot come from? What is the story behind this printed Haggadah, from a Jewish-Cape Verdean seder in 2012? Can there really be an entire book called “The Jews of…
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