Virginia Raguin, College of the Holy Cross A stained-glass window, donated in 1877 to a church in Rhode Island, shows Jesus as a dark-skinned man. Most Western depictions portrayed him as a European, with light skin and sometimes even with blue eyes. A Black Jesus at this time was unknown. Now in the Memphis Brooks […]
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Senator Reed leads bipartisan resolution declaring April ‘Financial Literacy Month’
A bipartisan pair of senators has introduced a resolution to allocate April as Financial Literacy Month in a bid to boost financial literacy education in the U.S. Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., and Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the measure on Tuesday to recognize the importance of financial literacy in enhancing the financial well-being of individuals and […]
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Numbers player wins $35,000 using grandmother’s numbers
Source: Rhode Island Lottery A woman from New Bedford claimed seven separate winning Numbers tickets for the December 12, 2023, Midday drawing. Each ticket had a $1 4-digit straight bet winning $5,000 each, for $35,000. The winner shared that she played the numbers her late grandmother used to play, 2 7 3 1. She said […]
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Mother’s Day in Newport: Here’s where to go for brunch, tea, cruises, and dinner
Are you making plans to celebrate your Mom in Newport on Mother’s Day? You’re in luck, as many local restaurants will offer special menus and offerings on Sunday, May 12, to make Mom feel extra special on her special day. Make those reservations early, as they do fill up fast. Know of something we missed? […]
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St. John’s Lodge Food Bank Raffle: Win $10K Cooling System
The St. John’s Lodge Food Bank is getting ready for a big boost this summer, thanks to a new fundraiser that will give patrons the chance to win a fully installed Mitsubishi Hyperheat Ductless Cooling and Heating System valued at $10,000. The Raffle is being run by the St. John’s Lodge Food Bank, and the […]
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Op-Ed: How the Oversight Committee has improved the lives of Rhode Islanders
Eight years ago, I was named chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee. It was a position I accepted with much excitement and, to be honest, just a little bit of trepidation. Unlike other standing committees, whose job it is to vet and approve legislation, no bills come out of the Oversight Committee. Rather, it’s our […]
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The Biden administration recruits 15 states to help enforce airline consumer laws
The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is limited to the federal government. The U.S. Department of Transportation said Tuesday that the states, which include California, New York and Illinois, will help ensure that government enforcement activities keep up […]
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RIDOT reminds drivers to slow down and move over for work zones and first responders
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) wants to remind drivers of the importance of slowing down and moving over when approaching work zones and first responders. This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and RIDOT is urging drivers to pay attention to their surroundings and adjust their driving habits when approaching traffic signs, […]
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CCRI’s Newport Campus to host a free FAFSA event to assist new and returning students with filing for Financial Aid
Source: CCRI In response to the U.S. Department of Education’s bumpy rollout of the revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) is hosting several free, in-person FAFSA completion assistance events, including at the Newport Campus and Conexion Latina: 2-6 pm, Thursday, April 18: Newport Campus 3-6 pm, […]
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The America’s Cup Hall of Fame to induct Josh Belsky, Bob Fisher, Kevin Shoebridge, and Juan Vila
Source: America’s Cup Hall of Fame The Herreshoff Marine Museum / America’s Cup Hall of Fame welcomes Josh Belsky, Bob Fisher, Kevin Shoebridge, and Juan Vila as Class of 2024 inductees of the America’s Cup Hall of Fame. They will be honored on October 14, 2024, at the America’s Cup Hall of Fame Induction gala at the Maritime Museum of Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. […]
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Al Stewart coming to The JPT on August 23
Spectacle Live will present Al Stewart on Friday, August 23, at 8 pm at The JPT Film & Event Center. After Al Stewart’s US tour in 2019 with his band The Empty Pockets, he spent most of 2020 and 2021 sidelined due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But in 2022, he returned full force with a […]
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How gas prices have changed in Providence in the last week
Gasoline prices continue to rise, up around 4 cents per gallon from the previous week. As of Monday, April 15, drivers across the United States are now paying an average of $3.63 per gallon. Demand for gasoline generally rises during the spring all the way through Memorial Day. This, combined with recent tensions in the […]
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Recap: Middletown Town Council meeting on April 15
