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South Providence Park, Coastal Access Point Closed by Private Owner
PROVIDENCE — Residents of South Providence and Washington Park looking to beat the heat this summer are having to go without one of their neighborhoods’ most significant parks and coastal access points. Long considered a hidden gem, Collier Point Park is a 6-acre green space tucked away between...
A Historic Fire Station Is Now A Popular Rhode Island Restaurant & Sports Hangout
Dining out in Rhode Island is always an adventure, whether we want to indulge in a scrumptious seafood dish as we gaze out over the Atlantic or we feel like sinking our teeth into a classic New York system at our favorite diner. When we want to relax with a tasty meal and a cold drink, we make our way to this fire station-turned-restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island. It serves an assortment of classic dishes and boasts 33 flatscreen TVs, so we’ll never miss the big game.
Shore-access ruling; $1 million lottery winner; Johnson's Pond: Top stories this week
Here are some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of July 14, supported by your subscriptions. The remote-work revolution launched by the pandemic is raising concerns in Providence about the city's fiscal future, as many downtown office buildings remain largely uninhabited, except by security guards. So far, that's mostly affected landlords, real estate brokers and banks that write commercial mortgages, but that could soon change. If the value of office buildings tumbles in the city's current revaluation, residential taxpayers will be on the hook to make up the difference. The Journal's Patrick Anderson explains.
Swan Boats At Roger Williams Park
I was visiting the Roger Williams Park carousel Friday morning when I recognized the strains of the traditional Italian song “Santa Lucia” being played off in the distance. The park was still quiet and it was really quite beautiful. I followed the music down to the lake where I found swan wrangler Jordan playing his Anglo concertina.
We Be Jammin’ XMAS in July
Debbie Wood of We Be Jammin’ Events visits The Rhode Show to tell us about a unique summer event that supports local vendors and crafters! It’s The Christmas in July Marketplace at Cardis Community Marketplace in West Warwick. To find out more, go to: https://www.webejamminri.com/. Rhode Show Content...
Rescued from Hurricane Beryl, these cats and dogs have come to RI looking for homes
EAST PROVIDENCE − The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has taken in 38 cats and 13 dogs from Texas that were in danger of dying from heat exhaustion and disease after Hurricane Beryl devastated their living quarters and much of the surrounding area. The animals, including kittens, arrived...
T.F. Green Airport experiences delays and cancellations amid global outage
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — A global technology outage caused by a faulty Microsoft software update caused chaos worldwide Friday, including at T.F. Green Airport in Warwick. The common feeling among travelers of the over 50 delays and five cancellations at the airport was frustration, including for Texas resident Brooklyn Armstrong.
Yächtley Crëw will bring 'yacht rock' to Providence, with a Warwick native on board
If songs like “I'd Really Love to See You Tonight” and “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” make you think of kicking back on a boat and cruising in the summertime, you’re not alone. YouTube coined the genre “yacht rock” to describe the soft rock...
Bite into summer: Here's your guide to summer flavor in RI
The beauty of a Rhode Islander summer is legend. There's a lot to take in, from the Cliff Walk to pristine beaches; stunning coastal vistas to scenic rivers; and old-time lighthouses. Go back in time at Newport mansions and historic farms. Step inside to explore museums. Watch fires glow along the river in Providence on summer nights. Take in all the sights, sounds and aromas.
T.F. Green to get 3 new restaurants. First up: Narragansett Beer-themed tavern
WARWICK – Narragansett Beer. The Spring House Hotel on Block Island. Italian food on Federal Hill. They're all quintessential Rhode Island icons that call to mind good times in the Ocean State. And they're all going to be the inspiration for restaurants at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport if Francesco Balli has his...
Grizzlies Let The Grooves and Rhythms Flow with ‘Love In Short Paragraphs’
Love has the ability to come across in a variety of ways. It can come in a hug, an act of kindness, a kiss or even a few written words. This fact can often be fascinating and sometimes puzzling, but it does deserve to be recognized and examined. Hence the debut full-length “Love In Short Paragraphs” from the Providence alt-funk act Grizzlies, which they self-released on June 28. There’s a soulful vibe being conveyed via the groovy rhythms courtesy of bassist Mikaela Villani, drummer Riley Smith and keyboardist Emily Iwuc while complimenting the excellent riffs from guitarist Josh Zenil and Cynthia Munrayos’ vocal delivery.
Imagination Playground marks 15 years; celebrates with throwback pricing
This month, Imagination Playground is celebrating 15 years, and reflecting on the continued growth and success of the company mission to bring enriching, imaginative play to children everywhere. Made in Providence, Rhode Island, Imagination Playground has made its way to all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico, and over 70 countries across the globe.
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
ON THIS DAY IN 1975 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND PLAY THE OPENING NIGHT ON THEIR ‘BORN TO RUN’ TOUR IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND. THIS ALSO SAW THE LIVE DEBUT OF STEVEN VAN ZANDT AS A MEMBER OF THE E STREET BAND. DAVID BOWIE PERFORMS AT...
The weekend: Heels & Wheels, Friday Fun & Brunch party among 33 things to do in Northern RI
Northern, RI – Dare we say this weather is perfect?. Welcome to The Weekend, northern Rhode Island, where we round up our local events and happening so you can make the most of your free time – locally. Many of our area businesses and venues have been closed over the past few weeks – and we took a break ourselves, at least from these weekly features.
News-a-Palooza Celebrates Summer, Local News
Above: News-a-Palooza 2024, on the grounds of the Varnum House Museum. Photo by Maxwell McVay /41°North Photos. The plan for News-a-Palooza 2024 was to showcase local in a bunch of different ways, from the food and beverages to the auction items to the venue itself, the grounds of the Varnum House Museum. Boy, did we succeed! We had a great night where local was the watchword, and of course that’s what EG News has always been about, delivering news you won’t find anywhere else.
Miss Rhode Island Teen 2023 takes on a new role in ‘The Sound of Music’
Mia Daley is spending her summer days going to the beach. Well, close to the beach. Daley will be spending a good chunk of her summer at Theatre by the Sea, appearing as Louisa in “The Sound of Music.”. So far, says the East Greenwich actor, “it truly has...
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