When I first saw Everett- a venue situated 50 or 60 feet back from Duncan Ave, a residential street in the Mount Hope neighborhood of PVD, obscured by another building- I felt as though I had stumbled upon a hidden community treasure, and that perhaps I was the first to find it. As it turned […]
It’s back. Now in its third iteration, this column ranking holidays of the month has already gone on way too long. Is anyone reading this? Good thing I can laugh at my own jokes. Let’s get this one out of the way: 6. 4th of July: What do you know, it’s on July 4. Yea, […]
Dear Motif Readers- Recently, we witnessed the rollback of the fundamental human right of bodily autonomy. I once believed that the Supreme Court, as designed, could remain above politics — but as is now clear, it is a victim of partisanship like all of our systems, and no right that we currently enjoy is sacred. […]
Hello again, dear readers. I did not anticipate doing another one of these — but our May holidays article got some rave reviews (okay, a single rave review), and I’m a sucker for the validation. Seriously, if you tell me I’m special I’ll probably do whatever you want. Anyway, here’s some spicy takes on the […]
For this Summer Guide, Motif recruited one of our favorite cover artists — Zoë Anderson –– to paint us a panorama of the perfect summer: one far away from resurging COVID-19 rates, high gas prices and long lines at the Del’s stand. “I kinda went off of things that I like to do during the […]
On April 12, RI leaders trotted out what PVDers have been looking forward to for a long time: finally, a plan to redevelop the Superman Building, which includes 285 apartments, office and event space, and even affordable housing. But, as it seems with every moment of good news from the state, there’s a catch. Even […]
Several Random Fails Did anyone else notice that Providence Pizza Week coincided with Passover? As one organizer said, “What? Pizza is flatbread. Think of it as Italian matzah.” Maybe next year they’ll schedule a RI Brunch Week during Ramadan… Rep Patricia Morgan is advocating for increasing parental control over education by prohibiting sex education that […]
Alright, Motif readers, it’s time we got to the bottom of the burning question we all ask ourselves once the 5th month of the year comes around — what’s the best holiday in May? At first you might think, what holidays are even in May? But quickly after that, you realize that there’s a whole […]
This business profile ran as part of Motif’s Black History Month issue, centering the experiences of Black business owners. If you’re ever in downtown Providence and looking for comfort food, look no further than Kin Southern Table + Bar, the brainchild of Julia Broome. Broome – a Providence native – has always wanted to be […]
This business profile ran as part of Motif’s Black History Month issue, centering the experiences of Black business owners. For BJ Murray, owner of Blaze Smith Hill, the business started with a building. “207-209 Douglas Ave. It’s a very old building, from 1892. The Hennessy Building,” she says, offering to send me more information on […]