Buy Local: RI-made jazz albums to mellow the mood
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, those who make their lives through the gig economy have been dealt a tremendous blow from the general shutdown of society due to […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: RI is locked, stocked and in peril
Lunchtime with Gina With New Scientist magazine reporting on March 25 that scientists still don’t know if humans can catch the coronavirus twice, Governor Raimondo announced new measures to mitigate […]
Lunar Notes
In stressful time when fear and uncertainty rule the day, we find out what it is we truly need. In astrology, what you need is defined by your Moon, which […]
Letter from the Distribution Manager
After considerable discussion and research, Motif decided to publish our regularly scheduled print edition. We regard it as a valuable public service. We are safely distributing it with due regard […]
The Skinny on the Sticky: Our list of 2020 strain reviews
Stuck at home and running out of things to do? Head to your local essential shop and use our guide to try a new cannabis strain. Lemon OG:Details: This is […]
Nice Goin’, Gigi!: The gov’s daily briefings tell it like it is
Permanent Press While Phillipe and Jorge have been critical of Governor Gigi Raimondo in the past for her imperious attitude, we must give her tons of credit for how she […]
Here’s What You’re Missing!: Local podcast explores cultural blindspots
I sat down with Tony Pacitti and Matt Ferrara at the What Cheer Writer’s Club podcasting studio, right before they were about to record their latest episode of “What Did […]
Pandemic at the Disco: Music venues are empty, but RI keeps rocking out
Heading For A Clampdown As much as I liked the idea of every Yankees, Giants or Jets fan being stopped on the highway without probable cause and the state police […]
Sojourner House Expresses Concern About Domestic Violence: Help is needed for those trapped at home with an abuser
Vanessa Volz is the Executive Director of Sojourner House, which provides services and resources to victims of domestic violence and shelter for women and children, who are trying to escape […]
The Secret Kept by Medical Marajuana Investors: The environmental cost of a high-maintenance crop
Investors in Rhode Island and Massachusetts are willing to spend millions on medical marijuana operations and disregard the environmental impact. “A lot is happening now in the cannabis industry, but […]