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A TRADITION: Keith Lau, co-owner and manager of Han Palace in Warwick, said the holidays are a busy time of year for the restaurant. “The Han Palace regulars have made coming here to eat as their tradition even when it’s extremely busy here,” he said. “Christmas is a special holiday for us. It should be for everybody.”
Dining out for the holidays
Food and the holidays go hand-in-hand. Across Rhode Island, families are planning Christmas dinners centered on staples such as turkey and ham – or, in the case of many local residents of … more
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FIRST SNOW: Sunday’s snow, albeit not too much of the white stuff, brought a seasonal frosting to Rhode Island – including Pawtuxet Village, which is appropriately decorated for the holidays. Village festivities start this Saturday with the holiday stroll at noon.
Christmas, Hanukkah celebrations planned in Pawtuxet Village
The Friends of Pawtuxet Village will celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah at their annual tree and Menorah lighting ceremonies starting this weekend. The tree lighting ceremony will occur Saturday, … more
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THE DRIVE IS ON: From left to right, Mr. Biggs Saloon owner Dennis Fried and bartenders Kristine Truppi and Eugene Gormley pose next to boxes they hope to fill with donations for Toys for Tots.
Local bar looking to reel in ‘Bigg’ donations for Toys for Tots drive
A local bar in Johnston is looking for the community’s help to bring joy to children this holiday season. Mr. Biggs Saloon at 1463 Atwood Ave. is holding a Toys for Tots drive through Dec. 13, … more
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Johnston Police Chief Tamburini offers home, shopping crime prevention tips
The holidays are always such a special time of year, and they are just around the corner. With all the activity and distractions of the season, we sometimes forget about safety and the potential … more
HAPPY TO BE BLUE: Alex Amaral made sure to snap a picture in front of the State House as it was aglow in blue for type 1 diabetes.
‘We’ll do this’
It was three years ago, and Alex Amaral had just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 7 years old. His parents were distraught, unsure of the next steps they would have to take. They were crying … more
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COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are greeted by hundreds of children of all ages in Garden City Center on Saturday. They arrived in a horse-drawn wagon pulled by horses Eddy and Lenny and driven by New Deal Horse & Carriage co-owner Julie Kliever and horse handler Melinda Michelotti.
Holiday season kicks off in Cranston
On Saturday, Nov. 30, hundreds of children of all ages were on hand at Cranston’s Garden City Center to greet Santa Claus, his wife Mrs. Claus and their elves. Families were able to visit Santa … more
GETTING IN THE SPIRIT: J. Michael Levesque, a former West Warwick mayor who now resides in Warwick, hangs a wreath on the door of his home. “Lost in the hustle and bustle (and the pressure) of Hollywood and Wall Street-inspired gift giving,” he says, “are the times of reflection on the true meaning of the holiday.”
Forgotten Grace
The world seems to get a little kinder and gentler around the Christmas holidays – not just for Christians, but throughout the world.Walk through a mall in many Middle East countries in … more
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Community spirit shines in Local Flavor cookbook
A favorite recipe is something special. Maybe it’s a dish that’s been passed down through generations. Perhaps it’s one that’s a central part of an important holiday meal. It may simply be … more
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Students team up to ‘hack’ global pollution
By JACKSON CANTRELL Last weekend, nearly 100 students from 10 private and public high schools across the state put their heads together at Rocky Hill Country Day School to solve one of the … more
STEPPING OUT TO ALL SHOOK UP: A dance scene from the show All Shook Up with hits by Elvis Presley being presented by the Arts at Hendricken include Thomas Simonetti, Marissa Birmingham, Thomas Jaques, Zach Youngs and David Santana in the first row, Maddie Abood, Luigi Cubellotti and Hannah Wind second row and Liz Barrett and Mira Tapper in the third row.
A lot of shaking going on at Hendricken this weekend
The Arts at Bishop Hendricken presents All Shook Up  as its fall musical opening tomorrow at the Dr. Daniel S. Harrop Theater on the campus of Bishop Hendricken High School and running through … more
RUN OF HONOR: Park View Middle School hosted its seventh annual Veterans Day 5K event at Roger Williams Park on Monday. Above, Logan Seals of Johnston and other participants are seen at the start line for the 1-Mile Kids Fun Run. Seals went on to win the race with a time of 6 minutes, 27 seconds. For full coverage, turn to Page 6.
On the run for veterans
As part of what has become a tradition in Cranston, Park View Middle School hosted its seventh annual Veterans Day 5K event at Roger Williams Park on Monday. More than 600 people are estimated to … more
Gloria Renzi
Living her dream
Gloria Renzi remembers the heartache like it was yesterday. She was only a child when she first discovered her love for painting, but she vividly remembered one relative trying to put a stop to … more
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THE GARDEN HE HELPED BUILD: Nicholas Loffler is seen at the memorial that he and members of Providence Troop 76 built at the Pawtuxet Rangers Armory.
