Genevieve Carcano

Shop ‘Til You Drop? The Future of Providence Place: A recent sale casts the fate of the local mall into question

Mall culture has been a global phenomenon for decades. Just the word “mall” conjures an iconic set of images: tables surrounded by restaurants in a food court, movie theater popcorn, escalators, gleaming tile floors, and, above all, rows of retail stores outfitted with mannequins and sale signs. Malls have often been depicted in media, including […]

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Whatever Floats Your… Dragon?

Witness the upcoming boat race and celebrate Taiwan Day Festival right here in RI! Every September for 25 years, the Pawtucket River has come alive with a jamboree of celebration and unity. Local organization Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (BVTC) honors not only the Asian communities here in Rhode Island, but connects us to cultures and […]

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