Lunar Notes
June opens with a bang as Mars opposes Pluto on the 5th. Aries Moon jumps in and makes for a very lively, explosive weekend. Mercury is retrograde until the 22nd, so […]
Events:
The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
The Chowdah Head Rules: Picking the best made our expert feel a little clammy
When my editor asked me to write an article about the best clam cakes and New England clam chowder in Rhode Island, my first question was, “Will you provide me […]
Summer Plans and Environmental Issues Collide: A roundup of environmental happenings from ecoRI News
Bridge Repairs Push Bikers Into Roadways Residents across Rhode Island’s East Bay are reeling over the extended closure of two East Bay Bike Path bridges, which many say signifies a […]
The Rhode Island Home Food Manufacture Act Needs Your Support
I’m Brian Leosz, the owner of Butterbang, a one-man croissant bakery in Providence. As a small food business owner, I understand the risk of taking a food concept from the […]
Gluten-Free at Diego’s
Diego’s Newport on Bowen’s Wharf is an unexpectedly gluten-free and vegan friendly experience! I had the chicken enchiladas dinner plate, and it was delightful! Their corn tortillas stuffed with chicken […]
Jeff Zurowski’s My Summer Vacation
In Jeff Zurowski’s My Summer Vacation, Brent Jackson was handed a composition journal from his future teacher on his last day of fifth grade and told to write daily entries […]
A Power of Your Own: Nikki Groom’s latest book smashes through what’s holding you back in business
When COVID-19 hit, I was laid off from my job, which I had been dedicated to and in love with for some time. The lay-off wasn’t expected, but what to […]
Locals Only: New England artists showcased at Troop every Thursday
I recently caught up with local hip-hop legend Lord Gremithy of Dirty Durdie over brunch at Troop in Providence to talk about the “Locals Only” showcase that takes place at […]
Nice Vice: Kamala Harris visits Wayland Square
When Jennifer Kandarian awoke on Cinco de Mayo, she did not anticipate meeting Vice President Kamala Harris. As manager of Books on the Square on Angell Street in Providence, Kandarian hadn’t […]
Better Days Are Coming
When COVID cases decreased enough to allow for some shopping, Westminster Street got creative with Open Air Saturdays. The usually heavily trafficked thoroughfare was closed to vehicles, allowing shoppers to […]