Emily Raposa

Sipping on the Southside: Indigenous-Owned smoothie business creates healthy community

Smoothies are a great way to nourish one’s body. They taste delicious and the different ingredients add varied nutritional value to the drink. One ingredient you’ve probably never heard of before is sea moss. Luckily it’s available right here, in PVD. Eric Mercado is the owner of Southside Smoothie and the creator of their recipes. […]

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Storytelling Isn’t Just For Kids: Live Performances in Providence This October

The concept of StoryFest 2022 was born during a conversation between Mark Binder and Bill Harley, both of whom are performers and authors with impressive rap sheets. So what is StoryFest exactly? “It’s really just a celebration of people getting together and enjoying stories.” Binder says, “And if you’ve never seen world class storytelling, this […]

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The Central Falls Landing Makes a Splash: Kayak rentals, river cruises, educational programs and more

You don’t need to buy a boat in order to enjoy a relaxing afternoon exploring a scenic river. The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and the City of Central Falls have been hard at work creating the Central Falls Landing, located on the corner of Madeira Ave and Broad St. It runs along the Blackstone River […]

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The Central Falls Landing Makes a Splash: Kayak rentals, river cruises, educational programs and more

You don’t need to buy a boat in order to enjoy a relaxing afternoon exploring a scenic river. The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and the City of Central Falls have been hard at work creating the Central Falls Landing, located on the corner of Madeira Ave and Broad St. It runs along the Blackstone River […]

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