Through a series of weird parliamentary maneuvers, RI hurled itself into a legal nightmare on gun control. Three proposed bills would ban carrying long guns (rifles and shotguns) in public except for hunting (H.7358/S.2825), acquisition of firearms and ammunition by anyone under 21 (for whom handguns were already prohibited) (H.7457/S.2637), and possession of magazines capable […]
RI has detected its first probable case of monkeypox virus. The state Department of Health (RIDOH) said in a statement that a male patient in his thirties who resides in Providence County is hospitalized in good condition after testing positive for an orthopox virus, which is a genus of viruses that includes moneypox. The case […]
We will be ancestors Our eco-friendly podcast features laid-back conversations about important environmental issues, with a focus on the local and on actions you can take to help our descendants be proud of us and enjoy a healthy planet. Hosted by Sam Zimmer, this podcast features RI-based guests of all kinds. Sponsored by Grey Sail […]
It’s a hot July day. You enter Scarborough Beach, a South County favorite. Stepping out from the parking lot you feel the heat coupled with the ease of the calm sea breeze. On this semi-crowded beach day you peruse the scene for a good landing spot. Beach towels of all patterns, umbrellas of blues, reds […]
Pardon my excitement, but WE DID IT!! After years of coordinated advocacy efforts and many months of negotiations between stakeholders, at long last RI lawmakers managed to put a unified legalization bill to a vote on the House and Senate floors, where it passed with minimal opposition and was signed into law by the governor […]
RI has not escaped the national trend of proposed legislation that would impose restrictions on discussing sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools or on teaching history in such a way as to make students feel discomfort on the basis of race, sexual orientation or gender identity. Rep. Patricia Morgan (R-West Warwick), who has […]
It’s on, mofos! We have begun the battle of political TV ads you will be so sick of within a month you will be begging to see even more ambulance-chasing spots by the likes of The Heavy Hitter and Agent 777 instead (if you don’t by now, as they are already brain-numbing and annoying enough). […]
When the sounds get louder and the lights get brighter, that must mean downtown PVD is back on with a whole new fuel of fire! Where the wheels grind and the good vibes bind, the pulse starts at the center of the city, or rather, the BankNewport City Center, also known as the Providence Rink. […]
Monday, August 15 from 6 -10pmR1 Indoor Karting, 100 Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI Yes, there will be food trucks! Our Food Truck Awards, now in its 6th year (with time off for pandemics), draws nominations from our food writers, local event planners and food truck events around the state, plus suggestions from the trucks themselves. This […]
Monday, July 18, 6 – 9pm at FMH (Doors at 6)Fete Music Hall, 103 Dike St, PVD It’s time again for Motif’s RI Music Awards. To learn more and RSVP, click here. See Winners Here Learn more about our nomination process. Thank you to our sponsors: