Posts Tagged ‘RINewsToday’
Save the Library of Congress – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer on architecture Photo: View of the Library of Congress along with the circulation desk The spirit of the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress trembles as the institution’s leadership proposes $60 million in renovations, including the removal of the circulation desk in the middle of…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: 7 Elements of Fitness – Kevin Kearns
By Kevin Kearns, Burn with Kearns The 7 elements of fitness. Why you need them in your daily programming. How they can affect your overall health over 40 I love working out! As well I should as I’ve been doing it for 40 years now! Holy crap! That’s like 2 lifetimes. Over the years my philosophies…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather – Aug. 6/7, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 8/6/22: Hey, guess what? Hot and humid today. We may see some morning mist particularly around the coastal regions, just for a little variety. Other than that, same ol’ same ‘ol, Morning low in the 70’s rising to afternoon highs around 90 with a south-southwesterly breeze and maybe some isolated…
Read MoreIn the news… local, national quick updates
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Route 95 highway re-numbering was scheduled to start on Sunday, but has been delayed again 1,000 boats participated in Aquapalooza this past weekend in Mackeral Cove, near Prudence Island Orange Line MBTA will be shut down for a month for repairs – impacting 100K riders Judge Nettie Vogel in RI to…
Read MoreBig box COSTCO, Topgolf, highway expansion bring big change to the “Heart of Cranston”
After years of community concerns and opposition, the area of Cranston often called “the heart of Cranston” will be getting both a Topgolf mega (68,000 sq. ft.) entertainment/golf complex and a COSTCO, side by side. To be located in the sought after “behind Citizens” and “behind Shaws” part of the Chapel View development owned by…
Read MoreRI Weather for Friday, August 5, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Another hot one today, but with something in the way of relief in the form of additional cloud cover for some occasional shade interrupting the blistering sun. A coastal boundary will try to set up in the early afternoon, which may be the trigger for some scattered showers and perhaps a…
Read MoreWilliams & Stuart Real Estate official sponsor of 2022 Taste of Rhode Island
by Nancy Thomas After a two-year pandemic hiatus, plans are underway for the 2022 Taste of Rhode Island, a unique celebration of local food, drink and entertainment, to be held Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 6:00-9:00pm at Crowne Plaza, Warwick, Rhode Island. The popular event brings together a dazzling selection of culinary delights from top area restaurants, food producers…
Read MorePool Safety – from the Union Fire District
Being in the middle of a heatwave and in the middle of summer, is a critical time for safety around the ocean and backyard pools. Our guard may be down as summer winds down, but this is a key time to review ways to keep safe, especially where children are.Chief Steven Pinch and the Union…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Part Time Lovers – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By: Mari Nardolillo Dias “…cause Fire is the devil’s only friend” (Don Mclean, Miss American Pie) (Note: Trigger Warning: Violent Death) He was a prominent man. A married man. A married man with children. He was known by all, if not by sight, certainly by name. He was at the center of the circle in…
Read MorePretzel Crusted Zucchini Sticks Salad, Parmesan Dressing – Alison Mountford
By Alison Mountford, contributing chef, for RINewsToday ACTIVE TIME – 30 TOTAL TIME – 30 SERVES – 2-4 depending on side dish or entree salad ABOUT – Do you have an overflow of zucchini this summer? This breading process is quite simple and totally worth it. I like to use the ends of any chips,…
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