Punk may be one of the most commonly misunderstood genres in modern music. But if you’re a devotee, you’re used to being misunderstood – you might even thrive on it. Recently, at the Ramada Inn in Seekonk, the inaugural Punk Rock Marketplace event took place, accommodating hundreds of visitors and music enthusiasts. The punk movement […]
By Mikayla Lee The Swimwear Struggle Starts Here My eternal search for the perfect bathing suit began back in the Summer of 2016. I had just gotten my license, Tumblr had reached its peak, and I was gayer than ever before. Having spent the school year experimenting with men’s jeans, boxers, and an embarrassing yet […]
Located in a historic mill building at 545 Pawtucket Ave. in Pawtucket, RI— just a stone’s throw from Hope Artiste Village— you could truly make a shopping day of it by tagging on this locale! As soon as you enter the building from the parking lot, you are headed into Jordan’s Jungle, a 10,000 SF […]
Moving can be an exciting time with a fresh start, but it also comes with an incredible amount of stress. There is a lot that needs to be added to the checklist and there are usually some added expenses. Some people start their new journey with all of their previous belongings, while others need to […]
Note, times and dates are self-reported but may be subject to change. Farmers Markets Attleboro La Salette Shrine 947 Park Street Saturdays, 9am – 1pm Jun 17 thru Oct 14 Blackstone, MA Daniels Farmstead 286 Mendon St Sundays, 11am – 2pm Jul 2 thru Oct 1 Block Island Legion Park 1 Legion Way Wednesdays and […]
Pets are a joy, but what do you do when you have to leave them at home for an extended period of time? Marcia Kilduff is a life-long animal lover and owner, who worked in an animal hospital for four years. She was considering becoming a vet, but decided she’d rather work one on one […]
Pets live a life that can fill their owners with jealousy. All of their basic needs are taken care of, money is no object and they pretty much get to do whatever they want with little consequence (though some do show remorse once they realized they did something wrong). In return, pets give their owners […]
Picture this: You step through the frosted glass doors and take in the scene around you as pharmacists cheerfully fill prescriptions, greeting each customer by name. You approach the gleaming wooden soda fountain and settle into an evergreen velvet stool, peering at the menu, filled with seemingly endless choices. A cherry phosphate? A chocolate egg […]
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 wander the street while giving each other plenty of space. The event had to be postponed due to an uptick in cases, but business owners […]
A few local businesses took the safety of their employees, customers and community so seriously that they kept things locked down even when state officials began to lift restrictions. Frog and Toad, located at 795 Hope Street (they do have a second location on Westminster but it’s currently closed) has yet to reopen for in-person […]