Warwick Radio Online: The Voice of Warwick, Rhode Island

Join Dave Englund, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and founder of Warwick Americana band In Lieu of Flowers, for a track-by-track look at the band’s self-titled, debut album.

Discover the story behind a song, and listen to the complete tune.

Today, hear about the song The Usual Way.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Jack’s Snacks dog bakery owner Marni Karro.

Jack’s Snacks makes hand-crafted biscuits and birthday cakes for dogs, and they offer treats for cats, too. Hear about Jack, the shop’s customers, and the neighborhood cat who drops by, how Jack’s Snacks buys its products and ingredients from local businesses, how humans may be eating dog peanut butter, and how often dogs celebrate their birthdays.

Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney.

Today, discover how to focus your search and find job openings.

Kathleen Dohoney, ACRW, CPRW, CDCS, CCTC, is a Career Coach at Randstad RiseSmart and a Career Specialist at Celtic Résumé Services.

Good friends Martha Bottella and Catrina Ritchie have an honest conversation about choices.

Have you ever looked back and realized that a choice you made changed the direction of your life? Martha and Catrina reflect on the choices they’ve made and wonder if the choices they’re making now will have big or small impacts on their lives.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Colleen Collins, owner of Tranquil Touch Mind & Body Spa.

Tranquil Touch Mind & Body Spa is a new business in Conimicut at 753 West Shore Road. Hear what brought the spa to Warwick, how the spa was designed, and about the spa’s services, including massage therapy, water massage, facials and skin care, the Wellness Investment Program, salt meditation, and Pampered & Pinot private parties.

Dr. Tom Shaker tells the story of Rhode Island’s legendary Celebrity Club, New England’s first integrated nightclub.

Hear about the famous jazz and R&B musicians who played there—including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Fats Domino. Enjoy tales from local musicians and club-goers who saw extraordinary shows and became part of the story.

Dr. Tom Shaker is a radio DJ, documentary filmmaker, expert on Rhode Island jazz, and MC of the Warwick History Quiz Show.

Warwick librarian Wil Gregersen talks with Therese Woodford, spiritual seeker and member of Eckankar.

Eckankar is a spiritual practice, and Eckankar in Rhode Island has its center in Warwick. Hear about spiritual exploration, HU, karma, dreams, past lives, soul travel, animals are souls, ECK Light & Sound Services, and how Eckankar has changed Therese’s life.

Join Dave Englund, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and founder of Warwick Americana band In Lieu of Flowers, for a track-by-track look at the band’s self-titled, debut album.

Discover the story behind a song, and listen to the complete tune.

Today, hear about the song The Fable.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission archeologist Charlotte Taylor.

Charlotte keeps records of all archeological sites in Rhode Island, including Warwick, and reviews and approves building projects that could affect those sites. Hear about Warwick’s archeological sites, how you can know if you live on a site, what to do if you find a skeleton in your backyard, and if you can keep the artifacts you find, including skeletons.

Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney.

Today, explore what to do when you’ve been laid off.

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Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Colonel Ronald W. Barnes, Commanding Officer of the Pawtuxet Rangers.

The Pawtuxet Rangers were chartered in 1774 to protect the Village of Pawtuxet, and Armory Hall was built for them in 1845. Hear how the Rangers lost and reclaimed the armory, who they share their birthday with, why people join the Rangers, how their Fife & Drum Corps began, why the Rangers wear red, and about their plans to host the National Muster in 2024.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with City Historian and Warwick Historical Society Vice President Henry A.L. Brown about Oakland Beach.

Founded in 1670, Oakland Beach has been remade many times. Hear about shellfishing in Warwick Cove and Brush Neck Cove in the 1800s, the construction and burning of the Oakland Beach Hotel, rebuilding after the hurricanes of 1938 and 1954, and the history of the Oakland Beach carousel.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Mayor Frank Picozzi about Warwick at the start of 2023.

Hear about new homes being built in the city, reevaluation, the new ice skating rink, ward improvements, city buildings for sale, renegotiating city employee contracts, reviewing the school bond, Gaspee Days, beach passes, fireworks, a visit by the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall, and new hotels.

Join Dave Englund, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and founder of Warwick Americana band In Lieu of Flowers, for a track-by-track look at the band’s self-titled, debut album.

Discover the story behind a song, and listen to the complete tune.

Today, hear about the song Whittled Down to Nothing.

