by Lindsey Martin Located in Upper South Providence, the Garden of Eatin’ provides not only a space for chefs to serve up local and organic food at an affordable price, but also the perfect setting for the 51st Pecha Kucha Night in Providence, which was held Wednesday night. Despite the muggy weather and overcast skies, […]
By Emily Olsen Eating local is a trend that isn’t stopping anytime soon. This summer, why not take it one step further and drink local? We’ve gathered recipes using the best local mixers and liquors so you can serve a home-grown cocktail at your next summer soiree. Dave’s Coffee Syrup Spiked Coffee Milk Combine 2 […]
The City of Providence has high hopes for Kennedy Plaza, and is launching a lot of initiatives intended to scrub out the generally scary reputation clinging to it. We asked Cliff Wood, City Builder with the Providence Foundation, for his thoughts on the future of the space. “Our mission is to create a socially and […]
Medical marijuana’s an effective treatment for many ailments. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be such a strong movement in so many states to make it legal for patients in need. However, marijuana is still illegal under federal law, which prevents it from being covered under most health insurance policies. Seeking reimbursement for the cost of this medicine […]
By Bobby Forand I have been to the beach four times in the last calendar year – to attend a wedding, to watch my son surf with Surfer’s Healing, to go for a walk with my girlfriend in hopes of making her bad day better and to work on this article. The beach is […]
Editor’s note: This is the latest Hummel Spotlight, a feature focusing on people and organizations making a difference in the community. It is a Wednesday night just after dark. And while the Madeline Rogers Recreation Center off Chalkstone Avenue in Providence looks quiet from the outside, it is anything but on the inside, as hundreds […]
If you drive along West Main Road in Portsmouth there’s a good chance you might miss it. But later this month, a nondescript, converted auto body shop will become Rhode Island’s newest dispensary for patients authorized to purchase medical marijuana. The Greenleaf Compassion Center becomes the second of three authorized by the Rhode Island Department […]
Like thousands of small businesses in Rhode Island, Wilfrid’s Seafood in Woonsocket faces a full menu of taxes and fees every year just to stay in business. Lee Ann Sennick is the company’s comptroller and sees them all come across her desk. “In this industry in particular there are a lot of licenses and permits […]