Posts Tagged ‘Warwick’
A Little Live Music – TODAY, upcoming – Warwick Public Library
The Warwick Symphony Orchestra brings live musical performances to communities across Rhode Island. As a regional volunteer touring symphony, the WSO seeks to deliver high-quality live music and affordable performances to diverse communities. Throughout mid-winter and spring 2023 the diverse membership of the WSO is actively rehearsing as smaller ensembles to present a series of FREE outreach…
Read MoreSamantha Moffat, a success on and off the field – John Cardullo
By John Cardullo, sportswriter Photos: Nicole Moffat, for RINewsToday Pilgrim High School two sport athlete Samantha Moffat is a success both on and off the field. But it wasn’t entirely a smooth ride. Samantha Moffat, Sami to her friends, is one of those many high schoolers who have taken up sports at a young age…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: Central Chamber Leads Lunch at Iggy’s
The Central RI Chamber of Commerce will hold their popular Leads Luncheon for January on Friday, January 27th from noon to 1:30pm at Iggy’s Boardwalk. Enjoy lunch while you get acquainted with other members of the business community. Share your “60 second commercial” to help others better understand what you do, what you have to…
Read MoreART! Warwick Center for the Arts Members Show
Photo: ‘Ophelia’ by Alexandra Spano The Opening Reception for the 2023 Annual Warwick Center for the Arts Members Show will be held on Thursday, January 19th from 6 to 7:30pm. The exhibit runs until February 18th. This is an all media exhibit featuring the most recent works by Warwick Center for the Arts artist members.…
Read More(Updated) Pawtuxet Village neighbors say ‘no’ to industrial development
Pawtuxet Village Neighbors Outraged at Proposed Industrial Development on Pawtuxet River UPDATED: April 28th, 2023 – The developer has ended their plan to put an industrial development on this site. (See update in red, below) 100+ impacted neighbors and concerned citizens will attend Warwick Planning Board Wednesday Night at 6:00pm at Veterans Middle School Over…
Read MoreWarwick – second Best City in U.S. to Raise a Family
Scholaroo conducted a comprehensive report to identify the best cities in the United States to raise a family. The study ranked 151 cities in 7 categories – Safety, Health, Finance, Education, Recreation, Quality of Life, and Home Atmosphere – based on data from public sources. As noted in the study, moving and raising a family…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Pawtucket problem well known to city. Housing czar report. City updates.
Homelessness issue is not restricted to the capital city of Providence. In the last few days encampments have been taken down in Woonsocket and in Warwick. And talk has been happening about the long-standing homelessness issue in Pawtucket. Homelessness in Pawtucket Reports of “encampments” in Slater Park were clarified by the city’s Parks Director who…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: (update) 2 encampments cleared. Death of Woonsocket homeless man.
“Two weeks ago, we lost our first client of the year to overdose who was struggling with homelessness and addiction. This individual was a long-time resident, he was a son, a brother, he had ties to a local church, and he viewed Woonsocket as home,” said Benedict Lessing, Chief Executive Officer at Community Care Alliance,…
Read MoreThe spirit was with them – in Warwick with Mayor Picozzi, Parks & Recs – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter Sunday night was a joyous night for the hundreds of Warwick residents and others who frequent the Warwick public pool and parks and recreation services. Beverly Wiley addressed the crowd; welcoming them all. This took place in front of Thayer Arena. A circle of food trucks formed a perimeter around the front of…
Read MoreLots of laughs at Factory Paint Bar and Lounge – Brendan Higgins
By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer An impressive line-up of comedians took the stage Saturday night at the Factory Paint Bar and Lounge in West Warwick. The show was entertaining from open to close. The talented Elaine Pelino hosted this event featuring some of the top talent from the world of comedy, including Mike Murray of…
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