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Opening Café Namaste is a dream come true for owners Dan and Christine Kellerman. Dan and Christine have always wanted to own a small business. Christine’s parents and grandparents were … more
Warwick is getting closer to having one village based throughout the city. Tuesday saw two meetings held by The Village Common of RI, which operate six villages throughout the state. Those … more
The House of Hope CDC is building the state’s first village of hope for the homeless. Laura Jaworski, executive director of the Warwick-based non profit, advanced the concept of box-like … more
There are phases in life where we all need a little extra help. Of course, babies and young children require constant attention, care, and support in order to grow up into healthy and happy … more
A Steering Committee exploring formation of a Warwick Village to become part of  The Village Common of RI network of villages is asking Warwick residents to respond to a survey that will help … more
Did you ever think you could find a parking space in Pawtuxet Village? Well, Tuesday was your day even though there was a parking ban because of the storm. Not everyone was open for business nor had … more
Around twenty members of the Warwick community showed up at the Warwick Public Library Friday to discuss creating a Warwick Village. This new village wouldn’t have anything to do with … more
The Village Common of RI will weigh whether to start operations on a new community for seniors in Warwick in a meeting to be held with city residents at the Warwick Public Library on Dec. 15 at 10 … more
If everything comes together on Dec. 9, Apponaug will be transformed into a winter wonderland. The centerpiece of the event, titled “The Strolling Rolling Apponaug Winter Festival,” … more
Not long after moving to Conimicut, Ginny Barham wanted to learn more about the community and started attending village association meetings.  Not  long after that she thought of serving on … more
The Rev. William Lover would have recognized the church and many of the Conimicut villagers and parishioners who attended his memorial service Saturday and yet a lot would have been new to him. … more
“The village square,” as some have renamed the parking lot for six Pawtuxet businesses, will get to keep outdoor seating, bar and dance floor at a cost to the three … more
“It comes down a lot faster than it goes up.” Ginny Barham is correct. In less than five minutes, her husband, Lonnie and John Welch removed one of the 26 wreaths that had adorned the … more
Ray Verrocchio has been at the center of Pawtuxet for the past five years. As the proprietor of Bagel Express and Deli, he gets the morning crowd and fills up on village chatter. On the other side of … more
After a 4-year hiatus caused by rain cancelations and the pandemic, the Conimicut Village Association Easter egg hunt was back again at Clegg Field. After racing across the playground field, kids … more
By ARDEN BASTIA The House of Hope ECHO Village, a project that was in the works for a year, is back to square one after elected officials and South Providence residents vocally opposed the project during a community meeting on July 22. Laura Jaworski, more
By DON FOWLER While Edgewood begins at the Providence line and is generally believed to end at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, the neighborhoods of Edgewood and Pawtuxet Village meld together nicely. Pawtuxet Village is home to some of the finest eating more
By ARDEN BASTIA Last Friday, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos visited the House of Hope to discuss affordable housing solutions, and tour a tiny house. Melissa Behm, development manager at the House of Hope, said the organization's affordable housing more
Jean Williams of Middletown still has the sewing machine her mother gave her when she was 16. And she puts it to good use. Usually by this time of year she will have done multiple craft shows where she sells her blankets, towels and scarves. But the more
By DON FOWLER There is a new organization forming in Edgewood with an important goal - helping older adult members to live full lives in their own homes and community. Co-chair Sylvia Weber and other members of the newly formed board were on hand at the more
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