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Rhode Island Comic Con is back. Bringing tens of thousands to Providence. Features historic Clerks Reunion.

November 4, 2021

A woman dressed as a ninja at a convention.

If you are around and about in downtown Providence from Friday through Sunday you’ll probably think it’s Halloween all over again – if you didn’t know that Rhode Island Comic Con is in town. Filling hotel rooms and more, tens of thousands participants – many in full, realistic costume, will join the celebrities, artists, and…

If it’s Wednesday – it’s Sour Grapes! – (How to meet Tim Jones at RI ComicCon)

November 3, 2021

A comic strip about a bride and a teddy bear.

by Timothy Jones, cartoonist Meet Tim Jones this weekend at RI Comic Con! Look for the ARTISTS area – and say “hi” to our very own Rhode Island cartoonist… Get all the details here: https://www.ricomiccon.com/ The event will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the RI Convention Center and the Dunkin Donuts Center.…

The Real Housewives of Rhode Island coming to Ocean State May 8, 2025
“The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” – or RHORI – is set against the shores of the Ocean State, “The Real Housewives” franchise expands into the world of a tight-knit circle of Rhode Islanders who have deep community roots and families that go back generations. With aspirational lives, thriving businesses and tangled family dynamics, these decade-long… […]
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Homeless in RI: 2,000 homeless children – RFPs – May issue of Street Sights, by and for homeless May 8, 2025
RI Kids Count on homeless children in Rhode Island Nearly 2,000 children in Rhode Island’s public schools were identified as homeless in the 2023-24 school year, a sharp increase of 35 percent from two years earlier, according to the latest Kids’ Count Factbook, which was released on May 5th. Kids’ Count defines homelessness as children… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for May 8, 2025 – Jack Donnelly May 8, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Warmer this day – chance of a brief shower this afternoon. Lows in 50s – highs could be low 70s. It’s a “B+” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island and settled in Johnston,… […]
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New CEO of RI Community Food Bank will be Melissa Cherney, CEO, Great Plains Food Bank, ND May 8, 2025
Photo, Melissa Cherney The Rhode Island Community Food Bank today announced Melissa (Sobolik) Cherney, a leader and advocate in hunger relief for nearly two decades, as its next chief executive officer. Cherney succeeds Andrew Schiff, who is retiring after 17 years of dedicated service. Since 2019, Cherney has served first as president and then as… […]
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RI Veterans: Did you know? 08.05.25 (medical coverage, disability, news, events) – John A. Cianci May 8, 2025
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Medical Coverage for Veterans When Traveling Outside of the United States Q. I am traveling to Portugal with my Dad, and both have VA healthcare. What are my options if I need medical care? Ralph, S. Carolina A: The VA does have coverage for treatment outside of the… […]
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Transform your property this spring: 7 proven tips on planting trees- John Campanini, RI Tree Council May 7, 2025
Transform Your Property This Spring: 7 Proven Tips on Planting Trees by John Campanini, Technical Director, Rhode Island Tree Council Spring is a great time to plant trees in New England. Planting in the spring takes advantage of the region’s mild, wet conditions. It also provides saplings with ample opportunity to establish strong root systems… […]
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It’s Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones May 7, 2025
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist _ Tim Jones: Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local schools and libraries… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for May 7, 2025 – Jack Donnelly May 7, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Frontal system slides eastward and we get a break from the downpours for a day. We may even benefit from a cameo appearance by the Sun during the afternoon hours! Morning lows in the low 50’s and afternoon highs in the upper 60’s to around 70 with a light southwesterly breeze.… […]
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It is what it is. May 7, 2025 – Jen Brien May 7, 2025
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary THIS HEADLINE SHOULD BE ILLEGAL Folks, did you see this CRAZY headline yesterday floating around the DAILYMAIL website? I couldn’t believe it. Actually, it really pissed me off because of the terror I’m sure a whole bunch of elderly people felt reading it. It read (and I quote) “50,000… […]
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Providence Fire Dept. Emergency Medical Services Bicycle program returns to city May 7, 2025
Photo: PFD Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Providence Fire Department Chief Derek M. Silva and EMS Chief Zach Kenyon, along with Providence Fire’s leadership team and community members, announced the return of the Providence Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Bicycle Program to Downtown Providence. First launched as a pilot in the summer of 2023, the… […]
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