Eagles land, improve Rangers’ armory
Eagles have had an impact on the Pawtuxet Rangers, or more accurately on the Rangers’ Armory on Remington Street in the village. Over the past four years, five Eagle Scout projects have … more
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NOTABLE WORK: "Animal Songs" author Julie Garnett is pictured with Do and Re, members of the Note Family she created for her latest book.
Noteworthy achievement
Cranston resident Julie Garnett has been an author of children's books for over 20 years, as well as a singer and songwriter. Now, she has combined both her literary and musical pursuits to create … more
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ABBY WILDGOOSE
Student directed ‘Great Gatsby’ this Saturday at Toll Gate
Few eras have had as much of an impact on the United States as the Roaring Twenties - that time in the early 20th century where the American people felt invincible, their ambitions as headstrong and … more
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SAFE AND SECURE: These are three of the chalices recovered by the Johnston Police Department following the Oct. 22 theft at St. Rocco’s Church. One chalice had been pieced out. The estimated combined value of the chalices was about $10,000.
Stolen chalices recovered, suspect still at large
Johnston Police Deputy Chief Joseph Razza said in a statement Saturday that the department had recovered four chalices that were stolen from St. Rocco’s Church last week. Razza said in the … more
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SPECIAL TIME: Tradition is an important part of holiday celebrations, and local assisted living and long-term care facilities incorporate the season’s staples – from Italian cookie trays to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – into their programming in a variety of ways.
Celebration and Connection
The holiday season, more than any time of year, helps us collectively mark the passage of time. It is a chance for reflection and celebration, an opportunity to bridge generational and … more
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HALL OF FAMERS: The members of the Cranston Hall of Fame’s class of 2019 gather together following Friday’s dinner. Pictured, from left, are Steven Maurano, David Schiappa, Dawn Piechocki – who represented her late father, Leonard D’Errico – Meri Kennedy and Michael Chalek.
‘Cream of the crop’
“A community reveals itself not only by the people it produces,” Michael Traficante said, quoting President John F. Kennedy, “but also by the people it chooses to honor and recognize.” By … more
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HE COULDN’T MISS HER: There was no question that Norwood second grader Bryna Lemonde is a Friars fan. She had drawn a PC on her cheek and Coach Cooley quickly picked her out of the crowd. They tried to place a surprise call to her father, but he could be reached and they were unable to leave a voice mail.
PC’s Cooley visits Norwood Elementary
The students and faculty at Norwood Elementary School got a treat on Monday morning, as they welcomed Providence College Men’s Basketball Coach Ed Cooley for a visit. The coach initiated the … more
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CLOSE IN OUR HEARTS: Erik Wallin, executive director of Operation Stand Down Rhode Island, said the care packages show those deployed that they are “close in our hearts.”
100 care packages expected at OSDRI as part of 17th Operation Holiday Cheer
Lt. Gov. Dan McKee joined several state and local dignitaries and sponsors to kick off the 17th annual Operation Holiday Cheer at the Rhode Island National Guard Armory in Warwick on Tuesday … more
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Low SAT scores put Warwick curriculum in focus
Standardized test scores that measure college readiness in mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) in Warwick have once again sparked a conversation about how student proficiency is gauged in the … more
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Bleat of their own drum
FM Global recently brought in 19 independent contractors for nine days worth of work, and their resumes couldn’t be topped. Appetite for bittersweet vines? Check. Ability to devour up to a … more
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CUTTING THE RIBBON: Eden Park Principal Courtney Sevigny, joined by students and teachers, cuts the ceremonial ribbon during the celebration of the Pathfinder Project.
‘The opportunities are endless’
The space is bright, open, futuristic. Visitors might not expect those descriptors to be associated with Eden Park Elementary School, which was constructed in the 1950s – and, like many of … more
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COME TO CONIMICUT: Meg Mut, a realtor with Century 21, and Virginia Barham, president of the Conimicut Village Association, are putting on a small business open house, with the hopes of bringing in new business owners to the historic Warwick village.
It takes a village
Conimicut is open for business – literally. Wednesday Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. will mark the first annual Conimicut Village Downtown Open House event, where prospective small business owners … more
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FIRST STOP: Warwick artist and restaurateur Anthony Tomaselli will share his culinary and artistic skills with those making the tour. The Tomasellis run T’s Restaurants, and Anthony plans to serve up some of his pizza to those visiting his home at 52 Shawomet Ave. in Warwick. He’s pictured here at his Providence studio.
Creative journey
Creativity comes in many forms – and local residents might be surprised at the artistic work being done right next door or just around the corner in their community. The barriers between the … more
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