Good friends Martha Bottella and Catrina Ritchie and their good pal Heather Paris have an honest conversation about good and bad emotional bonds.

Martha recently came down with COVID, and she used the experience to break her addiction to cigarettes. Hear how she did it and how quitting has improved her life.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with author and genetic genealogy coach Gerri Berger.

Genetic genealogists use DNA evidence and traditional genealogical records to solve family tree mysteries. Hear how DNA testing helped Gerri find her birth father, how she became a coach, why coaches are helpful when children contact their birth parents, when to contact a genetic genealogist, and which ethnic groups are underrepresented in present-day DNA databases.

Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney.

Today, discover how to end an interview with strong and focused questions.

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Every city wants a haunted library. Warwick, here’s yours.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with editor George LaCross from the amusement park fan site Laff in the Dark.

From Patti Page in 1952 to Weezer in 1994, concerts at the Palladium and Midway stage were an essential part of Rocky Point. Hear about shows by small acts that would become big, the night in 1978 when REO Speedwagon, AC/DC, Blue Öyster Cult, and Thin Lizzy all played, the group that caused the power to go out three times, and the 1984 concert that caused a traffic jam from Warwick to Cranston.

Good friends Martha Bottella and Catrina Ritchie have an honest conversation about embarrassing moments.

Have you ever had an occasion where you said or did something that you shouldn’t have? Martha and Catrina have, and you may recognize yourself in their stories.

Join Dave Englund, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and founder of Warwick Americana band In Lieu of Flowers, for a track-by-track look at the band’s self-titled, debut album.

Discover the story behind a song, and listen to the complete tune.

Today, hear about the song Caught It from Love.

Join lawyer and true crime fanatic Kate Itacy for stories about crimes allegedly committed by Warwick citizens or within Warwick city limits.

In December 2002, 19-month-old Jade Mawson died from shaken baby syndrome. Deciding who was responsible was difficult, and then, after a suspect was convicted, the case took an unexpected turn.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of a form of child abuse known as “shaken baby syndrome” or “abusive head trauma,” including descriptions of the physical and mental harm caused by the abuse. If you are triggered by discussions of child abuse, please skip this episode and tune back in to Warwick Radio Online on March 7.

Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney.

Today, find out how to create a résumé that highlights your qualifications for a job.

Kathleen Dohoney, ACRW, CPRW, CDCS, CCTC, is a Career Coach at Randstad RiseSmart and a Career Specialist at Celtic Résumé Services.

Join lawyer and true crime fanatic Kate Itacy for stories about crimes allegedly committed by Warwick citizens or within Warwick city limits.

In December 2002, 19-month-old Jade Mawson died from shaken baby syndrome. Deciding who was responsible was difficult, and then, after a suspect was convicted, the case took an unexpected turn.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of a form of child abuse known as “shaken baby syndrome” or “abusive head trauma,” including descriptions of the physical and mental harm caused by the abuse. If you are triggered by discussions of child abuse, please skip this episode and tune back in to Warwick Radio Online on February 24.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with editor George LaCross from the amusement park fan site Laff in the Dark.

The Rocky Point saltwater pool was an Olympic-sized pool at the front of the park that was filled with water from Narragansett Bay. Hear how George watched divers make painful belly flops while he cooled off in the pool, about Olympic trials and AAU competitions at the pool, how it became a freshwater pool, and why it closed in 1985.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with John Graichen about Keeping Kids Fishing.

Keeping Kids Fishing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that donates fishing gear and gives free fishing lessons to local youth. To date, it has given out 1,840 fishing poles with tackle. Hear how Keeping Kids Fishing started, how you can donate fishing equipment, and how you can find and join a Keeping Kids Fishing event.

Join Dave Englund, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and founder of Warwick Americana band In Lieu of Flowers, for a track-by-track look at the band’s self-titled, debut album.

Discover the story behind a song, and listen to the complete tune.

Today, hear about the song Big Pink.

Good friends Martha Bottella and Catrina Ritchie have an honest conversation about relationships.

Hear about personal relationships, intimacy, and relationships to your children, food, your body, and the universe.

Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney.

Today, learn about frequently asked interview questions and how to answer them.

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Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with music director and conductor Catherine Gagnon about the Warwick Symphony Orchestra.