The Middletown Town Council covered a lot of ground during its meeting on Monday, April 15. The Town of Middletown provided the below notes on some of the actions; When: Monday night. Where: Middletown Town Hall, 350 East Main Road. Absent: None. Of note: After a lengthy discussion, a council majority voted to ask the Rhode Island Department […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Tuesday, April 16
This story was originally published as a What’sUpNewp newsletter. Sign up for our free newsletter to receive this post in your inbox every weekday morning! Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, April 16. 🍦 Ben & Jerry’s is throwing its annual Free Cone Day celebration today! This year, the Scoop Shop located on Thames Street is […]
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Four Guatemalan men are facing federal charges for alleged theft and resale of products from Home Depot and Kohls
Four Guatemalan men are facing federal charges at federal court in Providence for allegedly stealing and reselling thousands of dollars worth of products from Home Depot and Kohls stores across multiple states. 33-year-old Marvin Estuardo Morales De Paz, 24-year-old Abraham Dayger-Enrique, 30-year-old Sebastian Lajuj-Soloman, and 31-year-old Jonathan Josue Amperez-Perez, are facing federal charges for allegedly […]
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Many Middletown residents and businesses can expect a 2% tax increase in Fiscal 2025
Source: Town of Middletown Many Middletown residents and business owners are looking at 2 percent increase in their Fiscal 2025 tax bills. According to proposed figures rolled out for the first time Monday night to the Town Council, the median homeowner can expect to pay $100 more in taxes in the upcoming fiscal year compared […]
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Obituary: Marvel Whelan
Orange – Marvel Anne “Johnnie” Whelan, 90, beloved Navy wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in the company of her children on April 10, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, US Navy Capt. Edward C. Whelan Jr. (Ret.). Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, to Milton and Marvel Reynolds, Marvel Anne […]
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Fastest-growing jobs in Rhode Island
With the country eager to put the pandemic firmly in the rear-view mirror, the American economy continued to boom in 2023. The national unemployment rate remained around 3.6%, while the total number of people employed grew to roughly 152 million, up from 148 million in 2022. The economy has seen several significant changes in recent […]
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Will Brennan homers, Guardians beat Red Sox 6-0 to spoil Boston’s Patriots’ Day game
BOSTON (AP) — Will Brennan hit a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Red Sox 6-0 on Monday in Boston’s traditional Patriots’ Day game. José Ramirez and Gabriel Arias each added an RBI double for Cleveland, which has started 8-2 on the road. Wearing their white jerseys with red letters […]
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Where refugees in Rhode Island are arriving from
During the past five decades, the U.S. has resettled over 3 million refugees, making it one of the leading countries for finding new homes for people fleeing violence, persecution, and war. In 2021, then-President Donald Trump lowered the annual cap of refugees that could be admitted into the country to 15,000. Even as the Biden […]
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Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Rhode Island last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Apr. 5 to Apr. 12. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th […]
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Author Susan Eisenhower, a granddaughter of President Eisenhower, will speak at Salve Regina University commencement
Renowned author, scholar and policy analyst Susan Eisenhower will present Salve Regina’s Commencement address and receive an honorary degree as a member of the Class of 2024 at the University’s 74th Commencement on Sunday, May 19. Her most recent book, “How Ike Led: The Principles Behind Eisenhower’s Biggest Decisions,” has received critical acclaim nationally and […]
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Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma wins Boston Marathon in runaway. Kenya’s Hellen Obiri repeats in women’s race
BOSTON (AP) — Sisay Lemma scorched the first half of the Boston Marathon course on Monday, setting a record pace to build a lead of more than half of a mile. Then the weather heated up, and the 34-year-old Ethiopian slowed down. After running alone for most of the morning, Lemma held on down Boylston […]
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UTIC offers Sonar Pro-Development to 200+ members
The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) has announced that more than 200 of its members have completed a professional development course on sonar, underwater sounds, and undersea systems. The course, which was run by UTIC, the University of Rhode Island’s College of Engineering, and Raytheon, aims to help sonar and undersea system engineers and scientists […]
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Ride Island releases briefing book before East Main Road public hearing
In response to questions posed by Middletown Town Councilors and members of the public, a Briefing Book titled “East Main Road Road Diet” has been released in advance of a Public Hearing called by the Middletown Town Council for tomorrow, Monday, April 15th, 2024, 6:30 pm at Middletown Town Hall, 350 East Main Road, Middletown, […]