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Trade Turns Out for Memorial Golf Tournament
Now in its fourth year, the Al Zannella Memorial Golf Tournament was hosted by the Zannella family at the Potowomut Golf Club in East Greenwich on July 22. Held in memory of Al “Z” Zannella, former Executive Vice President of Mancini Beverage who passed away in 2020, trade guests, family and friends enjoyed an afternoon of golf followed by a cocktail hour and dinner in the club’s Main Ballroom and Members’ Grill in what has become an annual celebration of Zannella’s legacy and impact in the business and on the community. Guests enjoyed cocktails featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Don Julio Añejo Tequila, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Surfside Iced Tea + Vodka, Surfside Lemonade + Vodka and Links Drinks Transfusion. Sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Diageo, Mancini Beverage, Martignetti Companies, Geaber’s Liquors, Pernod Ricard Código Tequila, Rémy Martin and Cointreau, White Claw and Kingstown Liquor Mart, event proceeds benefit the RI Hospitality Education Foundation’s Zannella Memorial Scholarship, awarded to Rhode Islanders pursuing education toward a career in the food-service, lodging or tourism industries.
Women’s Soccer Welcomes Indiana on Sunday Evening
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Brown women's soccer team will welcome Indiana on Sunday evening, kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and NESN. Fans are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets online at Brownbears.com/tickets prior to their arrival at Stevenson-Pincince Field. Fans should either download their digital tickets to display on a mobile device or print them at home prior to arrival. There is a no re-entry policy in place for all ticketed athletic events at Brown University, once you have scanned your ticket to enter, you must remain inside the venue.
Quiet today, rain chances on the rise tonight
While it won't be the summer scorcher some may have hoped for, we're kicking off Labor Day weekend with seasonable temperatures and some sunshine. Today will feature a mixed sky with periods of both sunny and cloudy conditions likely at times. What you will notice today is an increase in humidity, hinting at some wet weather potential over these next 24 hours.
Abused, Neglected Animals Find Sanctuary With Retired Attorney
TIVERTON, R.I. — A tragic house fire on a mild winter day two decades ago took the lives of Wendy Taylor’s nine four-legged friends, including two dogs, six cats, and a goat named Mo. While the death of her loving companions on Feb. 24, 2003 was and still...
This spot in Providence was renamed for Mr. Lemon and the Rao family
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island loves frozen lemonade, and now a part of Providence will be named for it. After a dedication ceremony on Thursday, a section of Hawkins Street received a ceremonial street designation of "Mr. Lemon Place," in honor of Mr. Lemon founders, the late Joseph and Eileen Rao. ...
This major offshore wind company just announced a big Providence expansion
PROVIDENCE – The Danish offshore wind developer that owns America’s first offshore wind farm and is building a second, much larger wind project off the Rhode Island coast is expanding its presence in the Ocean State. Ørsted is moving its office in Providence, one of two co-headquarters for the company’s U.S. operations, into...
Women's Rugby Opens Season with Hard-Fought Tie Against Quinnipiac
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Brown Bears (0-0-1) and Quinnipiac Bobcats (0-0-1) battled to a 17-17 tie in the 2024 season-opener at Berylson Family Fields on Saturday. "While neither team is fully satisfied walking away with a tie, we were really happy with how physical and competitive our match was," said Rosalind Chou, the Kathleen Flores Women's Rugby Head Coach. "The resilience in a tight game is exactly what we need to see from the team to compete for a playoff spot. Quinnipiac is perennially a final four team, so it says a lot about our team to end in a draw.
Actor, activist Michael J. Fox to headline Rhode Island Comic Con
The day “Back to the Future” fans have been waiting for is here. Weeks after Rhode Island Comic Con announced appearances by Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, and others, they’ve completed the cast reunion with the news that Michael J. Fox (Marty McFly) will be appearing at this year’s event.
RI to retain control of Providence Public Schools
The state of Rhode Island will keep control of the Providence Public School District for now, according to NBC affiliate WJAR, despite the school board voting to end it. The state took over the district five years ago after a scathing John Hopkins report highlighted problems like bullying, fighting, poor learning conditions and crumbling buildings.
Bajah’s Cat Café in Tiverton Has Busiest Day in 3 Years After Viral Social Media Post
As a business owner, how do you get people in the door?. For one Tiverton business owner, she called upon the town to rally behind her, and they came out in droves. Bajah’s Cat Café made history in 2021 when it became the first cat café in the area.
