To the Editor, For the third time in recent weeks The Providence Journal has resorted to name calling against people who disagree with a failed economic development strategy that promotes greater inequality, makes health care and housing less affordable for residents of Providence and Rhode Island, and speeds up climate change and its disastrous consequences. […]
WED 21 Eric and the Nothing: Local rock boys release an EP. 8pm. Askew, 150 Chestnut, PVD. fb.com/Askewprov FRI 23 The Complaints: Modern rock. 9:30pm. The Garage Bar and Grill, 75 Manville Hill Rd, Cumberland. fb.com/The-Garage-Bar-and-Grill-Cumberland-1661164564103230 SAT 24 Ian Fitzgerald & Something Else/ Rachel Sumner/ the Wolff Sisters: Americana rock. 8pm. Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway, […]
Wintertime is special. In the face of bleak weather and wracking cold, humanity still finds a way to infuse joy and warmth into a season when everything in nature has slowed or died. And since it is a near universal sense of celebration found in a multitude of forms across myriad cultures, the winter also […]
Although Rhode Island General Laws (§ 5-23-2) allow licenses for businesses to operate on most holidays, “No license shall be issued on December 25 of any year or on Thanksgiving Day” except to specially exempt types of businesses including pharmacies, small groceries, bakeries and video rental stores. Because of this, Rhode Island is believed to be […]
Last week’s elections may have seen a blue wave sweep through the nation, but workers still have a lot to expect from the liberal tide. Back in June, the Supreme Court handed down the long-expected Janus v. AFSCME decision. SCOTUS ruled that public sector unions could no longer collect union fees from non-member unions (sometimes […]
A local class project has taken on a life of its own, finding its way to the Grammy nominations ballot. The music video was conceived by Madison Durand and co-directed by Madison and Tim Labonte for “One of These Are Gonna Be Your Day” from the LP Obscurity by Orlando-based musician Marc with a C. In three […]
The warmth will be spread on Friday, November 23, with the annual Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange, which will be happening at various locations throughout the state. This event, which has been happening for more than 20 years, is the definition of community, with an additional focus on repurposing instead of wasting. People who need gently […]
Thanksgiving is not the day to shop. Put your leftovers away, watch football, argue with your crazy uncle and sit your bloated butt on the couch. Black Friday? Arguably not the day to shop. Why fight angry hordes of those desperately seeking discounted TVs when you can munch on a turkey sandwich in the comfort […]