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Cape Verdean History: The 49th Annual Cape Verdean Independence Festival

Rhode Island is home to one of the largest populations of Cape Verdean Americans in the country. An estimated 18,000 Cape Verdeans call the Ocean State home, a population second only to Massachusetts, which is home to an estimated 70,000 Cape Verdeans. Located approximately 350 miles off the west coast of Africa, Cape Verde is […]

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Two Feet, Two Bucks: Miles and miles of beach to walk in northern Portsmouth

Suppose your world shrank to only places you could walk to with the assistance of public transit. After despairing over this newfound limitation, you would eventually explore this contained world and be relieved to learn you will not run out of beautiful places to visit for a long time. You will marvel at the details, […]

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Summer Happenings

WATERFIRE Various Dates Apr – NovA fixture of Rhode Island summers, WaterFire presents a series of lightings in downtown PVD along the Providence River. For those who have not yet ventured to the famed attraction, the event features fires lit in braziers built to stand above the surface of the PVD river — when lit, […]

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Why Leave?: Stay local and tour RI

Everything has become way too expensive lately, including travel. Beside the cost, airports are a hassle and the potential of flight cancellations or getting stuck at an airport creates an aura of anxiety that takes away from the fun of travel. We here at Motif suggest staying local while doing all of the touristy activities […]

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