Tag: providence
Support Your Local Pet Charities
November 26, 2018. Angelica Beneke
Lend a paw to help support pets and pet charities in need this holiday season.
AAA Northeast Opens Newest Branch in East Providence, R.I.
November 15, 2018. Kimberley Edgar
Only the sun beamed more brightly than the smiles on the faces of those attending the Sept. 22 grand opening of AAA Northeast’s newest branch in East Providence, R.I. “Do you have a AAA card?” asked Marketing Manager Bethany Corwin, as she and Vice President of Branch Operations Rick DelNero welcomed them with wide grins….
Mount Washington is an Extreme Spot for Day Trips
October 13, 2018. AAA Staff
Mount Washington is a staple of Northeast day trips. Find out where it is, how to get there and so much more.
Spotlight: Mohegan Sun
September 03, 2018. Kim Foley MacKinnon
Are you ready to have some fun in the Sun? Here’s what to do, play and see at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino.
AAA Northeast Opens a New Campus in East Providence, R.I.
August 15, 2018. AAA Staff
AAA Northeast employees, elected officials, businesspeople and others gathered in late July for a ceremonial opening of the new AAA East Providence campus. The site, at 10 River Road, along Wampanoag Trail, includes a AAA branch and a fleet and driver training center. The branch provides convenient access to AAA products and services, and the…
The Tastiest Northeast Food Destinations
July 31, 2018. Sarah Hopkins
When you’re going on a trip, sometimes the best thing to do is to follow your stomach. In recent years, food tourism has become more and more popular, but you don’t have to go to a far-flung locale to taste something amazing. There’s tasty, unique food around every corner right here in the Northeast. In…
AAA Helps Publicize Rhode Island’s Hand-Held Ban
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
AAA Northeast leaders joined state officials, legislators, traffic safety advocates and police officers at the club’s Providence headquarters in May to bring attention to Rhode Island’s new ban on hand-held wireless communication devices while driving. Drivers who violate the law, which took effect June 1, face fines of up to $100. To help drivers adapt…
Distracted Drivers Make Everyone’s Commutes Slower
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
The next time you’re a few minutes late for work, you could blame it on distracted drivers. After all, the excuse is backed by science. Distracted drivers can slow down commutes by as much as 10 percent, according to David Strayer, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Utah. His research for the AAA Foundation…
All Aboard These 7 Awesome Amtrak Day Trips
March 17, 2018. AAA Staff
Amtrak is a quick and convenient option for enjoying cool day trip destinations like Washington, D.C., Boston, and so much more.
AAA Offers Driving Training Classes in Rhode Island
January 15, 2018. AAA Staff
There is a new option for driver training in Rhode Island. AAA Northeast now offers classroom instruction. Courses are held at the club’s new East Providence facility, at 10 River Road, which is just minutes from Interstate 195. Students receive instruction based on a 33-hour curriculum approved by the Community College of Rhode Island, as…