Croptober Fest
Our second annual Croptoberfest sponsored by Mother Earth Wellness Dispensary, an event where Halloween meets cannabis. Over a dozen local cultivators will be present, handing out info and swag to […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Brand new food and drink tour launches in Providence: The Providence Prohibition Tour is guaranteed to be a fast favorite
Did you know that Rhode Island never actually ratified the Prohibition amendment? How about that Providence had hundreds of speakeasies? Or that the Narragansett Bay was the scene of over […]
Cannabis Status: Update on expungements, taxes
EXPUNGEMENTS A few months ago, we reported on the process of automatic expungement for criminal and civil offense records mandated by the RI Cannabis Act (“Cannabis Records Expungement: Progress report […]
Banner Year: RI Authors Against Book Bands unveils scorecards for School Committee candidates
Rhode Island was founded on intellectual and personal freedom principles by Roger Williams, author of a book banned in England and colonial Massachusetts. Today, RI authors are coming together to […]
A night to remember: Motif covers the most recent 2024 presidential debate
The pantheon of American politics gathered at its proverbial colosseum, ABC studios, on September 10. The night was young, the stakes were high, and Donald Trump was visibly suffering to […]
Writing with AI
We asked our editor and assistant editor to share their opposing viewpoints on what AI brings to the writing table. Humans only, please: by Mara HagenBring on the bots: by […]
Life at Night
Illustration by Mickey Zacchilli / @shelobfan on Instagram If you’re new to little Rhody, you’ll find there’s an abundance of local nightlife – but around here, it’s sometimes hard to […]
Crack Down on Cranston Encampments: Mayor Hopkins issues executive order allowing police to displace encampments
Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins recently issued an executive order granting immediate authority to the Cranston Police Department to enter and clear the encampments of unhoused people. This comes less than […]
The Existentialist’s Season: The philosophy of fall
When I’m sad, I get up and go around the world — Tomaž Šalamun Why should I feel lonely? — Henry David Thoreau The streets are covered in shadows. The […]
Animals of Fall: Fall’s favorite critters
Fall in New England is an incredible season, full of beauty and wonder. Even the most mundane highways become scenic routes due to the gorgeous foliage patterns each tree presents. […]