Locale Profile: Ellie’s Bistro: From Paris to Providence
“In a sea of Providence’s Italian bakeries, we are the only French bakery — but that’s not to take anything away from our neighbors,” says Alane Spinney, the “Den Mother” […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Summer State of Mind: Don’t put those white pants away just yet
We New Englanders pride ourselves on being stoic, all-weather tolerant folk, but let’s face it, drinking a Dunkin’ cold brew while shoveling your snowy driveway, which we undoubtedly do, blows. […]
A Righteous Cacophony!: Pronk! serves as a bridge between worlds
Imagine a music festival with virtually no electricity or amplifiers, no sponsors and a resounding message of inclusivity. Imagine it’s happening right here in PVD this fall, with more than […]
Why Not Drink About It? Our expert weighs in the perfect wines to fill your glass this fall
Have you ever truly thought about how fortunate we are to have a variety of seasons? Sure, shoveling the driveway isn’t on the top of anyone’s to-do list, but we […]
Problems in Providence: Nirva LaFortune talks PVD schools
When it comes to assessing Providence Public Schools’ legacy issues, the recent Johns Hopkins report and the state takeover of the district, one leader equipped to provide an array of […]
Providence Trash Skimmer: The verdict
In April, PVD became the first capital in the nation to install a trash skimmer in the city’s harbor. Designed to filter the water of refuse, the apparatus is affixed […]
Shuck ‘Em If You’ve Got ‘Em
Shucks! It’s already time for the fifth annual Ocean State Oyster Festival, taking place Saturday, September 21 from 1 – 7pm at Riverwalk Park on South Water Street in PVD. […]
Backyard Farming: Don’t feed your lawn — let it feed you
Picture a yard. Did well-fed grass accompanied by the drone of a lawn mower come to mind? You’re not alone. But when RI resident Jackie S. thinks about a yard, […]
Don’t Hate the Player: Board games to play with the people you love
As an avid gamer, there is nothing I love more than introducing friends to the world of board games. For those of you who can only picture Monopoly or Dungeons […]
Open and Closed
Open The Juice’d Cafe: This health food cafe has reopened. They’ve also opened another new location in Fall River. 190 Thames St, Newport. the juicedcafe.com Friskie Fries: The local favorite […]