Warwick Symphony Orchestra is a touring orchestra of volunteer musicians performing at venues across Rhode Island. Hear about the history of the WSO, concerts at the Gamm Theatre and Gaspee Days, their A Little Live Music chamber series with string, brass, and mixed ensembles, and upcoming shows at Warwick Public Library.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Care Access Principal Investigator Sudhir Bansal about a clinical study on Alzheimer’s disease.

One out of nine people age 65 and older has Alzheimer's disease, and one out of three die with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Hear how you can join a clinical trial to help researchers discover new medications that will prevent or slow down the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Warwick attorney Tracy Loignon about why you should have an estate plan.

Tracy takes a comprehensive approach to estate planning that includes financial planning and tailors those plans to individual circumstances and needs. Hear about Tracy’s focus on the unique needs of women, common myths about estate planning, and how an estate plan can help you live for today by planning for tomorrow.

Warwick Health and Wellness host Martha Bottella talks with Rev. Alan Vukas from Concordia Center for Spiritual Living about living authentically in the new year.

Hear how self-exploration and self-discovery can help you find your true self and how Concordia’s women’s circle, LGBTQ+ gathering, youth empowerment classes, and one-on-one coaching support the journey toward spiritual connection and an authentic life.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Nelson Taylor and Benjamin Kean about their investigation into the unsolved murder of Kathleen Luongo.

In 1984, Kathy Luongo was found dead in the back seat of her car next to the Apponaug Baseball Complex behind City Hall. Her killer was never caught. Hear how Nelson and Ben decided to work on the case, about events leading up to the discovery of Kathy’s body, and how you can share information that could help solve the case.

Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney.

Today, discover ideas for making a year-end career review.

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Join lawyer and true crime fanatic Kate Itacy for stories about crimes allegedly committed by Warwick citizens or within Warwick city limits.

Today, learn about the crimes of Warwick founder Samuel Gorton, an opinionated colonist who believed in freedom of speech and religion at all costs. Gorton was either banished or sentenced with heresy and seditious conduct by Boston, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Newport, and Providence between 1636-1643 and was nearly sentenced to death. Hear how he avoided the ultimate punishment and went on to establish and shape our city.

Katherine Itacy was born and raised in Warwick, worked as a criminal defense lawyer in the city, and remains a civil rights and criminal justice advocate.

Write to Kate at contactkate@katherineitacy.com.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Managing Editor of Hulafrog Warwick Katie King.

Hulafrog Warwick is a free calendar of events for kids from babies to tweens and a directory of kid-focused businesses in the Warwick area. Hear how to subscribe to Hulafrog’s events newsletters, how to find free events, and how to add your business and events to Hulafrog.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Varnum Memorial Armory Museum Curator Patrick Donovan.

The Varnum Continentals militia built the Varnum Armory in East Greenwich in 1913 as a meeting place and a museum of Rhode Island military history. Hear how the Varnum’s collection is maintained and preserved, how the museum is expanding its exhibit space to include recent wars, and a moving tale about one of Patrick’s favorite artifacts.

Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney.

Today, discover how interviewing has changed.

Kathleen Dohoney, ACRW, CPRW, CDCS, CCTC, is a Career Advisor at New England Institute of Technology and a Career Specialist at Celtic Résumé Services.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Mayor Frank Picozzi about the end of 2022 and the start of a new year in Warwick.

Hear about next steps for the school bond, the city’s move to the Sawtooth Building, plans for City Hall, the sale of city buildings, converting the Sheraton Hotel into workforce housing, new businesses, developments at City Centre, fixing Mickey Stevens Sports Complex, and the Picozzi family Christmas display.

Warwick Health and Wellness host Martha Bottella talks with hypnotherapist Catrina Ritchie about healing past life trauma.

Hear how hypnotherapy works, how trauma can travel through generations and time, and how you can heal trauma by taking a deep dive into yourself and learning to accept yourself without judgment. Plus, find out how Catrina raises money for Rhode Island charities with fun events that bring people together.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Warwick Public Library Director Aaron Coutu.

Aaron is Warwick Library’s new director. Hear what attracted him to Warwick, how the library is serving the city, and how it can give the community even more, including on-demand visits by the new mobile library, working with community groups to help struggling residents, and building up and improving the Apponaug, Conimicut, and Norwood neighborhood libraries.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Trinity Confections tea shop owner Janine McMahon.

Tea is a family tradition for Janine, and her shop shares the experience of tea. Hear about high tea with made-from-scratch soup, quiche, sandwiches, canapés, cupcakes, and truffles, gift boxes of cookies and scones, quiches you can order to-go, and how to make a reservation to enjoy them all.

Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney.

Today, discover how to prepare the documents you’ll need for your career search, including a resume, cover letter, reference list, and enotes.

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Gloria Kennedy talks with Congressman Jim Langevin about his career in public service.

Congressman Langevin is retiring after 20 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. Hear about his journey from Warwick police officer to U.S. congressman, the challenges of working in government during the past decade, and the legislative accomplishments he’s most proud of.

Gloria Kennedy Fleck was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 1976 and was Deputy Majority Leader in the 1970s and 1980s. She was a Talk Host on WHJJ in Providence, Rhode Island from 1984-1986, and she's worked as a nonprofit fundraiser.

Write to Gloria on Twitter at @mssenator.

Brought to you by Warwick Radio and the Warwick Historical Society, the Warwick History Quiz Show serves up fascinating facts about the city and a challenge for our contestants.

Join host Jen Linton, Warwick Commission on Historical Cemeteries Chair Pegee Malcolm, and contestants Tanisha Sampson and Jennifer Beiermann for our Halloween show with questions about Warwick’s historic cemeteries. Boo!

If you would like to be a contestant on the Warwick History Quiz Show, write to radio@warwicklibrary.org.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Care Access Principal Investigator Sudhir Bansal about a clinical trial for a new Lyme disease vaccine.

Lyme disease is spread by ticks and can cause heart failure, neurological damage, and severe arthritis. Hear how you can join a clinical trial to determine if Pfizer’s Lyme disease vaccine is effective at protecting people and give the world its first Lyme disease vaccine.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Warwick Department of Tourism & Culture Director Elizabeth Dunton.

Hear how Warwick Tourism attracts visitors to the city’s restaurants, businesses, and hotels, how the Great Race came to Warwick in 2022, and how the new Apponaug skating rink will revitalize the neighborhood and help the city.

Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney.

Today, discover how to start searching for your career.

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Warwick librarian Wil Gregersen talks with Warwick author and firefighter Peter O’Donnell.

Hear about Peter’s life as a firefighter and EMT in the East Greenwich fire department, how he became a children’s author, how he started his Ill-Advised Stories podcast, and about his latest book for kids The Merlins Visit the Fire Station.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Warwick author and entrepreneur Amanda Mottola.

Amanda is the author of Learning as a Lifelong Journey: Being Your Leader, Overcoming Your Fears, Succeeding in Your Career. Hear about Amanda’s journey from Paraguay to Rhode Island, what she learned from Subway Chief Development Officer Don Fertman, how she gives back to the community, and how she maintains a positive outlook in life.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Joseph Golomboski, Chair of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Rhode Island Optimism Walk.

Hear how you can join the walk on September 17 in Goddard Park. Find out how the Rhode Island Chapter of APDA supports local Parkinson’s disease patients and their families, and learn about Joseph Golomboski, Sr.’s fight with Parkinson’s.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Gamm Theatre Artistic Director Tony Estrella about the Gamm’s 38th season.

Hear why Tony continues to act, what type of role he likes to play, and why he’s excited about the Gamm’s 2022-2023 productions of Describe the Night, Sweat, Faith Healer, Bad Jews, The Children, and It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Warwick Director of Elections Kerry Nardilillo about Warwick’s upcoming primary and general elections.

Hear how the Board of Canvassers prepares for elections, how candidates get on the ballot, how to disaffiliate before an election, how to sign up to be a poll worker, items to look for on this year’s ballot, and important dates for the primary and general elections.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Executive Director Meg Grady about Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island.

Meals on Wheels helps older adults maintain their independence with home-delivered meals, lifesaving safety checks, and opportunities to socialize. Hear about what’s in a Meals on Wheels dinner, food deliveries for pets, and Rhode Island’s 20 millionth meal.

Warwick librarian Wil Gregersen talks with Warwick jazz and literary critic Marcella Breton about how you can change a jazz musician’s life.

Beginning on June 28, music lovers can listen to jazz performances from around the world and vote for the best performers. The 7 Virtual Jazz Club International Contest gives jazz musicians worldwide attention, and you can help a great player win.

Gloria Kennedy talks with Warwick City Councilman Jeremy Rix about choices facing the city.

Hear about term limits and what they could mean for Warwick, how the city might spend its ARPA money, and why the city needs to fund its promise of lifetime health insurance for its employees.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with editor George LaCross from the amusement park fan site Laff in the Dark.

