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Fundraiser for Chile at Colonial Wine and Spirits

Examiner Providence Edition — March 17, 2010

Last month’s massive earthquake and aftershocks has rocked Chile’s wine industry. Chile’s oldest wine region, the Maule Valley which grows mostly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, was not far from the epicenter. As the second... »

MAYOR APPOINTS LAW SCHOOL PROFESSOR & SILVER LAKE RESIDENT TO HOUSING COURT

Blog entries — March 17, 2010

PROVIDENCE – Mayor David N. Cicilline announced the appointment of Roger Williams University Law School Associate Professor Jorge O. Elorza to the Providence Housing Court.  Mayor Cicilline described Elorza as brilliant attorney and legal scholar with ... »

Cicilline names Elorza to Providence Housing Court

Projo Politics Blog — March 17, 2010

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Mayor David N. Cicilline has appointed Jorge O. Elorza to the city Housing Court, replacing Angel Taveras, who recently resigned to run for mayor. Elorza, a Roger Williams University Law School professor and Silver Lake resident, wil... »

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

bird on the wire — March 17, 2010

After the corned beef and cabbage dinner, after the ice-cold tankard of brew (or maybe with it), put your feet up and tune in for an evening of Irish entertainment. At 7PM, The Music of Ireland: Welcome Home tells the definitive story of contemporary I... »

Carcieri declares state of emergency for flood areas

7 to 7: Rhode Island's breaking news blog — March 16, 2010

By Richard C. DujardinPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Governor Carcieri declared a state of emergency Monday night for the areas of Rhode Island swamped by flooding after three days of rain swelled the Pawtuxet and Blackstone rivers beyond their banks and left man... »

There's a buzz in the air at an Olneyville community garden

Examiner Providence Edition — March 16, 2010

PROVIDENCE — It took Danielle Blasczak and Jenna Sicuranza longer than needed to open the little, wooden case. They had picked up the buzzing package in Massachusetts, and spent the ride home to Rhode Island pondering how they would open it.... »

The Elan Trotman Quartet @ Cuban Revolution - Friday, March 19th

IndieArts RI — March 16, 2010

The Cuban Revolution on 60 Valley Street has launched their New Soul/Jazz Series. Produced and presented by Ed Morabito and King Communications Group. There will be Soul/Jazz events EVERY Friday and Saturday night at Cuban now.The Elan Trotman Quartet ... »

The Lonnie Gasperini Trio @ Cuban Revolution - Saturday, March 20th

IndieArts RI — March 16, 2010

The Cuban Revolution on 60 Valley Street has launched their New Soul/Jazz Series. Produced and presented by Ed Morabito and King Communications Group. There will be Soul/Jazz events EVERY Friday and Saturday night at Cuban now.The Lonnie Gasperini Trio... »

Massachusetts college student missing in Providence

7 to 7: Rhode Island's breaking news blog — March 16, 2010

By News staffGregory Hart photo courtesy of Providence Police PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Providence police are asking for help in finding a Massachusetts college student who's been missing since a night out with friends in Providence. Greg Hart, 23, hasn'... »

FREE EVENT: The AfroSonic Collective at Forbidden City

The Providence Life — March 16, 2010

*********FREE EVENT, NO COVER*************AfroSonic Collective Presents: DJ Blackdove and DJ MikeDelickspinning the best in AfroSonic Music at Forbidden City. Come down to enjoy the sweet sounds and also purchase an AfroSonic T-Shirt, they will be on s... »