Posts Tagged ‘RI News’
In the News… recap for week ending 11.2.24
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Providence Place Mall forced into receivership, with attorneys John Dorsey and Mark Russo appointed by the court – the Mall remains open as restructuring takes place to address $260+ debt Crafted Hope Brewery in EG delays opening after a fire The Lincoln Town Council says they are concerned over new accessory…
Read MoreIn the News… recap for week ending 10.26.24
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY RICAS scores in RI in English language arts fell from 33.1% to 30.8% Defibrillators and bleed control kits will be installed at Roger Wheeler State Beach, Scarborough North State Beach, Scarborough South State Beach, Salty Brine State Beach, and Fisherman’s Memorial Campground $15B Medicaid contracts in RI rescinded and proposals will…
Read MoreVictory Day in Rhode Island recognizes state’s outsized contribution in WWII. Events set:
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans The State of Rhode Island celebrates Victory Day on 2nd Monday in August 2024. Why as the only state to have a state holiday for Victory over Japan? First, and most important to honor those 96,000 brave Rhode islanders who served in World War II. And, to never forget the…
Read MoreRISCA awards $900K to 149 arts entities
State’s Arts Agency awards nearly $900,000 to be distributed among 149 area arts entities Providence, RI – R.I. State Council on the Arts announced today 149 grants totaling more than $898,653 were awarded throughout Rhode Island to arts and culture organizations, individual artists, folk apprenticeships and fellowships, arts educators and schools, and arts and health. The…
Read MoreIn the news… summary week ending June 15, 2024
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY A flamingo has been seen off the coast of the Cape WPRI won an Emmy for their story on the Johnston tornado Bacco, recently closed on Federal Hill will reopen, per media reports, as “Dolce & Salato” and “The Armando Experience” on Douglas Avenue where the Brooklyn Tea House was. RI…
Read MoreIn the news… summary for week ending June 8, 2024
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Waterfire full lightings reduced from 10 to 5 this year, due to cost Southborough, MA teacher terminated for holding a “slave auction” in a mock lesson about slavery in America Voters will vote on whether or not to hold a new RI Constitutional Convention in November Hooters in Warwick has closed…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Self Defense 4 U. Networking and learning real world skills – Kevin Kearns
SElf defense with Kevin Burns
Read MoreIn the news… for the week ending May 25, 2024
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY ProJo reporter, Amy Russo, is leaving the paper for an “unspecified” federal job Overdose deaths in MA fell 10% in 2023, first time in 4 years First United Methodist Church in North Attleboro closed Sunday, ending a ministry that dates back to the 1800s. WGBH’s General Manager, Pam Johnston announced her…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for February 21, 2024 – John Donnelly
RI weather for Feb. 21, 2023
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape, February 21, 2024 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
commentary on local news with ron st. pierre and jen brien – ron and jen’s great escape
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