ecoRI News Roundup
HOUSE COMMISSION TO STUDY FEASIBILITY OF SOLAR ARRAYS ON HIGHWAY MEDIANS PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island could be sitting on hundreds of acres of unused land for new solar installations, and […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Brew News
Opening soon – Crook Point Brewing! Owner Ernie Watson has been patiently waiting for the grand opening that was originally anticipated in July. Equipment shipment delays are a major reason […]
Motif 2024 Santa Stroll
Stroll with us through Providence on December 12 at 6pm as we make stops at local bars while completing holiday-inspired tasks. Experience the return of the PVD Drum Troupe, Crafty […]
WALKING IN A FELTED WONDERLAND: Behind the scenes with Filipa Estrela
For any of my felted works, I start with rough sketches of what I want to make as it’s nice to have a plan to follow, but I keep the […]
New FBI Report on Crime: Fear-mongering over crime doesn’t match reality
Despite claims of a crime wave, the latest FBI data reveals a more nuanced picture – both violent and property crime rates continued to fall or hold steady in 2022. […]
Hell Freezes Over: Euphoria at the DMV!
This is not a work of fiction. Recently, the State of Rhode Island, in conjunction with the Atlantic Shark Institute, rolled out their new Shark Plate. The Shark Plate is […]
Cannabis Case Records Progress Report: 31,158 records expunged, 4,956 (more or less) to go
The RI Cannabis Act signed into law on May 25, 2022, legalized recreational use and provided for automatic expungement of eligible criminal and civil records by no later than July […]
RI Election Day, Tue, Nov 7: How and where to vote
A special election to fill the US House 1st district seat vacated by David Cicilline will be held Tue, Nov 7, between candidates Gabriel “Gabe” Amo (D) and Gerry W. […]
Guest Editor: Tia-Alexi Roberts
Tia-Alexi Roberts, an enrolled member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe, is a multi-talented individual who actively promotes Indigenous culture. Holding the title of Miss New Hampshire Sweetheart 2023, she uses […]