Posts Tagged ‘WPRO’
The million dollar Penguins are on the way…
When tax increases became apparent for the residents of Providence, WPRO’s Gene Valicenti, often a critic of zoos keeping wild animals captive, posed a question to Providence Mayor Brett Smiley during his regular scheduled “Ask The Mayor” segment. The question? Why doesn’t Providence recall the COVID relief grant to the Roger Williams Park Zoo to…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? Veterans Home charges, Veterans Court…16-2-23 – John A. Cianci
RI Veterans: Did you know? weekly column reviews events, information and opportunities for veterans in Rhode Island.
Read MoreHomeless in Rhode Island – Hodgepodge of Motels, an Armory, a hospital, …
Photos of RI State House event – credit “Redeye” 37 degrees in Providence… The Governor’s Christmas Tree Lighting happened last night with dozens of homeless Rhode Islanders in attendance. The event happened while 50 mph winds blew tents and people living outdoors. There were some chants and shouts directed toward the Governor that he failed…
Read MorePromises made – and broken. Homeless get a waiting list as state unprepared for crisis.
5 days ago, the day before Thanksgiving, few of us were working, even fewer after noon on the day to plan for Thanksgiving – to cook our recipes, set our tables and plan what we would wear, and that we had enough chairs for all the visitors, adult and child. In between some of these…
Read MoreSmithfield: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Task Force invites reports on concerning behaviors
Smithfield issues “An invitation for citizens to report concerning behavior in the Smithfield community” The Smithfield Town Council has created a “Community Concerns Form” for filing of complaints from community members about activity in the town. It has also appointed the SMITHFIELD DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION TASK FORCE and invites citizens to report concerning behavior…
Read MoreUpdated: RI Monthly “Best of Rhode Island” contest story
Since this story ran on April 7th, we received new information and clarifications and are including them here. A summary of the original story runs, below. From Tara Granahan: “I had no idea [the media category changing] had happened. I don’t have, and never have had, any kind of contractual agreement with the magazine. They…
Read MorePopular contest decides to “redefine” one media category
The Best of Rhode Island is a long sought-after designation from restaurants, businesses, nonprofits, and media outlets. It’s a fun – but coveted award. Make no mistake about it, it is more about advertising and branding promotion for Rhode Island Monthly, than it is about a judged honor. But we all know the game, and…
Read MoreCranston in the weeds with COSTCO. No to Mulligan’s. No to Chapel View. Who will find them a RI home?
Back to Plan A? Hold that thought say many in Cranston community. COSTCO’s first plan for coming to Rhode Island was to locate themselves squeezed behind the Chapel View development – behind Shaw’s and next to TopGolf. After almost 3 years of neighborhood opposition, the COSTCO plan grew silent. But it was clear that Chapel…
Read More“I’m a councilwoman. Please don’t tell me what to do.”
About 3 weeks ago, Providence City Councilperson, Kat Kerwin, was present at Fortnight, a Dorrance Street wine bar, when the Providence Police responded to a resident’s complaint about loud music. She intervened between one of the owners, Mackenzie Holway, and the two to three police officers who were asking about a license to play music,…
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