Review: '42nd Street' taps into the joy of show biz at Theatre By The Sea
Long after the curtain drops on “naughty, bawdy, sporty 42nd Street,” the lingering, rhythmic staccato of tap-dancing feet places an exclamation point on the archetypal Broadway fairy tale. Those feet, the driving force behind a revival of the 1980s award-winning Broadway show “42nd Street,” now on stage at Theatre By The Sea, burst...
Cranston mayor sued after allegedly failing to pay for car taken 3 years ago
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins is shrugging off a newly filed lawsuit that accuses him of taking possession of a classic car in 2021 without paying the owner for it. The suit, filed Thursday, accuses the mayor of “wrongfully taking a motor vehicle owned by Davide...
The invisible legacy of racially restrictive housing covenants, Providence schools outlook, and more
Buried deep in residential property records across Rhode Island lies an ugly truth: old restrictions in deeds that prohibited people of color from buying a given home. We hear from our own Nina Sparling about how racist restrictions in housing deeds helped shape where Rhode Islanders live today. Also, Providence public schools will remain under state control for another three years. Political reporter Ian Donnis gives us his take on the news, and a few highlights from the week in Rhode Island politics. And we have a studio session from The Whelks, an acoustic trio defined by their three-part harmonies, and a shared love of early country, swing, and Rhode Island. Plus: Our picks for what to do this week.
Judge rules Washington Bridge lawsuit will proceed on court calendar
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — A status hearing was held Friday in Providence Superior Court in the state's lawsuit over the Washington Bridge closure. The state is suing 13 companies for their role in the bridge's closure. The hearing was the first of what's expected to be many court proceedings...
Today Marks the Anniversary of the First U.S. National Men’s Singles Championship at the Newport Casino, the Event That Became the U.S. Open
On August 31, 1881, a significant chapter in the history of tennis was written at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The prestigious venue, known for its elegance and exclusivity, hosted the first U.S. National Men’s Singles Championship, marking the beginning of what would become one of the most storied traditions in the sport of tennis. Though it wasn’t yet known as the U.S. Open, the competition that would eventually transform into the Open was initially established in 1881 by the U.S. National Lawn Tennis Association.
MAYOR DONALD GREBIEN – PAWTUCKET, RI
Throughout the years, we’ve seen this festival grow and evolve, with newer events like Empanada Fest while continuing to honor beloved traditions such as the Dragon Boat Races. It’s incredible to see the journey which has led to the multi-faceted celebration we have today. I feel a deep sense of pride and nostalgia thinking about the countless memories we’ve made together over the years, and I’m excited to see what this year has in store for all of us.
Annual Newport Event Showcases High Noon RTDs
The Surf Club in Newport hosted a party and cornhole tournament on July 18 sponsored by High Noon Sun Sips Hard Seltzer and High Noon Tequila Seltzer in collaboration with Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island. Guests competed in friendly games of cornhole on the dock of the venue’s surf shack overlooking the ocean while enjoying sips of the brand’s offerings in a variety of flavors, earning High Noon-branded merchandise. High Noon Sun Sips hard seltzers are made with sparkling water, premium vodka, real fruit juices and natural flavors, available in both a 355-ml slim can and 700-ml size. Each flavor offers a crisp and refreshing low-calorie, low-carb, low-sugar drink at 100 calories, with no added sugar. Available in Pineapple, Black Cherry, Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Watermelon, Lime, Peach and Mango flavors, each are gluten-free. High Noon Tequila Seltzer is made with real Blanco tequila, real fruit juice, sparkling water and natural flavors, each 4.5% ABV and 100 calories. Available in Strawberry, Lime, Grapefruit and Passionfruit flavors, it is sold in 355-ml 8-can variety packs. All High Noon RTDs are distributed in the state by Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island.
Dragon boat races held in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Chinese Dragon Boat Races and Taiwan Day Festival is being held on Saturday. The event is taking place along the Festival Pier in Pawtucket, and will also include the family-friendly Taiwan Day Festival. The dragon boat races use unique Taiwanese-style dragon boats from the Republic of China. Also […]
What You Can Buy in Coastal Communities in RI for $1M to $2M
The folks at Mott & Chace Sotheby's International offer three distinct properties in some of the Northeast's most beautiful communities. From historic homes to condos to waterfront -- these properties offer a range of options. The properties are priced from just over $1 million to a bit over $2 million.
NEW: Collier Park Point Reopens After Months of Closure
One of Providence’s best parks, Collier Point Park, has finally reopened after months of a lockdown. The park was vandalized in early May, and the facility was closed after damage to the electrical systems. Collier is neither owned by the City of Providence nor the Rhode Island Department of...
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