By DON FOWLER Who would have ever thought that there would be a run on supermarkets that would result in The Great American Toilet Paper Shortage? Few people remember that this is the second time in modern history that the phenomena has occurred. Back in more

So many staples of spring and summer life in Rhode Island will be different, or absent, this year due to the pandemic. Festivals, parades and fireworks displays have been called off, while it … more

There will probably never be a May like this one in our lifetime. What is usually a month full of joy, celebration, and hope is now challenged by an enemy that we cannot see or hear – an … more

By ERIN O'BRIEN Hair coloring had all but disappeared from the store shelves the day I was in that aisle-for a friend. When I came upon the second-to-last package of toilet paper I figured my luck had changed. But in the baking aisle, where the bags of more

Alyssa Limperis, a standup comic, writer and actress with strong Rhode Island ties, is a minimalist of sorts. Limperis, who will turn 30 in June, has been effortlessly bringing colorful characters … more

Shepard Fairey may not be a household name to most Rhode Islanders, but most of the state’s residents are likely familiar with at least one of his works. A Rhode Island School of Design … more

Richard Boudreau has a gift. He sees things where others don’t. Yes, he sees a shovel. But he also sees the shell of a turtle, the torso of a saxophonist or the tail of a fish – or … more

With students forced to school at home, as well as forego activities such as music lessons and spring sports, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the predictability of childhood routine has … more

In a time where the coronavirus pandemic rules the news cycle, Marie Hopkins wanted to bring some light to Warwick. She said she was online one day when she saw a post from a woman in Australia, … more

At a moment of social distancing and profound uncertainty, thoughts of the spring and summer to come can provide a needed respite for anxious Rhode Islanders.After an unusually mild and snow-free … more

Mastery Martial Arts in Johnston played host to a family affair with a united goal this weekend. Chief instructor Anthony Pezzillo welcomed a modest crowd as eight Mastery locations across the … more

What could be more “Rhode Island” than zeppole on Saint Joseph’s Day? Being Italian, my family and I have always had zeppole on this holiday. A few years ago, I began making them … more