Long-running Providence morning radio host “Giovanni” announced Thursday that he will retire from 92 PRO-FM April 29 after 50 years with the station, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary on the same day.… MORE
Category Archives: Personalities
Hasbro CEO, Chairman Brian Goldner dies at 58
Toy and entertainment company Hasbro said Tuesday that its CEO and chairman Brian D. Goldner has died. He was 58.… MORE
Toymaker Hasbro's CEO Brian Goldner will take medical leave
Toy and entertainment company Hasbro Inc. has announced that Brian D. Goldner is taking a medical leave of absence from his CEO role, effective immediately. … MORE
Michael Renzi, former ‘Sesame Street’ musical director, dies
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Michael Renzi, who during a storied musical career worked with Peggy Lee, Mel Tormé, Lena Horne and some of the other biggest names in jazz and pop, and who for years was also the musical director of “Sesame Street,” has died. He was 80. Renzi died Wednesday at Newport Hospital in…… MORE
Beisel completes swim to Block Island to honor late father
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (AP) — Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel became the first woman to swim from the Rhode Island mainland to Block Island on Saturday, completing the grueling 10.4-mile route to raise money for cancer research in memory of her late father. Beisel, who competed in three Olympics and won silver and bronze medals at…… MORE
The News with Gene Valicenti
Weekdays 6am-9am Podcasts: Gene on Twitter: Tweets by @GeneValicenti Gene on Facebook: Gene Valicenti… MORE
Dan Yorke
3pm-6pm Click Here to check out Dan\’s TV show, Dan Yorke State of Mind Facebook Twitter Tweets by @DanYorkeShow// Endorsements… MORE
Matt Allen
Noon-3pm Matt Allen Show Podcasts Click below to check out Matt\’s longform podcast: The Matt Allen Uncut podcast is longform discussions between WPRO’s Matt Allen and fascinating people in Rhode Island and beyond. Endorsed by Matt… MORE
