Posts Tagged ‘Providence’
Navigant & People’s Credit Unions earn 5-star ratings, 3 other CUs recognized by Newsweek
Navigant Credit Union and People’s Credit Union were two Rhode Island-based institutions to receive a perfect five-star rating in annual report published by Newsweek. The 2025 America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions report was produced by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group based on a large-scale study of over 9,000 financial institutions operating across the…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: The New Year Resolution that almost wasn’t – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving Carmella had one goal, one resolution. Nothing lofty like many New Year resolutions, yet powerful and significant to her. A fingerprint. To be more exact, her deceased husband’s thumbprint. Carmella’s husband Joaquim passed gently without a sound. She planned to have a wake with…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 27, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist We’re on a bit of a warming trend, with high temps expected to be in the low 40’s from a morning lows around 20 with a light west-southwesterly breeze under a mostly sunny day, maybe some afternoon and evening cloud cover rolling in. It’s a “A-” day! ___ Follow John’s weather…
Read MoreSchoolyard Dust Up – John J. “Jack” Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary I read the account in the Providence Journal as to the Governor’s press conference announcing the finalists for the Washington Bridge construction and felt compelled to find and llisten to it in full . It seems the relationship of the Governor and Attorney general has deteriorated into…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Year-end review of state programs, Trees for Trout, 1st Day Hike, Licenses, 2A update
American Bald Eagle President Biden signed into law the bill that makes the American Bald Eagle the official bird of the United States of America. As always, lots of updates from the RI Department of Environmental Management follow – Fishing, Marine Licenses The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding Rhode Islanders and…
Read MoreGet Your Holidays On! A Wish Come True’s Polar Plunge
The first day of 2025 will be special for many reasons. For numerous groups and individuals, they will head to the ocean for a great cause while helping two local kids who are battling life-threatening illnesses. A Wish Come True, the oldest wish-granting organization in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, will host its annual Polar Plunge…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 26, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another bright and sunny one, and even a bit warmer to boot! Still below normal for temps, lows in the low 20’s and afternoon highs in the upper 30’s with a light breeze out of the north. Happy Returns Day! It’s a “B+” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER…
Read MoreNEW: Mayor Smiley says rink sponsorship process will now reopen. Cianci Foundation will resubmit.
(See update in red, below) After our story ran on the opening of The Providence Rink, Mayor Smiley appears to have changed his plan about securing a naming sponsorship. In the original story, Anthony Vega, Press Secretary provided us with this statement regarding the Cianci Educational Foundation bid: “The City’s goal is to secure the…
Read MoreWe Cook! Mill’s Tavern Ponzu Glazed Salmon with Apple-Fennel Salad, Parmesan Roasted Kohlrabi
Ponzu Glazed Salmon with Apple-Fennel Salad and Parmesan Roasted Kohlrabi (Serves 4) This Mill’s Tavern dish combines tender, glazed salmon with a crisp apple-fennel salad and Parmesan roasted kohlrabi for a balanced and satisfying family meal! Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes INGREDIENTS:For the Ponzu Glazed Salmon: For the…
Read MoreIt is what it is… December 25, 2024 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary MERRY CHRISTMAS, GANG!!!!!! Is it just me? Or did CHRISTMAS sneak attack us this season? I swear to GOD, each year it gets here even sooner than the last! I mean, I know I’m getting old but DANG time flies!!!!! ANYHOW, here we are! CHRISTMAS 2024! This past year…
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