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Decorated Artist Speaking at gallery (401)

Walter Feldman comes from humble roots – a working class family from Lynn, Mass. At age 8, he created his first book and he began painting at 12. By the time he was 16, he had his first show at the local library. He joined the Yale School of the … more

Alex Gaines | 10/10/13

Sharsheret, Hebrew for “chain,” visits Providence

PROVIDENCE – On Sunday, Oct. 6, about 68 women and 3 men, aged 28 - 88, gathered at Brown RISD Hillel to hear Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization supporting Jewish women and their families facing breast cancer, explain why Jewish … more

Wendy Joering | 10/10/13

Healthy Aging series continues at Temple Beth-El

PROVIDENCE – John B. Murphy, M.D., Professor of Family Medicine and Medicine at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, gave the second address on healthy aging that was sponsored by the Lifelong Learning Collaborative and held at … more

Sam Shamoon, Vice President of the Lifelong Learning Collaborative | 10/10/13

Any way you slice it, Hope Street Pizza is a neighborhood favorite

PROVIDENCE – Athanasios “Saki” Meltsakos is the type of person who, within a half an hour of meeting you, will rename you, using the endearing Greek ending “ki” – this is how I found out that, in Greece, I’d be called Irinaki. He and … more

Irina Missiuro | 10/10/13

Easy, Delicious and gluten-free

The rising incidence of gluten sensitivity and intolerance in the American population, as well as a heightened focus on wellness and healthy eating, has created demand for easy-to-follow, delicious recipes and meal plans. In her new cookbook, … more

Arthur C. Norman | 10/10/13

Give your plants a fighting chance this winter

CRANSTON – As yet another winter approaches, it would be wise to prevent the possible damage that extreme winter weather can do to our trees and shrubs. A fall inspection of trees’ structures for weaknesses is a good idea, paying special … more

David Schwartz | 10/10/13

Guy Williams has got you(r floor) covered

PAWTUCKET — After years of selling carpeting for others, including the Armstrong Carpet Co., Guy Williams, with his brother, started The Carpet Store in 1987. They later changed its name to Factory Carpet Outlet and Guy took over in 1999. more

Arthur C. Norman | 10/10/13

Judi Silverman makes dreams come true

PROVIDENCE – It may only take only a solitary flower to set the tone for an exquisite room presentation. Or, something as grand as a bouquet of orchids may be the necessary element. Designer Judi Silverman knows what is needed, and where it is … more

Arthur C. Norman | 10/10/13

On The Road Again

PROVIDENCE – Manhattan. Midweek. Mid-March. 2004. I was coming home from a full day at school and stopped at the corner deli to pick up some food for breakfast and lunch the next day. Loaded down with two bags of groceries, my purse and my … more

Nicky Nichtern | 10/10/13

Low Inventory Drives Prices Higher

As we enter the last quarter of 2013, the trend we’ve seen since the start of this year continues: a decreasing inventory of homes for buyers who are finally ready to dip their toes back into the market, especially for properties under $300,000. more

Judy Croyle | 10/10/13