“At 3am every night, this guy comes in and asks me how I’m doing. He’s this older guy and I tell him he needs to be home, but he says there’s nobody out at that time, and he’s going stir crazy. I don’t bother yelling at him anymore, because I feel bad for him. I […]
The coronavirus has brought with it feelings of loneliness. Social isolation, social distancing … every word after social translates to not seeing others and not leaving your home. We’re all feeling the effects of the quarantine and experiencing the tough transition into this new lifestyle. Here’s where Becca Bender, archivist for the Rhode Island Historical […]
If late last year you had told us that high fashion in 2020 would be looking like a bandit, we never would have believed you. Yet here we are. On April 14, Governor Raimondo announced an executive order requiring customer-facing employees to wear a cloth face covering. Customers at those business also are encouraged to […]
Rick Lataille, the founder and CEO of WRIK Entertainment, has profoundly felt the negative consequences of COVID-19. Lataille, who has made his living off of trivia, karaoke and DJing for local events since 1990, counts on social venues staying open, and his has been one of the many businesses affected by the recent pandemic. […]
Being confined to your living space during a pandemic can be stressful, especially in such indefinite and uncertain times. It can also be fun and inspiring. While the news cycle and Netflix are easy ways to stave off boredom, there are countless non-digital ways to entertain ourselves in our own backyards. Bushcraft projects are a good […]
On April 2, Rhode Island Pride announced the unanimous board vote to postpone all of its June events, including PrideFest and the Illuminated Night Parade. “The hardest part of this is the disappointment from the community,” says Rhode Island Pride president Ray Sirico. “So many people look forward to this one day a year they […]
The Autism Project launched in 1997 with the plan of becoming a “Hub of Hope” for people and their families on the autism spectrum and other developmental disabilities, providing resources, education and connection that help individuals lead meaningful and purposeful lives. The Autism Project has classes, trainings, workshops and support groups. They provide respite for […]
“This is the fourth place I’ve lived in six or seven years. I’m on the move a lot. When I was a kid, we moved around because my dad was in the military. It’s my personality not to– not to hang around a place for long. I’ll be honest with you– When all this started, […]
In the midst of all that’s going on in the world, it’s good to know that there’s a safe place out there for all of us. In Rhode Island, there has been an increase in the number of events that promote inclusivity for all women. The businesses that help women come together in Providence can […]
“She’s a real piece of work, I’ll tell you that. A real witch if ever there was one.” On the South Side of Providence, there’s a woman who likes to be prepared. “I’d see her coming home from the store sometimes with her car all loaded up and whenever I’d joke with her about it, […]