Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect in connection with the murder of an 88-year-old veteran who was shot and killed in broad daylight while he was sitting inside his car earlier this month.
The shooting happened on March 5 at about 1:35 p.m. in the 100 block of North Dewey Street, police said in a news release.
The victim, Richard Butler, was sitting inside his SUV when a suspect approached the vehicle and fired a gun multiple times, striking the victim twice in the chest, according to FOX 29 Philadelphia.
Butler later died from his injuries.
PHILADELPHIA DUO FACE CHARGES FOR ALLEGEDLY KILLING MAN AND WOMAN ‘EXECUTION STYLE’: POLICE
The shooting that killed 88-year-old Richard Butler happened on March 5 at about 1:35 p.m. in the 100 block of North Dewey Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Philadelphia Police Department)
Police released video footage on Friday showing the suspect wearing a gray hoodie and black shorts over black tights. The video also showed the suspect riding in a silver 2018-2019 Nissan Altima with dark-tinted windows, a dented front passenger side panel and a Pennsylvania license plate.
The silver Altima used by the shooter with a getaway driver was captured on surveillance under the EL along Market Street in West Philadelphia.
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous, police said.
THIRD SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR PHILADELPHIA BUS STOP SHOOTING; FOURTH REMAINS AT LARGE
Police released video footage on Friday showing the suspect in a gray hoodie and black shorts over black tights. (Philadelphia Police Department)
The suspect allegedly exited the vehicle and waited for Butler to drop his girlfriend off on the corner of Dewey Street before approaching his vehicle and shooting him five times.
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Anyone with information about the shooting or the suspect’s identity is asked to contact police. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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If you haven’t heard, our upcoming Best of Rhode Island party has many exciting additions and surprises this year, and we at Rhode Island Monthly cannot wait to celebrate with all of you at the WaterFire Arts Center on July 23 (get your tickets here if you haven’t already!). But to tide us all over in the meantime, we decided to continue the tradition of sharing some of the silliest write-in entries we came across while tallying the Best of Rhode Island Readers’ Poll.
But first, let me provide a quick refresher of the process. As many know, the ballot is made up entirely of write-in entries, meaning you can submit whatever you like for Best Restaurant, Best Influencer, Best Wedding Venue, etc. And believe me when I tell you that people do truly submit whatever they like. This year we had the task of combing through more than 100,000 (!) votes and once again (see examples from 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025) found ourselves chuckling at quite a few along the way. Below you’ll find a roundup of some of our favorites, as well as what was going through my mind as I noted and compiled them. (And as always, I’d like to throw in the disclaimer that I am just as much a victim of my own typing skills, so these are all in good fun!). Enjoy!
— If I had a nickel for every time someone said this, I’d have two nickels — which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice.
“Blinked to Beauty”
via GIPHY
“Christina Erne” and “TJ Delsanto”
— Christina and TJ are meteorologists, not meat.
“All Four Paws” and “Mind Your Dog”
— “Hello, is this PETA?”
“Altered images tattoo” and “Massage envy”
— I think you’ll satisfy different kinds of cravings and needs here.
“Boozy book club”
— Yo Reilley, you got snacks?
“Buns and bites”
— Sorry to have to disappoint, but Laura serves looks and recs, not meals.
“Comedy bus”
— It’s taking everything in me not to recycle my (terrible) joke from last year.
“Same day content Reel Candid”
— I guess the camera always eats first.
“Vampire (hallie)”
— Are you trying to be the main course?
“Applebees”
via GIPHY
“Timmtuffknuckles”
— How are his knuckle sandwiches?
“Lklk”
— Not me trying to see if this is a latin root.
“Quads n. Attleboro”
— Geography class really isn’t what it used to be, huh.
(My clearly grumpy, not-so-gentle reminder that we’re looking for the best of Rhode Island).
“Ho HoHOHO”
— Why did I read this like Santa tried a spicy curry for the first time and had a rough go of it.
“Duncan donuts” and “Dunking donts”
— I don’t know what I’m judging more: the voting for a national chain or the misspelling of said very, very popular chain.