Scott and George continue their conversation about Rocky Point Park. Hear about the Flume, funhouse, Laff in the Dark, and Castle of Terror/House of Horrors. Find out about the Rocky Point jail, and discover where some of Rocky Point’s rides went when the park closed.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Warwick Public Library branch library supervisors Diane Iacono, Jackie Petrarca, and Tina Travis.

Hear about the Apponaug, Conimicut, and Norwood branch libraries and their close connections to their communities. Find out about book groups, drop-in crafts, knitting groups, Lego clubs, storytimes, and the dedicated staff you’ll meet.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with editor George LaCross from the amusement park fan site Laff in the Dark.

George LaCross made his first visit to Rocky Point Park in 1962 and became an immediate fan. Hear Scott and George reminisce about the Paladium ballroom, Shore Dinner Hall, baseball field, petting zoo, and Rocky Point’s first carousel and Ferris Wheel.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Editor and Publisher John Howell from the Warwick Beacon about the hunt for the Gaspee.

250 years after the burning of the HMS Gaspee, Dr. Kathy Abbass from the Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project is leading a search for the ship. Hear about the project, wrecks that people thought were the Gaspee, and conspiracy theories about how the Gaspee was lured onto the shoals.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Mayor Frank Picozzi about the latest news on Warwick and plans for the future.

Hear about beach passes, food truck and movie nights, the Great Race, Conimicut Light, the Sawtooth Building, the city fleet, City Center, new high schools, and new businesses going in around the city.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Director Eric Earls from Warwick Department of Public Works about the Municipal Recycling Facility.

Hear what you can recycle at the city’s Recycling Drop-off Facility. Find out how you can pick up compost and wood chips, and learn how recycling helps the City of Warwick.

Warwick librarian Wil Gregersen talks with pastry chef Becky Morris from Celebrated dessert shop, and Jen, Katie, and Wil taste Becky’s delicious treats.

Hear how Becky makes her vegan desserts, which dessert is her favorite, how she runs an ethical business, and about her ties to Rhode Island’s vegan community. Then, we sample her Oatmeal Raisin Cream Pies, Cupcakes, Cookie Dough Truffles, Fudge Brownies, and French Macarons.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with President Steven Miller from the Gaspee Days Committee.

Gaspee Days is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Gaspee's burning with events from May 21 - June 12. Hear about the Arts & Crafts Festival, Symphony in the Park, the Fireworks Extravaganza, the 5K Foot Race, the Gaspee Days Parade, the Blessing of the Fleet, and the Burning of the Gaspee.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Director Stephanie Arāgao from Scruffy Paws Animal Shelter.

Scruffy Paws helps cats living on the streets find loving homes. Hear how they socialize cats, about foster homes and adoptions, how the community helped them buy their building, and how you can support Scruffy Paws.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Miss Rhode Island Teen USA contestant Megan Medeiros about the upcoming 2022 pageant.

Megan is a Pilgrim High School Senior and a first-time contestant. Hear why she’s competing, which part of the pageant she’s looking forward to the most, and how you can support her.

Warwick Representative and Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi, RIHousing Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Christine Huntsinger, and Gloria Kennedy talk about RentReliefRI.

RentReliefRI helps Rhode Island renters who are experiencing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic stay in their homes. Both renters and landlords can apply for aid.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney checks in with Director Danielle Salisbury for an update on the Warwick Center for the Arts and to find out about its plans for 2022.

Hear about the new entryway and outdoor gathering space, exhibits at the WCFA and around Rhode Island, spring break and summer classes for kids, and opportunities for artists to be seen and connect.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Kim Andersen, Creator and Co-owner of Warwick’s new fast food restaurant Plant City X.

Starting with BBQ, guacamole, and truffle burgers, hear about plant-based breakfast sandwiches, “chik” sandwiches, fries, and nachos made fresh, on-site, and by hand every day, and find out how easy and satisfying plant-based eating can be.

Join host Christine Kayal for the Warwick Kids Quiz Show where Warwick kids go head-to-head to display their knowledge of Warwick and the world.

On today’s show, sixth-grader Sandra and second-grader Scott compete to win their individual rounds and make the right choice for the audio clip challenge.

