ridaily blog - ridaily blog April 2016

April 5, 2016

Site Staff

3 Top Grilled Cheese Spots in Rhode Island

In honor of National Grilled Cheese Day (and Month!), here are the cheesiest, toastiest sandwich options in the Ocean State.

Gabby Sizemore,

Yarn Bombing at the Virtu Art Festival in Westerly

It sounds scary — knitting needles sure are sharp — but this community art project is downright delightful.

Casey Nilsson

The Dish: Shri Bark Healthy Snacks a Hit at Local Schools

WJAR-TV NBC 10 morning news co-anchor, certified yoga teacher, nonprofit leader and Shri Bark developer Alison Bologna supplies schools with healthy snacks.

Gabby Sizemore

Watch Panel on Childrens' Mental Health in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Monthly, Rhode Island PBS and the Rhode Island Foundation worked together to produce “Kids’ Mental Health: A Road Map to Stronger Minds,” airing on Rhode Island PBS on May 19 at 8 p.m.

Jamie Coelho

The Dish: 8 Home Gardening Tips

Lee Ann Freitas of Indie Growers gives us the ins and outs of backyard planting.

Jamie Coelho

There’s More to the Story on Children’s Mental Illness

Join the conversation on May 4 at “Kids’ Mental Health: A Road Map to Stronger Minds.”

Casey Nilsson

Celebrate Reading for Independent Bookstore Day

More than 400 shops are taking part in the event around the country on Saturday.

Jen McCaffery

Edesia to Host Opening Ceremony at New Factory

The nonprofit that supplies ready-to-eat food to malnourished children has expanded to Quonset.

Jen McCaffery

Fun Kiddo Day Trip to Roger Williams Park

The Hasbro playground, carousel, mini train tour and pony and swan boat rides provide hours of inexpensive fun.

Jamie Coelho

Behind the Scenes with Stars from Jersey Boys

We spoke with Matthew Dailey and Drew Seeley about their roles in the musical, now showing at PPAC.

Gabby Sizemore