The cannabis industry is estimated to provide a quarter of a million jobs by 2020, but who will benefit from those jobs can be determined by the efforts, or lack thereof, on the part of regulators to ensure that the cannabis industry is inclusive and equitable for all. As cannabis is federally illegal (for […]
Behind the changing face of medicine in our increasingly digital world, frustration is making the rounds among physicians. This phenomena is referred to as “physician burnout.” Here is an uncensored take on the subject, from Dr. H, a doctor of internal medicine who would, understandably, prefer to remain anonymous: Cathren Housley: So, why have these recent […]
Not just the face, but the entire body and beating heart of public art is changing in Providence. Stroll through the streets, take a turn into a wide, open lot between buildings, and you may find yourself an ant caught between gargantuan humans on opposing walls – one stepping into a world of rainbow wonder, […]
With the mechanized spin of a mill 225 years ago, Pawtucket earned its place as a revolutionary landmark. This year, the Pawtucket Arts Festival — now in its 20th year — reminds us why the city along the Blackstone River remains integral to the state’s fabric, and how Pawtucket continues to evolve. Unlike PVD Fest, […]
Game 2 of Providence Roller Derby’s 2018 home season took place on Saturday, July 28, and the Mob Squad battled the Old Money Honeys. The Mob, coming off a loss in June to the Sakonnet River Roller Rats, were hoping to even out the playing field with a victory. However, the Honeys came out strong with […]
America Too is an annual event held by Trinity Rep. Inspired by their involvement in the Every 28 Hours Plays in 2015 — a response to the events in Ferguson, Missouri — America Too seeks to catalyze community conversation about community issues. Prior events have featured plays on DACA and issues of race and policing. This year, […]
Why Iran Won’t Run As the Twitter war of words against Iran continues to smolder in Washington, things in Tehran are a lot cooler. Unlike the propaganda-driven tit-for-tat we’ve come to expect from North Korea, The Islamic Republic has calmly, but sternly, warned the United States to dial back the rhetoric, arguably from a position […]
The uncertainty of the Pawtucket Red Sox’s future has been agonizing to watch since the saga began back in 2015. When the new owners bought the team, their intention was to move the team to Providence, but when that deal failed to come together, the team planned to move elsewhere unless Rhode Island could sweeten the […]
The proposed Hope Point Tower has captured the radical imaginations of PVD residents, but the issue has, in fact, overshadowed a long-brewing crisis within the city limits. At 46 stories tall, supporters of it boast it will be the tallest highrise of its kind in New England, with floors of shopping, dining and luxury housing. In […]
We all know how much grief hurts us emotionally, but we may not realize how damaging it can be to our health. At least one lethal form of grief, the “widowhood effect,” has been well documented by science. Studies show that the likelihood of death can increase from 40% to 90% in the three months […]