World record for speed pretzel eating set at PVD Fest
Saturday around 3:45 pm something happened in Kennedy Plaza that will go down in history. Well, if you count the Guinness Book of World Records as history. At an eating event sponsored by The Malted Barley, which provided the pretzels as well, the world record for speed pretzel eating was set. Geoffrey Esper downed 26 pretzels […]
Shots fired at PVD Fest
[Mike Ryan was present at the incident and filed this report.] Shortly after 11pm Saturday night, PVD Fest was in full swing, with hundreds of people crowding Washington St in Downcity. The Extraordinary Rendition Band had just finished a rousing performance which, ironically, emphasized the power of love and understanding. Then shots rang out. There […]
Where In Our World
This crochet mermaid spends all her time at the water park, almost as if she is stuck there Answer: 116 Cypress St, PVD
Beaches and Bike Paths
Beaches Rhode Island 1-Atlantic Beach, Memorial Blvd, Middletown. Restroom, No pets. 2-Atlantic Beach Park, 321 Atlantic Ave, Westerly. Family beach, amusements, kiddy rides, snack bars, antique 1915 carousel, batting cages, bumper boats, go-carts, mini golf, game room, waterslides, gift shop, beachwear and an ocean-view cocktail lounge. 3-Blue Shutters Town Beach, 469 East Beach Rd, Charlestown. […]
Farmers Markets and Pick Your Own
Illustration by Vienna Mercedes
RC You on the race track: Hobbies for the the whole family
One hobby that runs all year long but takes on extra life in the summer is the driving, racing, jumping and general mayhem of Remote Control (RC) vehicles. We’re not talking about the ready-to-go toys from WalMart. There are far more sophisticated vehicles that become a sort of cross in complexity between a toy and […]
