One never knows what you might stumble into at the invitation of a friend. Last night was one of those evenings as I attended a show performed by Margarita Martinez called “Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History (or Thanks for the Bumper Sticker)”   at The Roots Café in Providence. The Roots Café, an arts and cultural center, is [...]

The holiday season seems to be rushing in on us. For some it’s a great time, but for others it can be tough because the economy has taken a huge toll on their resources. That’s why we think it’s a necessary task to be involved in community projects. This year, we want to acknowledge [...]

We debuted our photo contest back in the Fall of 2008 and it popularity has grown larger than ever expected with no signs of slowing down! Since its inception, we have received hundreds of photos that showcase our  beautiful little State and this Autumn was no exception. With so many wonderful  photos submitted this Fall, it was certainly [...]

According to the  Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.), 2011 will be a record setting year for federal disaster declarations. So far there have been nearly 90 disaster declarations, so we should end the year with over 3 times the average of 34 per year. Hurricane season always makes me think about reviewing my homeowner's insurance [...]

If you’re in Providence or Newport this week make sure you stick around because it is the time to taste Rhode Island. As you are probably sick of Halloween candy, Newport and Providence are showcasing delicious food, menus and entertainment that illustrate the taste and culture that compose our state. On November 2nd, the Botanical Gardens [...]

This week on my radio show, Rich and Steve are in the studio with Max Brickle, CEO and President of The Brickle Group. A third generation industrialist (and grooming a fourth generation), Max runs a consortium of companies that manufacture woolen fabric, polyester fabric, and non-woven materials used in uniforms, blankets, and berets. But on [...]

This week Chas Adams and I spoke with Nellie Gorbea, Executive Director of Housingworks RI.   Recognized by the Providence Business News 2009 Business Women program as a "Woman to Watch", Nellie oversees the HousingworksRI's coalition of over 140 organizations working to improve housing rental and ownership opportunities in Rhode Island, [...]

The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger William’s Park Zoo displays a Rhode Island autumn in all it’s glory. This year’s presentation of Halloween bliss features over 5,000 carved pumpkins that describe a “Journey Around the World.” That’s the theme. The scenes are set to music, and spectators can enjoy designs of everything from [...]

Here’s some good news sailing into the West Bay. It is the arrival of NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer, which is planned to dock on October 17th at Quonset Point. Pier One in Davisville will be the home port for the research vessel for at least the next ten years. The ship is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s joint [...]