Posts Tagged ‘Providence’
Sports in RI: High School winter sports season heats up fast and furious – John Cardullo
The High School Winter sports season heats up fast and furious! by John Cardullo, sportswriter There was a time not so long ago when the transition from fall high school sports had a cool down period of 3 to 4 weeks before the winter sports kicked in. The norm was that one or two games…
Read More50% of us are still paying off Christmas 2023: How to win the balance transfer game – Mary Hunt
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer Editor’s Note: With the current threat to ID theft and malicious use of our credit cards caused by the cyberattack breach potentially impacting over 330,000 Rhode Islanders or more, this is a good time to take a moment to review your credit card use, strategize ways to pay off debt,…
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather for Dec. 21/22, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 12/21/24: Weather system passes through leaving behind bitter cold wind chills with northwesterly winds gusting to 30 mph dragging wind chill temps no higher than the teens from a temp reading around 30 if we’re lucky. Evening lows dipping below 20. Winter Solstice at 4:20am! It’s a “C” day! Sunday…
Read MoreIn the News… recap for week ending Dec. 21, 2024
Each Saturday we bring you an abbreviated “index” of stories of the week – those specific to the Rhode Island region and those beyond. We hope it is helpful to you in finding stories you would like to know more about: RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY The Natick Select Board proposed a policy on Wednesday that would make…
Read MoreOperation Winter Weather: City of Pawtucket has a plan
City of Pawtucket Announces 2024-2025 Winter Preparedness Plan Photo, top: Pawtucket City Calendar, Jennn Lombari, 2021 As winter weather approaches, the City of Pawtucket says it wants to ensure all residents are informed about snow and ice procedures. Please review the important details below to stay prepared and avoid fines during snow emergencies. For immediate…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: No more excuses – time to prioritize YOU! – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise, fitness No more excuses–it’s time to prioritize YOU! BUILDING A HEALTHIER, HAPPIER YOU AFTER 50 If you’re over 50, getting started on a fitness journey might feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re looking to improve your physical health, sharpen your mental clarity, or regain…
Read MoreWashington Trust finances new headquarters for Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Photo: Oscar Mejias, Chief Executive Officer, the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (left), and Jason Costa, Vice President, Business Banking, Washington Trust, sign documents for the financing of the Chamber’s new headquarters. Courtesy Washington Trust Washington Trust recently provided $800,000 in financing to the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the purchase of property located at…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Weeks-Wright East Side home, $1,015,000. Compass for buyers, RPL for sellers
Photo provided by Compass Compass announced the sale of 12 Everett Avenue in Providence for $1,015,000. Kira Greene, founding agent of Compass Providence, represented the Buyer in this transaction. Year-to-date, 3 of the top 5 Individual Agents, based on Total Sales Volume, on the East Side of Providence are Compass agents, including Kira Greene. In…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Dec. 20, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Two as yet distant low pressure systems will bring us our weather today, A coastal low that will generate rain during the early afternoon, and then a midwestern low that will kick up some snow showers through the evening hours, accumulating up to an inch by midnight. Lows around 30 and…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: The Eagle has landed, Holiday shopping, Conservation, Audubon campaign, 2A
by Nancy Thomas. Photo, top: WP A smorgasbord of environmental/outdoors news this week! First, The Preserve Sporting Club & Resort has expanded its Sporting Shoppe which offers items for retail sale, from clothing to sports items, and even has an interactive area for children. See out story, yesterday – here – so take that last…
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