Melanie Pellowski

Swimming in shark-infested waters may not be on everyone's summer bucket list, but for Atlantic Shark Institute Executive Director Joe Romeiro, it's pure joy. That's because sharks aren't monsters, they're misunderstood, and they are the ones at risk. According to the Atlantic Shark Institute, between 70 and 100 million sharks are reportedly killed annually worldwide. “We...

  It's been more than twenty years since 8-time X Games medalist Mike Mason started his freestyle motocross career, but in two decades he hasn't lost that lovin' feeling he first grabbed hold of when hopping on a dirt bike at the age of four. His most prized medal is the first bronze he won at...

Dental Implants at New Day Smile New Day Smile is a one-stop shop for healthy smiles and happy patients. From dentures to dental implants, no task is too large for the dental office that feels more like a family than a business – where the comfort that patients feel in their personalized treatment creates a...

The Valley of the Sun Chapter of the National Football Foundation will host its 38th Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 6th, 2019. This highly-anticipated community event will honor the top sixty scholar-athletes out of 285,000 students from 186 high schools in Central and Northern Arizona. Chartered in 1971, The Valley of the Sun...

Pawtucket Red Sox fans are used to seeing heroes round the bases at McCoy Stadium, but there was something special about Saturday, August 4th that brought new meaning to a win. Sure – the PawSox beat the Rochester Red Wings 8-1 in the middle of their weekend matchup. Seven runs separated the Rhode Island Triple-A-affiliate...

Last spring, the Tucson Botanical Gardens set the stage for a rare and unexpected visit from a bizarre and beautiful creature that made headlines and heads turn. When a crowd of thousands is captivated by an unbearable aroma of rotting flesh, surrounded by tranquil sounds of nature in a horticultural paradise enchanted by the beauty...

Follow the yellow brick – wait – scratch that Dorothy. You're not in Kansas anymore, you're in Bristol, Rhode Island, perhaps the most patriotic town in the country. The center lines guiding the navigation of America's oldest Fourth of July tradition aren't your typical land of Oz yellow. Instead, this map has red, white and...

There aren't many theatrics to running. All you need is a pair of sneakers and you're off, right? The Forrest Gump approach might work in the movies, but in reality, a beard and a trucker hat may not be on your wish list of accessories to help you cross the finish line. That's not to...

Whether you have decided to run a 5k for a good cause or just because, committing to completing 3.1 miles is something to celebrate! But before you can really bask in the glory of crossing the finish line, we've got some tips to get you through your first race. 1. Choose a training schedule that...

A candlelit vigil held six months ago began the journey of a seventeen-year-old Chariho girl's postmortem life. Flames flickered as if in disbelief and sadness; an arduous yet comforting celebration of a spirited teenager departed too soon. Maddie Potts carried a brilliance with her everywhere she went, and that light was not dimmed by...