First Snow of Season in RI Likely Early Sun: Accumulation 3 – 5 inches expected
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from December 13, 10:00 PM EST until December 14, 07:00 PM EST At Providence, a weak storm system is expected to bring 3 – 5 […]
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The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Two Killed, Eight Injured in Shooting at Brown University: “Person of interest” released from custody
Two were killed and another nine were injured in a shooting shortly after 4pm Sat, Dec 13, on the first floor of the seven-story Barus and Holley Building, 184 Hope […]
A handmade’s tale: Crafting for Christmas at Now or Never
With the holiday season in full swing, sales and discounted items attract shoppers with the temptation of gifts at their fingertips. But for those seeking something different, something more personal, […]
RI’s Book Ban History: The AABB RI
There are books I’m sure everyone is familiar with — horror, fantasy, thriller, etc. However, a new genre has emerged this year for discussion among the library community: “Banned Books.” […]
ecoRI News Roundup
Sen. Whitehouse One of Few US Representatives at Climate Conference PROVIDENCE — It’s not every day a Rhode Island politician can claim to be the only representative of the US […]
Predictions for 2026 Include Increasing Crises: US pushing the envelope of political and economic instability
I am not optimistic in the short term, but I am in the long term. I’ve watched the country go through terrible upheavals, back to the Vietnam War and the […]
Solar Aurora Possible Mon Night: May see G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm
At Providence, solar aurora may be visible overnight Mon into Tue and, to a lesser extent, Tue into Wed. Aurora is unusual at latitudes this far south, but it typically […]
Significant Nor’easter Brings Heavy Rain to RI Tue: Winter Storm Warning for snow 6 – 12 inches in central-western MA
At Providence, a significant nor’easter Tue is expected to bring almost entirely rain, heavy at times, with perhaps a sighting of the first snowflakes of this winter season but negligible […]
Motif Santa Stroll 2025!
Join us for Motif’s 4th Annual Santa Stroll, led once again by the always amazing Providence Drum Troupe! This year we’ll be strolling through four stops downtown: Track 15 → […]
Warming Centers Save Lives: Local facilities open for protection during extreme cold
Even normal winter conditions can be life-threatening to anyone without proper hats, clothes, and footwear, but extreme conditions are life-threatening for anyone outside of heated shelter. According to the RI […]