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Best ice cream in the Fall River area? One shop stood out as the cream of the crop
We all scream for ice cream — that's especially true this scorching summer. But which ice cream shop do we scream for the loudest?. Ahead of National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21, we asked our readers to weigh in on their favorite local frozen treat stop, with a list of 10 popular places to pick from.
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.
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...
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.
Man with Fall River ties enhancing historical accuracy and functionality of ships at Battleship Cove
Fall River, MA – A collaboration is leading to ships at Battleship Cove being restored to their historical glory. According to the Fall River Arts Project, Chandler Hearn, a recent graduate of IYRS’s Digital Modeling and Fabrication program in Newport, Rhode Island, has successfully installed custom-built belaying pins on the USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., a historic Gearing-class destroyer docked at Battleship Cove in Fall River, Massachusetts. This installation marks a significant achievement for Hearn, whose capstone project involved creating intricate parts for naval ships.
Dine For Less Than $10 A Person At This Iconic Hot Dog Stand In Massachusetts
There are so many wonderful restaurants in Massachusetts I would love to try. However, the cost of dining out tends to add up very quickly, so I try to limit my restaurant visits to a few times a month. Needless to say, I am always so excited when I discover an eatery that is not only delicious but also affordable. I recently told you about six classic Massachusetts hot dog stands. One of these icons, Nick’s Hot Dogs in Fall River, has a menu full of delicious meals that will fill you up for under $10.
Fall River’s Tulip has been at Forever Paws for nearly 3 months after owner passed away
Does anyone have room in their heart and their home for a sweet, shy senior girl? Tulip has been with FP for over 80 days now without any interest despite her sisters having been adopted quite a few weeks ago. She and her sisters came to them when their owner passed away and family unfortunately could not take them in.
Fall River restaurant announces free buffet for homeless, autism/sensory hair cutting event
A Fall River restaurant is having its hand in two upcoming city events. Christopher’s is having a free autism/sensory hair cutting event this Sunday July 21st from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Shear Genius at 1475 Plymouth Ave in Fall River. Appointments are available on the half hour and is a specially designed sensory event.
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.
Top stories: Vote for Taunton area's best ice cream; find free summer concerts
Before we begin the new week in earnest, we're taking a look back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Taunton Daily Gazette readers. A look ahead at Taunton High School's upcoming football schedule. More of the Gazette's picks for All-Scholastics. This past week,...
Pillow Jets Of Sound: Phish Summer Tour 2024 Gets Underway In Mansfield
Phish began their 26-date 2024 Summer Tour on Friday night at the familiar confines of the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Opening night of the tour presented a balanced show: eight songs played in both of the two sets, none of which were covers, each set featuring one song from the band’s new studio album, Evolve, and noteworthy jamming within each the two halves.
Enter to Win Imagine Dragons Tickets in Mansfield
The Fun 107 Ticket Window is open! Thanks to D&J Enterprise and Revitalize RX Dartmouth, your chance to win concert tickets happens all summer. Imagine Dragons is coming to Mansfield and we have your chance to win tickets. Imagine Dragons is playing at The Xfinity Center in Mansfield on Tuesday,...
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.
West Bridgewater Belly Busters food truck offers lamb gyro, wraps, fries and more
BRIDGEWATER — One local man is turning up the heat with delicious flavors that won't break the bank and he hopes will leave you full and satisfied. Belly Busters is a food truck business that is doing exactly what it sounds like — "busting belly's,", according to the owner, Jarrod Phillips, a longtime foodie.
Video: Des McAnuff Gives a Speech Following Final Performance of THE WHO'S TOMMY
The critically acclaimed production of The Who’s TOMMY played its final performance on Broadway yesterday, Sunday, July 21. As BroadwayWorld previously announced, a National Tour will launch at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI in the Fall of 2025. Following the musical's final performance last night,...
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