Month: May 2025

Possible Serial Killer In New England: Don’t believe everything you read

In the last two months, eight bodies have been found in New Haven, Norwalk, Groton, and Killingly, Connecticut; Foster, Rhode Island; and Framingham, Plymouth, and Springfield, Massachusetts. Amateur detectives on social media claim that these discoveries of human remains, particularly of women, could indicate the presence of a serial killer. Police, however, have made no […]

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EcoRI News Roundup

R.I. Coastal Regulator Receives Passing Grade from Federal Government WAKEFIELD, R.I. — The state’s coastal regulatory agency has received a passing grade from the federal government. Federal officials from the Office of Coastal Management in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have deemed the Coastal Resources Management Council to have successfully achieved many of the […]

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Downtown Fixture NicoBella’s Restaurant Closes: Owner to go from serving customers to serving the community

“This is not a sad story,” declared Daniel Crenca on the closing of his family restaurant, NicoBella’s, in downtown PVD, after a 10-year run that weathered a pandemic, a partial bridge closure, rising rents, and a dramatic hike in electricity costs. The final straw was, facetiousness aside, the rising price of eggs. “It is a […]

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Like Dots In A Line: Angels Collective highlights the community aspect of tattooing

From pin-up girls and anchors, to clocks and lions; fine-line infinity signs and finger mustaches, to cyber-sigil and patchwork, tattooing is an art that is in constant flux and conversation with the changing world and culture around it. Originating as a practice used for religious and spiritual rituals, to mark status, love, and even used […]

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Inking Her Name in The Name Tattoo Industry: Interview with Jessica Talbot at Scarlet Rose Tattoo Parlor

A well-decorated artist on the Rhode Island tattoo scene, Jessica Talbot is changing the way that Rhode Islanders think about their tattoo experience. Jess’ passion for the timeless art of American traditional tattooing, combined with her belief in “the power of storytelling through tattoos,” turns each client’s vision into a lasting work of art. As […]

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Bagels, Brisket, and Beyond: Discovering Rhode Island’s Jewish eateries in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month

Maven’s Delicatessen Looking for a traditional meat-stuffed deli sandwich? Look no further than Maven’s Delicatessen. Maven’s pays tribute to the delicatessens of the past while serving delicious mouthwatering food to the patrons of the present. Owned and run by the dynamic duo of founder Jason Sugarman, and culinary director Jaime D’Oliviera, the restaurant plays on […]

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