Rebel Teens Have a New Home in Roller Derby
A common phrase from a skater is that “derby is for everybody.” This is true — there are skaters ranging in age from their early 20s to their late 50s, […]
Events:
The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Riveters Rock the BrewHaHa
The weekend of June 3 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, featured the annual BrewHaHa roller derby tournament where (#105) the RI Riveters rallied together to claim two out of three victories. Kicking […]
“Fight! Fight! Fight!” Means Never Give Up to Providence Roller Derby
Battling up from their #107 WFTDA Ranking, Providence’s Rhode Island Riveters are looking to do some serious damage by closing out their travel season with their final away and at-home […]
Get Gored for Good: A Bloody Good Time
Get Gored For Good is an annual spring charity fundraiser for Amos House held this year on the morning of Sunday, April 30, and modeled on the famed Running of […]
Rhodey Robin: Six Teams from Three Cities to Tangle for Two Days
Round the roller track the Riveters roll to roust and rejuvenate their record with a Rhodey Robin against their relentlessly renowned rivalry and other revved up renegades! On Saturday, April […]
From Introvert to Athletic Entertainer: A Woman Changed By Pro Wrestling
As someone who’s stepped into the ring many times, I can tell you it is hard to be a professional wrestler. The simplest bumps onto wooden planks over steel ribs feel […]
Sport, Society, and Soul: The Empowerment in Providence Roller Derby
“We may be knocking each other down, but really, we’re raising each other up,” says new skater RetroRocket. This isn’t her first year in Providence Roller Derby, but it is […]
It Might Sound Crappy, but Composting Is Awesome
Author’s Note: Prepare for knowledge and puns! Do you have a lot of food waste stinking up your trash? Tired of increased water bills from excessive flushing? Or are you […]
The Third Annual Providence Tattoo and Music Festival Comes to PVD
Displaying his own collection of spider, skull and deep sea creature tattoos, musician and promoter Justin Marcotte gears up for his next big event: The Providence Tattoo & Music Fest […]
Krampus Sightings on the Rise!
Between the spectacle of crazed shoppers on Black Friday and the celebrations on Christmas Day, St. Nick’s opposite is coming to RI. Krampus and his goaty friends are coming — […]