It is what it is (10-23-24) – Jen Brien

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by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary I’LL HAVE A LARGE FRY WITH THAT Nothing like seeing TRUMP in a McDonald’s apron, right? Hahahaha. That cracked me up – it did… but the real story here is not the fries or BIG MACS he was handing out to customers; it’s the complete and utter meltdown MSNBC was…

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ART! Mosaics at Narrows Center for the Arts

Mosaic artwork: sailboat in city harbor.

Photo: Courtesy Narrow Center for the Arts – Tall Ships Visit Boston: Linda Antonucci) For over ten years, the New England Mosaic Society has brought together mosaic artists who are using this medium to express modern life; creating work as technically masterful, creatively constructed, and relevant as anything being done elsewhere in the world. From…

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Brown University, Providence College, University of Rhode Island all in for Team IMPACT

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Team IMPACT Holds Second Nationwide All In 5K Event Photo, top: Brown Team Impact With support from Campus Apartments, Team IMPACT raises over $132,000 towards nonprofit’s mission of supporting children with serious illnesses and disabilities Today, Team IMPACT hosted their second All In 5K event supported by Campus Apartments— a national leader in the on- and off- student…

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Rhode Island Weather for October 22, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

Tuesday weather: 81/57, clear, grade A

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist This is getting ridiculous! Best weather week ever? Perhaps. High pressure remains in full swing, with even warmer temps, highs in the low 80’s and lows in the upper 50’s on tap with a light southwesterly breeze. It’s another “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY…

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Rhode Island Weather for October 21, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

Monday weather map: Mostly clear, 78/52.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist The hits keep rolling along! Another fantastic Fall day, spoiled only by a few high clouds mainly to the north and east. Warmer, with afternoon highs expected to climb into the upper 70’s after morning lows in the low 50’s with a light westerly breeze. It’s another “A” day! ___ Follow…

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The Ripples Project: new public art coming to Providence. Call for building locations, artists.

Colorful graffiti on brick wall.

‘The Ripples Project’ will bring dozens of public art installations to Providence in upcoming year  Mayor Brett P. Smiley, The Avenue Concept (TAC), Providence City Council President Rachel Miller, and the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism today announced The Ripples Project, an ambitious public art initiative that will transform the city’s landscape in…

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Our Networking Pick of the Week: Marcum Cocktails and Conversations

Refreshing strawberry basil cocktail.

Join us for cocktails and light refreshments at this networking opportunity with some of Rhode Island’s best and brightest. Cocktails & Conversations, hosted by MARCUM, will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd from 5 to 7pm at Cafe Nuovo, One Citizens Plaza, in downtown Providence. Spanning all industries and disciplines, this is a perfect way…

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