Posts Tagged ‘Providence’
Jack’s Angle: New Urgency – John J. “Jack” Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary Recent announcements from the RI Department of Transportation (RIDOT) require thinking through bridge financing with new urgency. The state has said that in view of a pending $400M budget deficit it can no longer provide additional funding for Providence schools, and now it has to deal…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Do you have gas in the tank at 50+? – Kevin Kearns
Fitness Tips for the 50+ Crowd How many of us have seen a fight or some other competition where in the last 1 minute to 30 seconds the competitor ” gases out” ? How many us in the 50 + range just don’t have enough in the tank some days? As well as we age,…
Read MoreIn the News… recap for the week ending Dec. 7, 2024
Get caught up on the news of the week in RI, regionally, nationally, and internationally – plus passings of note. To learn more on an item, just copy and paste and search. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Lead poisoning cases against Pioneer housing management thrown out by judge saying the AG had no standing to bring…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 7, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist We’ll have a clear start to the day, but cloud will roll over our heads later in the afternoon ahead of a low pressure zone moving in from Canada. We get some flakes later in the night out of this. Highs in the upper 30’s and lows in the upper 20’s…
Read MoreA Drive by the Old Elementary School – Ed Iannuccilli
by Ed Iannuccilli, contributing writer I was driving by my elementary school on Academy Avenue in Providence last week, slowed, glanced sideways and had the urge to slam the brakes. When I realized I was on a main thoroughfare, I swerved a hard right to Keplar Street, the dead-end across the way. Well, not quite…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: New Housing Sect. Goddard to update commission on Pallet Shelters – RI Current
By: Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current, published 12/5/2024 Photo: “…expected to wrap up by the end of this year.” (Christopher Shea/Rhode Island Current) Two excavators moved gravel into a dump truck on a 5-acre site off Route 146 in Providence Wednesday afternoon, part of utility work necessary before 45 blue and white cabins on the…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: 20-year West Greenwich sales record set, Katina Lemme, Engel & Völkers EG
Katina Lemme of Engel & Völkers East Greenwich Sets 20-Year Sales Record in West Greenwich with 262 John Potter Road Katina Lemme, Global Advisor at Engel & Völkers East Greenwich has set a new benchmark with the sale of 262 John Potter Road in West Greenwich, achieving the town’s highest recorded sale in over 20…
Read MoreWe Cook! Mill’s Tavern Market Fish with Lemon Herb Butter, Root Veggies, Purple Beet Purée
Market Fish with Lemon Herb Butter, Poached Root Vegetables, and Purple Beet Purée (Serves 4):This Mill’s Tavern dish features tender market fish topped with zesty lemon herb butter, paired with vibrant poached root vegetables and a creamy purple beet purée! Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 50 minutes INGREDIENTS:For the Market Fish:4 fillets (6 oz…
Read MoreKaren Park: Fearless and Timeless – Brendan Higgins
by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer Photos courtesy of Strategy RED Sports Karen Park is all business when it comes to her career in fitness. Her incredible story is filled with both triumph and tragedy. On the triumphant side, there is a lot to cover. Park is the mother of 3 daughters. She is a highly…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 5, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Our cold front passes through today with an end to the bulk of the rain by about 10am. We may see another shower or two early afternoon, but it’ll be quick. The sun may make an appearance later as well, lows in the low 30’s, highs in the mid 40’s with…
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