“Bacon egg and cheese on a croissant.”
“Women & Infants Hospital – No, I’m not kidding! IYKYK”
— Well, now we know. Still hope I don’t have reason to find out for myself any time soon 😅
“Cry cafe”
— You know, after a few mimosas, sometimes brunch is the best time to have a good cry. Not that I’m speaking from experience.
*Typo translation: Cru Cafe
“Karies (used to be jiggers south)”
— We found a real Rhode Islander, folks.
“They don’t exist in ri”
Not in this economy.
“Jefferson speakeasy??”
— Wanna think about it for a sec?
“Bar Lizzo”
— I mean, she is 100% that b*tch.
*Typo Translation: Bar’Lino
“Justine’s RIP”
— Yeah, this one hurts. Pour one out for the homie.
“Kingdom of the hawk”
— Sick name. Wrong state.
“Oooogie’s”
via GIPHY
“(Against my better judgement) scurvy dog”
— Woof.
“BRADLEY CAFFEEEEEEEE”
— Love the enthusiasm.
“Irish Spring Soap”
— Alright smartass. There’s only room for one us here.
“O’roughs”
— Looks like someone had one too many at O’Rourke‘s the night prior.
You’d think after all the fire and the new location headlines, people would remember how to spell Matunuck. Alas, we still got:
“Matonk,” “Matoonik,” “Mahtunuck,” “Mattunuack,” “Mettunic,” “Matunickk,” “Metacunack” and many, many, many more.
*Typo Translation: Matunuck Oyster Bar
“THE OYSTER BAR”
— THANKS JANET BUT WHICH ONE?
“City hall”
— Is that what they do there?
“Barnes and Noble”
— You and I have different definitions of independent.
“Dylan Drier, SORRY she’s the BEST”
— SORRY but not in RHODE ISLAND.
“Kathy bates”
— Yes, and I’m the one in Misery.
*Typo translation: Kelly Bates
“[redacted], new and upcoming”
— When I Googled this name I could only find criminal court cases (and no Rhode Island sportscasters) so, yea, I’m gonna go ahead and agree that this person has a lot more coming up to do.
“Channel 10 reporter”
— You can Google too, ya know.
“Jamie coelho”
— She is always ready for her closeup!
“jean value cent”
— I really thought I had seen all the spellings at this point, but someone always proves me wrong.
*Typo translation: Gene Valicenti
“Drew Barrymore”
via GIPHY
“Road show”
— C’mon. Have some respect for the pun.
*Typo translation: The Rhode Show
“r/Providence (Providence reddit page)”
— I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t also gotten my news from this thread some days…
“No exit 5”
— You’re right, there is none.
*Typo translation: No Exit 4
“Dropkick Murphy’s”
— Does owning Yellow Door make them local? I’ll take it.
“Taylor Swift”
— Well, maybe if she had tied the knot here… (No we aren’t bitter).
“I am a god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
— I know this is an actual band name, but this was still a jump scare.
“DADDDDDDDDYYYYYYYYYYYY I want you badddddd”
— Okay someone’s gotta be effing with me.
“Fankiemademedoit”
— I don’t think that will hold up in court.
“Jamie Coelho”
— No arguments here.
“catching rats with butterfly nets in kennedy plaza.”
— Jotting that one down.
“Eating out and a movie”
via GIPHY
“All suck tbh”
— Daddy chill. (This might be my new favorite term).
“Northeastern”
— You know you don’t have to buy from your college roommate any more, right?
*Typo translation: Northeast Alternatives in Fall River and Seekonk 😮💨
“Ed the barber”
— I see the Sweeney Todd fan has returned.
“Permission.”
Granted, you may proceed.
*Typo translation: Persimmon
“Seeking tailor”
— Did you think we were ChatGPT?
“Pianta pianta pianta!”
— Is this how the kids play Bloody Mary nowadays? Does a Veggie Tales character show up? (Honestly that would terrify me more.)
“Federal hill”
via GIPHY
“1st one I wrote is actually in Blackstone valley”
— Thank you for your candor.
