Posts Tagged ‘Providence’
Networking Pick of the Week: annual Northern RI Chamber Holiday Open House at Bally’s
The Holiday Open House for the Northern RI Chamber of Commerce will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd from 5 to 8pm at Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort, 100 Twin River Road, in Lincoln. Let’s Kick-off the Holiday Season – and help continue the tradition of giving, as a portion of the proceeds will benefit…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Mocchi is waiting at the Pawtucket Animal Shelter
by Karen Kalunian, Animal Talk When I tell you Mochi is special – she’s special! Look at her eyes and tell me what you see, I see a heart full of love and a girl who’s waiting to share with someone! This beautiful girl was found as a stray, they aren’t sure if she was…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 1, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist The cooling trend continues, afternoon highs remain in the upper 30’s after morning lows dipping into the mid 20’s. A westerly breeze will drag the apparent temperature down about 10 degrees, so definitely a winter feel today. We may even see some lake effect flakes in the northwestern hills. It’s a…
Read MoreIs your grocery bill gobbling up your budget? – Mary Hunt
by Mary Hunt, EverydayCheapskate.com, contributing writer Is your monthly grocery spending eating up a big portion of your income? You’re not alone. Figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show that as of March 2024, on average, a family of four spends $1,341 per month on groceries to be eaten at home. Here, let me…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Fresh Octopus, a culinary journey from sea to table – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: we are beginning the seafood celebration until Christmas Day, and octopus takes the center of the stage because it intimidated anyone in the kitchen. Octopus, a fascinating creature of the deep, is a soft-bodied mollusk belonging to the class Cephalopoda, which also includes squids and cuttlefish. With…
Read MoreGet Your Holidays On! RI Women’s Expo this Sunday
It’s known as one big fabulous day packed with excitement! The RI Women’s Expo is set for Sunday, December 1st from 11am to 4pm at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. There will be speakers to discuss topics such as weight loss, fitness, home organization, and healthy eating. Joining this year is one of Rhode Island’s…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 30, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another clear day but noticeably cooler, morning lows below freezing and after noon highs only reaching 40 degrees with a westerly breeze providing a wintry chill. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to…
Read MoreIn the News… recap for the week ending Nov. 30, 2024
A quick recap for our busy lives on some happenings of the week locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally and passings of note. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Cranston City Council heard testimony on homeless encampments, potential to fine them, and moved the issue to committee for consideration. Cranston wanting to hire snow plow vendors – paying…
Read MoreMeeting Street expands support for all families. Walk-in service planned. Mondor Bldg opening.
Meeting Street set an official opening of the Mondor Early Childhood Building on its Providence Campus with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday, December 5th, at 10:30 AM at 1000 Eddy Street in Providence. The 29,000-square-foot new construction will house the agency’s continuum of high-quality early childhood programs, creating a one-stop destination for families with children, prenatal to age five. The…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 29, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Black Friday 11/29/24: Mostly clear skies return after a brief hiatus, with a few clouds dotting the blue. A touch cooler in the morning lows dipping to the low 30’s and rising only to the mid 40’s with a westerly breeze. It’s an “A-” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here:…
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