US Attorney General Pamela Bondi sent a letter to RI Governor Daniel McKee and RI Attorney General Peter Neronha, dated Aug 13, stating “You are hereby notified that your jurisdiction has been identified as one that engages in sanctuary policies and practices that thwart federal immigration enforcement… This ends now.” The letter demanded a response […]
Hurricane Erin is currently at Category 2 on the Saffir-Simpson wind speed scale with maximum sustained winds of 110 MPH, and further increase in strength is likely. H. Erin briefly on Sat reached Category 5 with maximum sustained winds of 160 MPH, a significant rarity. Remember that this scale accounts only for wind speed and […]
Who doesn’t love a good burrito or quesadilla when you’re craving Mexican food? A Providence staple, Tortilla Flats, is changing owners after almost 40 years! Don’t worry, they’re keeping it in the family, so your favorite night out order won’t be changed! Listed for sale in 2024 with over a $1 million asking price, Everett, […]
BY THE ROOTS OF HOPE TEAM & LEONARD BRENNAN The mission of Roots of Hope can be described as planting justice. The Roots of Hope Cannabis Cooperative is reimagining equity in RI’s cannabis industry. For generations, communities across RI — particularly Black, Brown, and working-class neighborhoods — have borne the brunt of discriminatory drug policies […]
Olivia Dolphin and I met on a Tuesday afternoon, just after I had finished listening to her 2024 album Better. With some favorite songs like “I Don’t Think about You Anymore” and the title track “Better” still whirling around in my head, I was eager to chat with the artist who was to thank. Dolphin […]
This Month’s Challenge! This month we’re partnering up with Narragansett Brewery! Bartenders will be challenged to create a unique cocktail using Narragansett Del’s Watermelon Shandy. This event runs from 7:30-10pm and is open to industry folks and the public! For $15 you can sample everything and vote for your two favorite concoctions! Up to the […]
Our fourth annual Bartenders Ball returns to R1 Indoor Karting in Lincoln RI on September 29th! This event is all about recognizing and celebrating your favorite local bartenders! We would love your input. Nominating is NOW OPEN for the Bartender Awards portion of the event. Do you have a favorite all-star behind the bar? Maybe […]
I can’t think of anything better than ending a 4th-of-July weekend listening to “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter while sipping some delicious espresso cocktail samples. On Sunday, July 6, Motif once again sponsored another Mixology Madness competition, this time as a collaboration with Newport Live Events’ Cocktail Wars. The chosen theme was espresso cocktails at the […]
Heat Advisory in effect from July 28, 11:00 AM EDT until July 30, 08:00 PM EDT At Providence, a Heat Advisory is in effect through Wed 8pm with temperatures/heat indices reaching 94°F/99°F (Wed). Temperature/heat index will decline after the advisory period, remaining comfortably warm, 76°F/76°F (Thu), 67°F/67°F (Fri). Chance of rain Thu morning through Fri […]
We here at Motif are heartbroken to hear about the loss of DJ Pauly Danger, a pillar of Providence’s music community. Pauly was so much more than a DJ. He was a friend, a father, and a genuinely kind soul. He brought light and warmth everywhere he went, and we are so grateful for the […]