“Haven’t bros”
— I think they have.
*Typo translation: Haven Brothers
“Wise guys in Cumberland”
— Not very wise of you.
“Heartless”
— I think Penny would beg to differ!
*Typo translation: Heartleaf Books
“Locally owned clothing boutique”
via GIPHY
“The one on brook near wickenden”
via GIPHY
“Lupo’s heartbreak hotel”
— Who knew they’d still be breaking hearts all these years later.
“Best of RI”
— Eeeyyyyy
“BEYBLADE X TOURNAMENTS”
— I didn’t know this was a thing and now I am intrigued.
“TJ Delsanto Facebook Photos of RI and stories of beaches in RI”
— TJ is that you?
“Cheers!”
— I’ll be sure to call up Sam and Diane.
“Waldens in Wakefield”
— What a throwback.
“Bahaha Cat Cafe”
via GIPHY
*Typo translation: Bajah’s Cat Cafe
“Garlic Clove”
— So close.
*Typo translation: The Roasted Clove
“Chello is great family restaurant to take your family the waitress and waiter are great”
— Shout out to that waitress and waiter.
“Olive Garden, south Attleboro”
via GIPHY
“Green eggs and ham”
— Okay sam I am.
*Typo translation: Green Eggs
“Chimp”
— … Has anyone checked in on Punch lately?
Typo translation: Chomp Kitchen and Drinks
“Johnson’s Toadside Market”
— That’s sure is a specialty food.
*Typo translation: Johnson’s Roadside Farm Market in Swansea 😮💨😮💨😮💨
“Bring back Bold Point!”
— I’d sign this petition.
“Oops”
— I am concerned.
“Dante’s inferno”
— That would certainly wake me up.
*Typo translation: Dante’s Kitchen
“Vegan. Don’t Eat.”
— PETA thanks you for your service.
“Hotel for Homeless Dogs.”
— …But really do I need to call PETA?
For those who made it this far, I hope you enjoyed the ride! Don’t forget if you want to learn who the actual winners are before the rest of the state (and party with them) you can still pick up tickets to the event here.
Stowe Country Club in Stowe, Vermont, has reopened after a restoration by architect Beau Welling.
Erik Matuszewski
Vermont might be best known for its breathtaking ski resorts when it comes to outdoor pursuits, but the golf offerings in the historic community of Stowe are now better than ever with the recently completed redesign of the Stowe Country Club by architect Beau Welling and his team.
The transformation at the course, set on a former dairy farm with views of the Green Mountains, firmly establishes Stowe as one of New England’s top 36-hole golf destinations.
The wide open and walkable nature of Stowe CC complements the ruggedness and dramatic elevation changes at The Mountain Course at Spruce Peak just minutes up the road, with both courses accessible by guests staying at The Lodge at Spruce Peak as well as members of The Club at Spruce Peak.
“This project honors the history of the course while reimagining it for the next generation, creating a place where members, guests, and local residents can gather to enjoy the landscape, the sport, and the shared experiences that define this region,” said Sam Gaines, who is the president of Mt. Mansfield Company, the ownership group behind Stowe Country Club, and lives in the town with his wife and three children.
Golfers return to the course as Stowe Country Club re-opened after a restoration by architect Beau Welling.
Stowe Country Club
Stowe CC has transitioned from a public facility to a private club (with the limited guess access) as part of the redevelopment, which reflects a broader vision for the area as a four-season mountain destination. Also in the plans are a new clubhouse, expanded dining, racquet sports, fitness and wellness activities, and additional recreational offerings.
But improving the golf course was the first step in that evolution and the results are the culmination of a process that started more than a decade ago when Gaines first invited Welling to see the property. The two had met at gatherings of the Urban Land Institute, which puts a focus on the environment in transforming communities, and Gaines was eager to have Welling offer advice on what needed to be done most urgently on “175 acres in the middle of the most affluent and amazing historic town” in Vermont.
Architect Beau Welling at the re-opening ceremony for Stowe Country Club. Stowe Country Club
Welling, who for years has worked with Tiger Woods and his design team, traces his New England ties back to his days playing for the Brown University golf team in Rhode Island.
“I could see the potential, almost immediately, of how special an environment this place is,” said Welling. “But when we first started talking about this project, I think it was more of a dream.”
The revamped 18th hole at Stowe Country Club, a shorter par 4, features a new “lion’s mouth” bunker in front of the green.
Erik Matuszewski Early efforts included Welling redesigning two greens encumbered by wetlands and other issues. But the scope of the project expanded dramatically after the pandemic, as golf surged in popularity.
Around 2022, Welling started to put together a full 18-hole redesign plan for Stowe Country Club, which had long been a welcoming and community-focused public course. It was popular in a hybrid community of sorts that brought together a diverse mix of year-round residents, seasonal residents, and tourists – whether for ski season or during the spring, summer and fall (peak leaf-change season) months. When the work started on the first nine holes in 2024, the breadth of the project continued to grow, becoming much more than new green complexes.
Stowe Country Club is one of two 18-hole championship courses available to members of the Club at Spruce Peak as well as guests staying at the Lodge at Spruce Peak.
Erik Matuszewski Today’s finished product includes complete reconstruction of all greens and tees, a reshaping and regrading of all fairways, modernization of the bunkers, upgraded irrigation and drainage systems, and a full re-grassing of premium bentgrass across greens, tees and fairways.
Several holes were changed significantly, notably the 13th and 15th holes, and a new comfort station – the Sugar Shack – has been added between the 5th and 14th tees. Hundreds of non-native pine trees were removed from the course itself, with about 150 new ones planted on its perimeter. The removal of the interior trees opened views of the surrounding mountains, including Mt. Mansfield, and the addition of waving fescue grasses to replace them helps better frame the holes.
Sam Gaines (middle), the president of Stowe Country Club ownership group Mt. Mansfield Company, at the new Sugar Shack comfort station during opening day at Stowe CC. Stowe Country Club For Welling, the overall focus was on improving playability, variety, strategy, and aesthetics.
“It feels like the sort of classic Northeast golf course, with rolling topography, distinctive bunkering, challenging greens contours, fescue grasses,” said Welling. “The environment feels classic and special to me.”
A secondary club logo, a flying cow, is a nod to the property’s history.
The new flying cow logo alongside Stowe Country Club’s traditional logo.
Stowe Country Club For Gaines, who’s worked in private equity and real estate for well over a decade and was accustomed to executing strategic plans with little deviation, the artistic process of an evolving golf course redesign was something he said he had to “hold onto my seat” for. Especially if it involved the relocation of an entire green complex. He joked that part felt “a little bit building the airplane while you’re flying it, but it’s also pragmatic problem solving. And that’s what you’re after.” The par 3 10th hole at Stowe Country Club.
Erik Matuszewski The initial response to the course changes and broader project have been overwhelmingly positive.
More than 200 new members have been added at Stowe Country Club and The Club at Spruce Peak, many of them coming from the Boston and New York areas.
And for those looking to travel to Vermont for golf (and any number of other outdoor activities) rather than skiing, Stowe and The Mountain Course are both accessible through stay-and-play packages in guestrooms, suites and private residences at the luxurious Lodge at Spruce Peak.
Stowe Country Club sits in the valley, at a different elevation than the nearby Mountain Course at Spruce Peak, but has dramatic topography and scenic views of the surrounding mountains. Stowe Country Club While the Mountain Course remains a wild ride, climbing and diving across elevations of about 1,800 feet, Stowe Country Club in the valley is drastically different – and now better than ever.
“For the most part, we left the topography the way it is, because it’s naturally undulating,” said Gaines. “There are golf course developers who will pay $40 million to end up with this result. The only difference is they start with a flat site.”
Full Redesign
An Artistic Process
BOSTON (WHDH) – Police are investigating a shooting in Downtown Crossing that occurred Thursday night.
Officials said the shooting occurred around 10:30 p.m. near Tremont and Temple Streets.
When officers arrived on scene, they found a man with a gunshot wound; he is expected to survive.
Police have not said if any arrests have been made.
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