Warwick Radio: The Voice of Warwick, Rhode Island

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 fi...

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. Episode links: A Master List of Thousands of Free Online Classes to Learn Just About Everything Should You Use ChatGPT to Apply for Jobs? Here’s What Recruiters Say Kathleen Dohoney, ACRW, CPRW, CDCS, CCTC, is...

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...

A half-minute is all it takes to be inspired by a poem. Join Warwick poet D.K. McKenzie for thought-provoking poems that are less than a minute long. Hear poems by Robert Louis Stevenson, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and D.K. McKenzie.

Brought to you by Warwick Radio and the Warwick Historical Society, the Warwick History Quiz Show delivers fascinating facts about the city and a challenge for our contestants. Join host Jen Linto n, Warwick Historical Society President Felicia Gardella , and contestants Scott Nerney and Leslie Wasilewski for a fun potpourri of questions about notable Warwick women. If you would like to be a conte...

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...

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. Warw...

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 . Visit the In Lieu of Flowers ⁠ website ⁠ . In April 2021, singer-songwriter Dave Englund called his longt...

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. Read about Neuro-Linguistic Programming Therapy (NLP) . Read about Ayurveda . Martha Botte...

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 ethn...

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. Episode links: Glassdoor Payscale Salary.com The Muse Kathleen Dohoney, ACRW, CPRW, CDCS, CCTC, is a Career Coach at Randstad RiseSmart and a Career Specialist at Celtic Résumé Services. V...

Every city wants a haunted library. Warwick, here’s yours. Music by Audionautix.com

A half-minute is all it takes to be inspired by a poem. Join Warwick poet D.K. McKenzie for thought-provoking poems that are less than a minute long. Hear poems by Walt Whitman, Elinor Wylie, and D.K. McKenzie.

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...

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. Martha Bottella and Catrina Ritchie live in Warwick and can wave to each other from their back decks. They work in wellness and are co...

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 . Visit the In Lieu of Flowers website . In April 2021, singer-songwriter Dave Englund called his longtime frien...

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...

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. Visit Celtic Resume Services . Go to Kathlee...

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...

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 be...

A half-minute is all it takes to be inspired by a poem. Join Warwick poet D.K. McKenzie for thought-provoking poems that are less than a minute long. Hear poems by William Blake, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and D.K. McKenzie.

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. V...

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 . Visit the In Lieu of Flowers website . In April 2021, singer-songwriter Dave Englund called his longtime friend, bassist...

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. Martha Bottella and Catrina Ritchie live in Warwick and can wave to each other from their back decks. They work in wellness and are colleagues at Wellness New England . Write to Martha a...

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. Episode link: Thomas Edison Conducted the First Job Interview in 1921—Here's How They've Evolved Since Kathleen Dohoney, ACRW, CPRW, CDCS, CCTC, is a Career Coach at Randstad...