Pivotal Brewing: Dropping anchor in downtown Bristol
In 2019, Todd Nicholson and Rebecca Ernst made the courageous decision to quite literally “pivot” from their 9-to-5s to go all in on their dream of owning a brewery. “We […]
Events:
The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Muggs & Roz: The SELF LUV connection that set an “Eventual Party” in motion
Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and felt so connected that they’re answering questions before you even ask them? Well, my interview with Roz Raskin (NOVA ONE), […]
Featured Contributor January 2022: Meg Coss
Hi Motif readers, I’m Meg. I moved from Oakland, CA to PVD in May 2018 and work as a freelance writer and marketing specialist. Writing to me isn’t a choice […]
Farm Fresh RI: So Much More Than a Bumper Sticker
If you’ve ever seen an “I TOMATO My Farmer” bumper sticker, then you are familiar with Farm Fresh RI. Farm Fresh RI is a nonprofit whose main mission is to […]
Feast Your Senses: Feast & Fettle delivers the goods
I am embarrassed to confess the amount of DoorDash Delivery I have ordered during the COVID-19 pandemic. From Thai food to turkey burgers, and even the occasional Applebee’s Riblet moment, […]
Roots Report January 2022: Another COVID winter
Okee dokee folks… Be prepared. Since so many folks are ignoring vaccine protocols and mask mandates, we are heading into another wave of COVID cancellations, if they haven’t already happened. […]
Fantastic Ferments: & Where To Find Them
When people think of their favorite foods, a few of the most common responses are chocolate, cheese, and fresh-baked bread. What is the main connector of foods like these? They […]
Friday likely up to 10 inches: First significant snowstorm of the winter
A Winter Storm Warning has been posted effective Fri 1:00am-4:00pm for all of RI and much of nearby MA. At Providence, the first significant snowfall of the season is likely […]
Friday likely 3-7 inches: First significant snowstorm of the winter
[This forecast has been updated: motifri.com/wx-2022-01-05-1027est] At Providence, the first significant snowfall of the season is likely Fri 3:00am-1:00pm, with snow 95% likely in the mid-morning around rush hour, possibly […]
FDA shortens wait for COVID-19 vaccine booster to 5 months, expands eligibility down to age 12
Major changes were authorized this morning to increase access to booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). There are three main […]