Christine Kayal has been a children’s librarian at Warwick Public Library for 22 years and a book lover her whole life. She spends her commute to and from work listening to audiobooks which she absolutely believes counts as reading.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Mary O’Rourke, Executive Director of the Warwick-based wish-granting group Children’s Wishes.

Children’s Wishes helps Rhode Island children with life-threatening medical conditions and their families. Hear about long-term family support, the kinds of wishes they grant, and how you can help.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Clouds Hill Museum President and Curator Anne Holst and Director Paul Miller about the fully intact Warwick Victorian home.

Hear about Anne’s childhood at Clouds Hill, adventures of her trailblazing mother, the family’s 150 foot yacht, Anne’s efforts to preserve Warwick’s agricultural traditions, and the ongoing restoration of the home.

Gloria Kennedy continues her conversation with Warwick Senator Kendra Anderson.

Hear about problems that affect women and children in Warwick and the work Kendra wants to do to help Warwick families.

Gloria Kennedy talks with Warwick’s newest state senator Kendra Anderson.

Hear how Kendra decided to run for office, what it was like to join the Senate during the pandemic, about the bills she sponsored, and how Warwick’s state legislators work with the city to help Warwick.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Bring Your Own Improv Artistic Director Daniel Lee White, Director Audrey Dubois, and cast member Carolyn Morey.

Hear about Bring Your Own Improv’s family friendly and late night comedy shows. Discover how improv makes you part of the show, and get a taste of BYOI as Audrey, Caroline, Daniel, and Scott play the Alphabet game.

Warwick children’s librarian Christine Kayal talks with Apponaug third grader Riley Scambio about Riley’s favorite winter activity.

Riley and her aunt Andrea share the story of their family’s annual sledding tradition—guaranteed to evoke your own nostalgic memories. Christine also gets Riley’s advice on how to become an enthusiastic reader.

Christine Kayal has been a children’s librarian at Warwick Public Library for 22 years and a book lover her whole life. She spends her commute to and from work listening to audiobooks which she absolutely believes counts as reading.

Gloria Kennedy talks with Warwick Representative and Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi about family, politics, and the city.

Hear about his life in public service, the public’s perception of politics and the impact of social media, and the fiscal health of Rhode Island. What you won’t hear, however, is what the ‘K.’ in his name stands for.

Warwick resident Barbara Sweeney talks with administrator Erica Lynn Erickson about the Buy Nothing Project and Warwick’s two Buy Nothing groups.

Hear about Warwick’s gift economy where you give away the things you no longer need and ask for the things you want, and learn how joining your local Buy Nothing group can help you make better use of the things you own and connect you with your community.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Gamm Theatre Artistic Director Tony Estrella and It’s a Wonderful Life Director Damon Kiely about the live radio play.

Hear how the actors and crew recreate a 1940s radio broadcast, how the play builds community, and why the message “no man is a failure who has friends” is especially meaningful now.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Mayor Frank Picozzi about the Picozzi family Christmas display.

Hear how Warwick’s favorite Christmas display started, how big the Mayor's electricity bills are, and how the display helps local charities.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Clouds Hill Museum President and Curator Anne Holst and Director Paul Miller about the fully intact Warwick Victorian home.

Clouds Hill has been owned by four generations of women, and tours of Clouds Hill are like a visit with the family in the 1870s. Hear about the history of Clouds Hill and how you can step into an authentic Victorian Christmas for the holidays.

Warwick Health and Wellness host Martha Bottella talks with Live Inspired Now wellness coach Heather Paris.

Hear about health coaching, fire walking, becoming self-empowered, and free alternative health services available to everyone in Warwick.

Gloria Kennedy and her undercover helpers talk with Warwick businesswoman Karen Krinsky about Like No Udder ice cream, and they sample it, too!

Hear about treats for vegans, people who can’t eat dairy or gluten, people with food allergies, and everyone who likes dessert. Plus, discover the tasting team’s verdict. (Spoiler alert—they like it!)

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Director Beverly Wiley from the Warwick Parks and Recreation Department about Thayer/Warburton Ice Arenas.

Hear about open skating and lessons, figure skating, and hockey games, and find out how you can rent the arenas for cozy family celebrations and large community events.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Director Beverly Wiley from the Warwick Parks and Recreation Department about McDermott Pool.

Hear about pool memberships and year-round swimming, swim meets by local teams, and how you can rent the pool for family events like birthday parties.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Director Ann Corvin from the Warwick Animal Shelter.

