Essence of Community: A conversation with David Cicilline about the future of RI
A few months ago, I went to a feedback dinner at the Rhode Island Foundation, along with about 30 other people from all walks of life. The food was great. […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
RI’s Safe Injection Site: Three months later
When I wrote about Rhode Island’s first harm reduction center for Motif a few months back, I understood that it was a monumental moment for social services amidst the looming […]
Two Poems: Flora Anderson
Mother How do I explain what cannot be? I let the water soften me. Afloat, balancing beneath the salt you gave the first time I could block out sound. Sit […]
A Tale of Two Landmarks: When Newport money meets Providence’s comfort food classics
Hot wieners are meeting cold cash as Newport’s Audrain Food Group gobbles up another slice of Providence’s comfort food pie. In their latest culinary conquest, they’ve snagged the legendary Olneyville […]
Breaking News!: Local and National news coverage
Mitch McConnell’s Face Found Between Two Women’s Breasts at Motif Music Awards Senator Mitch McConnell from Kentucky, on his 83rd birthday this February, announced that he will not be running […]
I Loved Love Me: A Film Review
Okay, so maybe “love” is a strong word, but I did thoroughly enjoy Love Me, the new rom-com sci-fi drama currently in theaters. When I watch a film, or engage […]
Going to Cru: A review of PVD’s newest hang
On a frigid Tuesday night last week, my husband and I joined our friend Mike to check out a new restaurant: CRU PROV, on West Fountain Street.. Immediately upon entering, […]
Track 15: Where community, culture, and cuisine converge
Providence, Rhode Island is about to welcome an exciting new culinary destination with the opening of Track 15 on March 18, 2025. This ambitious project, spearheaded by Chris Marsella, of […]
Life at Night: Discussing PVD’s new report with Joe Wilson Jr. of the city’s ACT department
The city of Providence has released a new Life at Night Report that examines the after-hours economy in PVD (see our article from last issue at motifri.com/brettsbillion-dollar-bulletin-the-life-at-night-report). The report was […]
Trump’s Tariff Madness: Behind the new administration’s economic policy
So here we are again people, inexplicably at the beginning of yet another Trump presidency. I hoped we wouldn’t have to endure another four years of the deranged and inexplicable, […]