Rhode Island
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For adults, depending on their faith, Easter means a complex and diverse set of ideas involving loss, eternal gratitude and the return of hope.
For kids, no matter who they are, Easter just means candy.
For many children, the real main event is the Easter Egg Hunt, where the main objective is to cover as much ground as possible to find special plastic eggs that typically house candy.
The cherubic cry of joy that a child lets out when he or she has found and cracked open a pastel egg shell is a moment that isn’t easily forgotten by parents, aunts, uncles or just anyone present who is old enough to remember how happy the simple things used to make them.
So you would want to make the right choice of candy, right? But searching through the grocery aisles, it can be hard to choose which candy you should buy for Easter.
Luckily, USA Today made a map of each state’s most popular search result when it comes to “Easter Candy.”
Here’s Rhode Island’s most popular Easter Candy.
Rhode Island’s favorite Easter candy
According to Google search data collected by USA Today, Rhode Island’s most searched Easter candy is gummies.
If that seems strange and you were expecting Peeps or chocolates, that would make sense as most of the states on USA Today’s map of most-searched “Easter candy” had the flavored, bird-shaped marshmallows as their most searched Easter candy, even two New England states had them as their most popular candy of the holiday.
Shoppers spending more money on candy than anything else this Easter
Easter spending is expected to go up in 2025, according to a recent National Retail Federation (NRF) report, with consumers planning to spend a total of $23.6 billion.
The overwhelming majority of Americans who celebrate Easter do so with the assistance of candy, according to the National Confectioners Association. The top sweet treats bought for the holiday include chocolate eggs or bunnies, jelly beans, candy-coated eggs and marshmallow candy (AKA Peeps).
Mary Walrath-Holdridge contributed to the writing of this story.
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com
Pizzaland in North Arlington known for The Sopranos appearance: Video
Owner Eddie Twdroos said Sopranos filming location bus tours would stop at the pizzeria, and the shop’s fame lead to the pizzeria shipping their pies.
You might know him by his famous role as Bobby Baccalieri on “The Sopranos,” but actor Steve Schirripa is also a huge fan of Rhode Island.
That’s why he recently became a resident of Westerly, though he says he is still a New Yorker through-and-through.
Schirripa has been posting a lot of Rhode Island content to his social media, including a July 10 post from his Westerly home featuring his beloved dog, Willie Boy.
He’s also posted from other famous Westerly locales recently, including a meal at the Ocean House, also with Willie Boy, on June 10, saying the iconic restaurant was “one of the greatest places ever.”
(Rhode Island native Olivia Culpo agreed – she got married across the street at Watch Hill Chapel on June 29, 2024, and held the star-studded reception at the Ocean House.)
What did Schirripa say about Rhode Island in his Instagram video?
From his home in Westerly, Schirripa was showing off the dinner he prepared, with homemade shrimp, asparagus, sausage, turkey burgers and chickpea salad.
“It’s a beautiful night in Rhode Island and we are gonna eat good,” he said in the video, feeding his dog, Willie, as he filmed.
“Willie is enjoying his asparagus,” Schirripa quipped in the video, as his Dachshund munched down a spear of the vegetable.
Schirripa says Longo’s meatballs are ‘the best meatball I’ve ever had’
He’s also a huge fan of the meatballs at Longo Ristorante and Pizzeria, located on High Street. In a Facebook video he made in December 2024, Schirripa was filmed sitting at a table at the restaurant, eating a meatball.
“I’ve eaten a lot of meatballs in my day, my friend,” he said in the video. “And this is the best meatball I’ve ever had. I’m not just saying that. Trust me on this.”
Schirripa was recently at the Brockton Rox game
The actor also recently hosted a “Sopranos Night” at the Brockton Rox game on June 21.
As part of the event, Schirripa took part in a VIP meet-and-greet and Q&A with fans. Willie Boy, of course, was also there.
Besides ‘The Sopranos,’ what are Schirripa’s other acting credits?
Beyond “The Sopranos,” Schirripa is known for playing detective Anthony Abetemarco on the television series “Blue Bloods.” He’ll also be in on the new show “Dexter: Resurrection.”
Schirripa is also a producer and the host of two Investigation Discovery series: “Karma’s A B*tech!” and “Nothing Personal,” according to IMDb.
He was also a regular cast member of “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” and the voice of Roberto in the “Open Season” series.
Schirripa joined “The Sopranos” in its second season and remained on the show until the sixth and final season, which aired in 2007.
Rhode Island
Lara Trump enjoys paddleboarding in orange bikini during summer vacation in Rhode Island
Get groovy under the disco lights at The Providence Rink from now until October 31st.
Disco is back and better than ever—roller disco, that is. The Providence Rink will be hosting roller-skating nights from now until October 31, each decked out with their own themes, live DJs and more!
Every Thursday and Friday from 5-10 p.m., as well as the first Saturday of each month, the rink will be illuminated by colorful disco lights, accompanied by curated DJ sets. The rink will also be hosting Family Skate Days, with dates to come, and Learn to Skate workshops for beginners of all ages.
“Summer in Providence is a time to come together as a community, enjoy the outdoors and take advantage of the vibrant, creative energy that defines our city,” says Mayor
Brett Smiley. “Roller Disco at the Providence Rink has become a summer tradition, bringing together neighbors of all ages. Events like this activate our Downtown and reaffirm our commitment to making Providence a more welcoming and connected city for everyone.”
Roller Disco admission is $9 for adults and $6 for children, with skate rentals available for $9. Season passes can be purchased for $65 for adults and $45 for children under 12 and seniors. Tickets are available at theprovidencerink.com, with limited walk-up access offered while availability lasts.
“Roller Disco at the rink is about creating meaningful experiences that bring people together,” says Brant Gawrys, Director of Athletic and Event Facilities for the Department of Parks. “Whether you’re lacing up skates for the first time or reliving childhood memories, this event encourages residents to stay active, enjoy our beautiful Downtown and connect with neighbors. It’s a celebration of community and the vibrant energy that makes Providence special in the summer.”
Providence Rink will also be hosting the Summer Fun Activities Club (SFAC) adults sports league Monday through Wednesday evenings. Join in on volleyball, dodgeball, pickleball and more by registering at superfunactivitiesclub.com.
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