Hear about how the shelter helps and cares for Warwick’s animals, how to keep your animals safe, fundraisers by Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter—including their annual classic car show—and how you can adopt your next family member.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Director Danielle Salisbury about the Warwick Center for the Arts in the Kentish Artillery Armory building in Apponaug Village.

Hear about art exhibits and opportunities to show your art, classes you can take—including meditation, yoga, art journaling, and creative writing—collaborations with Mayor Frank Picozzi and City Hall, and summer art camp for kids.

Gloria Kennedy and John Howell talk about the future of the Warwick Beacon and other newspapers.

Find out why newspapers today cover less local news and sports than they used to, and hear how the Beacon continues to inform Warwick citizens about the news and issues that affect them.

Gloria Kennedy Fleck was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 1976 and was Deputy Majority Leader in the 1970s and 1980s. She was a Talk Host on WHJJ in Providence, Rhode Island from 1984-1986, and she's worked as a nonprofit fundraiser.

John Howell is president of Beacon Communications and publisher of the Warwick Beacon, Cranston Herald, Johnston Sun Rise and the Pennysaver. He is also a columnist, reporter, and editor-in-chief of the Warwick Beacon.

Write to Gloria on Twitter at @mssenator. Write to John at johnh@rhodybeat.com.

Lifelong resident Bob tells the story of being five years old in Warwick in 1956.

Hear about Bob’s family and home, his outdoor escapades, and his encounters with a strongminded and adventuresome fellow named Riley.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Council President Stephen P. McAllister about investments and improvements in Ward 7 and across Warwick.

Hear about upgrades to Apponaug, the city’s plans for the “sawtooth” building and the City Hall annex, LED street lights, and updating the city fleet with new ambulances, fire trucks, and garbage trucks, and more.

Gloria Kennedy talks with John Howell, publisher and editor of the Warwick Beacon, about his life and career.

Hear about John’s childhood and education, how he met his wife Carol, and the latest on his dog Ollie. Find out how John became a journalist and how he’s reported on the city for over 50 years:

Gloria Kennedy Fleck was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 1976 and was Deputy Majority Leader in the 1970s and 1980s. She was a Talk Host on WHJJ in Providence, Rhode Island from 1984-1986, and she's worked as a nonprofit fundraiser

John Howell is president of Beacon Communications and publisher of the Warwick Beacon, Cranston Herald, Johnston Sun Rise and the Pennysaver. He is also a columnist, reporter, and editor-in-chief of the Warwick Beacon.

Write to Gloria on Twitter at @mssenator. Write to John at johnh@rhodybeat.com.

Gloria Kennedy talks with John Howell, publisher and editor of the Warwick Beacon, about his life and career.

Hear about John’s childhood and education, how he met his wife Carol, and the latest on his dog Ollie. Find out how John became a journalist and how he’s reported on the city for over 50 years:

Gloria Kennedy Fleck was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 1976 and was Deputy Majority Leader in the 1970s and 1980s. She was a Talk Host on WHJJ in Providence, Rhode Island from 1984-1986, and she's worked as a nonprofit fundraiser

John Howell is president of Beacon Communications and publisher of the Warwick Beacon, Cranston Herald, Johnston Sun Rise and the Pennysaver. He is also a columnist, reporter, and editor-in-chief of the Warwick Beacon.

Write to Gloria on Twitter at @mssenator. Write to John at johnh@rhodybeat.com.

Gloria Kennedy reflects on Warwick, Rhode Island in the 1950s when she was growing up. Hear her memories of Oakland Beach School, bologna sandwiches, Gus’s Doughboys, ice skating on Warwick’s ponds, President Lyndon B. Johnson’s visit to Warwick, and more.

Gloria Kennedy Fleck was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 1976 and was Deputy Majority Leader in the 1970s and 1980s. She was a Talk Host on WHJJ in Providence, Rhode Island from 1984-1986, and she’s worked a nonprofit fundraiser.

Write to Gloria on Twitter at @mssenator.

Warwick librarians Mary Anne Quinn, Jen Linton, Jennifer Beiermann, and Wil Gregersen chat about good summer reads and the next Breakfast with Books get-together in September.

Breakfast with Books looks at new and noteworthy titles that you may not know about but will definitely want to pick up. Come for extraordinary reads, pastries, and coffee at Warwick Public Library on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 10 a.m.

Tune in to A Taste of Breakfast with Books for recommendations to get you through the summer: