BillBuddy is an online tool to make understanding RI state legislation and acting on it, regardless of your political views, easy and straightforward. Starting in January with the beginning of our next legislative session, Rhode Islanders can simply enter any bill number from the current session into BillBuddy and be presented with a summary of […]
I’ve been critical of Mayor Smiley in the past – particularly about his lackluster approach to PVDFest – but now, I’ve got to hand it to him. The mayor’s PILOT agreement negotiation seems to have been quite successful. PILOT agreements – or Payment In Lieu Of Tax agreements – have been a subject of discussion […]
Wizard! featuring Ann Margaret and Capt. Fantastic. The buzz of a game arcade is simply irresistible! As soon as you enter Electromagnetic Pinball Museum and Restoration, you’re greeted with a friendly smile and offered a free tour. You’ll pass by machines that bling bling, bleep bloop, chime, cheer, and erupt with squealing tires and explosions. […]
As of Fri morning, Providence faces significant threat with 18% chance of tropical storm force winds and less than 1% chance of hurricane force winds during the forecast period, with peak wind gusts to 35MPH Sat 2am – 5pm but only 15 – 20% chance of rain Sat 9am – 3pm, although there is at […]
Aries: Routine, co-workers and relationships of all kinds take center stage during this period. Some folks aggravate you while others provide pleasant interactions. You find yourself doing more of the things you love with those pleasant people in your life. One in particular may evolve into a more romantic situation. Enjoy the ride and continue […]
What is a cannabis event all about? We’ve been thinking about that question since before it was legal – Motif contributors have long been fans of events put together by 13 Folds, Bobby Nuggz and Marc Shepard’s New England Cannabis Convention. Some of those we can’t talk too much about, although it’s all legal now. […]
Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence College, Johnson and Wales University, Rhode Island College, and Roger Williams University – all of these schools fall within a 12-mile radius situated in the greater Providence area. Students from all over the nation come in droves to fulfill their educational pursuits in fields such as art, […]
At Providence, a Heat Advisory has been issued for likely afternoon Heat Index 95 – 100 on Thu, Sep 7, and 90 – 95 on Fri, Sep 8. Mostly to the north and west of the metropolitan area there is a small but significant chance of severe thunderstorms 5 – 11pm on Thu, Sep 7, […]
Photo: Meg Coss. In late summer, the dark purple drupe of the black cherry tree reaches maturity and the resident birds – the robins and sparrows, the finches and crows – have a feast. Fully ripened, nearly black in color, the fruit is gobbled and shat out. The backyard pathway is a mess of purple […]
Photo: Bewitched and Bedazzled photo courtesy of Hearthside House. The fall season is loaded with festivals. From harvest festivals with giant pumpkins to a witches ball with a VIP witch room (ooh-la-la). There’s something for everyone in autumn. HARVEST September 9 – Seven Cedars Farm Fall FestivalSeven Cedars Farm is hosting their fall festival to […]