Despite big strides toward legalization, keeping marijuana out of the hands of our youth remains vital. The US Justice Department issued a statement on August 29, 2013, declaring that they will not interfere with states’ rights to implement independent, structured regulatory systems for legalized Mary Jane. This leads some to fear that a new threat to […]
“One thing everyone involved in this project agrees on,” Gary Glassman says, beginning the most recent planning meeting for Digital City, “Is that Rhode Island has the potential to be a national, and even international, powerhouse in the field of digital media by 2020 – maybe sooner.” There’s no dissent in the room – 40 […]
Opened Mexican food might be the trend of 2013 with the arrival of another taco joint, Amigos Taqueria Y Tequila, to Canal Street in Westerly. It delivers what its name promises: tacos and tequila, combining swanky ambiance with authentic recipes like corn on the cob with mayo, lime, queso and chili powder. Like your Mex […]
For years, Omega Pond was a hidden jewel, an oasis for dozens of homes along the water’s edge in the Rumford section of East Providence. But that all changed in 2006 when TLA Pond View began an expanded recycling operation that resulted in hundreds of complaints from neighbors just across the pond. Those who live […]
The official start of kindergarten was still three weeks away, but on a steamy day in early August, the kids inside a Providence elementary school were getting a jump start to the school year. “Let’s see if he can find the letter `B’ and circle it,” said Pat Conti, a first-grade teacher during the year, […]
Are you a college student looking for real-life experience in the field of journalism, communication studies or film? Motif Magazine hosts interns during the Fall, Winter/Spring and Summer semesters. Send inquiries to Rob at admin@motifri.com. See what some past interns have to say… “Taking part in a wide variety of local cultural, musical, and artistic events […]
From a state beach in South County to a restaurant in East Providence to the parking lot of an office building in South Providence to the basement garage in the Department of Administration – they are gradually making a debut across Rhode Island. Electric vehicle charging stations. A total of 50 will be up and […]
North Kingstown native gives back to Hasbro Hospital By 9 a.m. the temperature is already heading north of 90 degrees. But Ethan Lehnertz is undeterred. The soon-to-be middle schooler makes his way out to a massive garden next to his family’s house in North Kingstown, ready to pick. On this Saturday morning it’s tomatoes, zucchini, […]
Change coming to Cumberland Fire Departments If you need a fire engine in Cumberland, one of four separate fire departments could show up at your house, each responsible for part of the town’s 28 square miles. Each has its own board of directors, its own chief and its own taxing authority. And right now, they […]