RI Pride Postpones PrideFest; Launches Food Drive
On April 2, Rhode Island Pride announced the unanimous board vote to postpone all of its June events, including PrideFest and the Illuminated Night Parade. “The hardest part of this […]
Events:
The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
A Hub of Hope: The Autism Project discusses autism awareness month
The Autism Project launched in 1997 with the plan of becoming a “Hub of Hope” for people and their families on the autism spectrum and other developmental disabilities, providing resources, […]
In Providence: The Nurse
“This is the fourth place I’ve lived in six or seven years. I’m on the move a lot. When I was a kid, we moved around because my dad was […]
Girls Definitely Allowed: 12 organizations that promote inclusivity for women in PVD
In the midst of all that’s going on in the world, it’s good to know that there’s a safe place out there for all of us. In Rhode Island, there […]
In Providence: Plenty
“She’s a real piece of work, I’ll tell you that. A real witch if ever there was one.” On the South Side of Providence, there’s a woman who likes to […]
Get Crafty!: How to make a mask
Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, head of the RI Department of Health, today recommended that everyone wear cloth masks when in public. But it isn’t easy to find one. No problem! Keep […]
Here’s What You’re Missing!: Local podcast explores cultural blindspots
I sat down with Tony Pacitti and Matt Ferrara at the What Cheer Writer’s Club podcasting studio, right before they were about to record their latest episode of “What Did […]
In Providence: Lava
If you happened to be near Angell Street on Saturday night, you might have heard the sound of an active volcano covering a house in lava. “The minute we agreed […]
In Providence: Small Doses
“If we didn’t pick rooms, we were headed for divorce.” I’ll admit that it’s a little strange writing a Man About Town column when nobody is allowed out on the […]
In Providence: Checking In
“I have a lot of folks I check on. I just go by and knock on their door, and because now, we gotta think about not causing trouble for each […]