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Why I’m confident the war in Gaza won’t ruin another year on campus
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — Touring the campus of Brown University with my kid this week, there was nary a sign of the encampment or hunger strike protesting Israel’s war in Gaza that had roiled the place last spring. No Palestinian flags, no graffiti about genocide. The only signs I saw on the main quad warned those gathered for orientation...
Energy Siting Board OKs Location of LNG Equipment in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — More than five years after a frozen valve left thousands of Aquidneck Island residents without natural gas to heat their homes in the depths of winter, state utility regulators approved Rhode Island Energy’s plan to temporarily bolster gas supplies on the three-municipality island. Last week...
Johnston teachers, missed all summer, welcomed back to school
Welcome back. Welcome back. Johnston parents, school administrators and students made sure that message was loud and clear Tuesday as they greeted teachers returning for the 2024-25 school year. The first day of classes was Wednesday, Aug. 28, but teachers were back on Tuesday for a day of professional development sessions.
Stormwater Innovation Center to Host Rain Harvest Festival
A Community Celebration of Water, Science, and Art. Roger Williams Park Botanical Center Pavilion, 1 Floral Ave., 02905. September 29, 2024, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Festival Information at the Botanical Center Pavilion. Free and Open to the Public. Providence, R.I. (August 20, 2024) – Join a celebration of...
Scürvy Dög Parking Lot Mega Show — Sunday
7:15pm — J (X tribute) Scürvy has issued the following statement: “We’re throwing another free all day parking lot bash with a ton of bands, awesomeness, and a pinch of love.”. Food by Rebels Rations. Dog friendly (to friendly dogs). Properly supervised children are welcome. As...
Tiverton Childcare Celebrates 40 Years of Nurturing Young Minds
Sakonnet Early Learning Center, a cornerstone of early childhood education in Tiverton, Rhode Island, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Originally established as a nursery school in 1984 by local resident Deborah Murphey Raposa, the center has evolved into a full-fledged childcare facility that continues to uphold its founding mission: providing experiences that delight, inspire, and capture the spirit of children.
Newport Teachers to Picket on First Day Back to School as Union Tensions Escalate
The Teachers’ Association of Newport (TAN) is set to stage its second informational picket on Tuesday, September 3rd, from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. outside Pell Elementary School at 35 Dexter St., Newport. This comes as teachers report for their first day back, with students scheduled to begin their school year the following day.
Local Events: Portuguese Festival, Dog Adoption Event
The festival is this weekend; the dog event is next. If you are looking for something to do this weekend, you can head over to West Warwick for the annual Portuguese Holy Ghost Festival – a four-day event including parades, Portuguese food, games, entertainment, and family fun. The Holy...
Rhode Island vs. Holy Cross Football Score Prediction & Game Info - Aug. 31
The Holy Cross Crusaders (0-0) visit the Rhode Island Rams (0-0) at Meade Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Keep scrolling to get more information about Rhode Island vs. Holy Cross leaders, insights, and a predicted winner. Join other fans like you to stream hundreds of College Football games with...
Delaney LaRose's First Career Goal Leads RIC Past Vikings, 1-0, in Season-Opener
Salem, Mass.—Senior midfielder Delaney LaRose (Johnston, R.I.) scored her first career goal as Rhode Island College opened the 2024 season with a 1-0 shutout win at Salem State on Friday evening. THE BASICS. Rhode Island College 1, Salem State 0. Rhode Island College (1-0) Salem State (0-1) HOW IT...
Bryant’s five set thriller vs FAU headlines split Day 1 in Boca Raton
BOCA RATON, Fla.– The Bryant women's volleyball team split their first two games of the season at the FAU Invitational in Boca Raton, Florida. Game one would see the Bulldogs rally from behind to beat Florida Atlantic in five sets. The second game of the day would see the Bulldogs drop their match against Ball State 3-0. GAME INFORMATION.
Summer River Cruises Showcase State Brands
Providence River Boat Company has delighted summer Providence waterway riders with a series of wine and spirits open-air cruises all summer long. Local brands took center deck as narrated tours were accompanied with brand education and a selection of tastings. Featured were Gooseneck Vineyards, a North Kingstown-based brand that offers namesake Prosecco, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Rhody Red and Wickford White; Providence-based The Industrious Spirit Company, Providence’s first distillery since Prohibition ended, which produces sustainably sourced vodkas, gins and bourbons, such as its Seaflow Gin, Ostreida Oyster Vodka, Structural Vodka, Ornamental Gin, Blue Velvet Bourbon, Patina Bourbon Barrel Aged Gin and Gemma Crystal Vodka; and Pawtucket-based RI Spirits, makers of the Rhodium line of handcrafted gins, vodkas and liqueurs. RI Spirits was founded in 2019 and is New England’s only LGBT-owned spirits brand. The RI Spirits’ line includes Rhodium Vodka, RI Red Vodka, Coffee & Black Walnut Vodka, Citron Vodka, Classic Gin, Forager’s Gin, Grapefruitcello and Limoncello, each crafted from local fresh, farmed or foraged ingredients. Its products are gluten-free, organic, non-GMO and vegan, with all but one certified as RI Kosher. All of the above brands are distributed in the state via Horizon Beverage Co. of Rhode Island.
Community Coordinator union votes to end strike
The Labor Organization of Community Coordinators voted on Friday afternoon to end its strike over alleged unfair labor practices and deadlocked contract negotiations. The strike started three days ago when hundreds of first-year students moved into campus. The union announced the end of the strike in an Instagram post Friday...
Woonsocket man summoned to court over mobility scooter
(WJAR) — Woonsocket police have summoned a man to court over hismobility scooter, which is much larger and elaborate than we're used to. Police and the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles said the scooter should not be driven in the street. David Tremblay of Woonsocket said he will...
New Zumper report reveals rising one-bedroom rental prices in Providence
A new rental price report from national organization Zumper was released showing prices in Providence are on the rise. According to the report, a one bedroom apartment jumped 1.2% last month, to $1,710. Two bedroom apartments fell to $2,000. NBC 10'sTamara Sacharczyk spoke with Crystal Chen a spokeperson with Zumper...
WWE Raw Results (August 26th, 2024)
On August 26th, 2024 WWE aired the 1,631st episode of Raw live in Providence Rhode Island inside Amica Mutual Pavilion. Judgement Day (World Tag Team Champions JD McDonagh & Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio & Carlito) defeated Latino World Order (Cruz Del Toro, Joaquin Wilde, Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee) via La Magistral on Rey Mysterio (14:55)
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