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I have just come from a staff meeting where one of the priests sighed and said quietly, “I need to share this with you. I was tossing and turning all night, and it was truly because I am tired …
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7/16/25
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Dr. Alanson Decatur Rose of Manton stood beside his mother’s burial place a few days after her March 8,1909 death. His mother had run the luxurious Woonsocket House Hotel on Block Island for 40 …
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7/16/25
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20 Years Ago
Eartha Kitt gave an incredible performance at Newport Casino.
Bob Colonna directed “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the former 2 nd Story Theatre. Some familiar …
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7/16/25
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On June 27, 2025, Rhode Island became the sixth state in the U.S. to ban cat declawing, joining our neighbors in Massachusetts, as well as New York, Maryland, California, and New Jersey. The new law, …
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By CATHY SIMONINI
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7/16/25
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Beachgoers can get free skin cancer screenings at Rhode Island beaches and parks this summer, thanks to the …
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By Alexander Castro,
Rhode Island Current
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7/16/25
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Graham Nash is one of the best songwriters over the past 60 years. This is true with tunes such as “King Midas In Reverse” and “Jennifer Eccles” with The Hollies, as well as …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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7/16/25
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You could begin a history of Saint Mary’s Church in July 1938, when Bishop Keogh blessed the newly erected church building on Cranston Street in Knightsville.
You could also go back to …
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By MATTHEW LAWRENCE
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7/16/25
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I have never been vocal about political issues, generally keeping my opinions to myself. However, in our current intense political climate, it seems that people are more riled up than I have ever …
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7/9/25
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Addie Ellis Degarmo told the court that her husband William turned the kitchen into a barroom and gambling den, forcing her to hide out in their bedroom for her own safety. She alleged he deserted …
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7/9/25
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Take time to smell the flowers – and see how master gardeners make blossoms and other greenery grow.
Eighteen private and public gardens across the state will be open for tours later this …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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7/9/25
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The Providence Fringe Festival, (FringePVD) is a wild, beautiful multi-performance event that nurtures emerging and established artists by presenting fun, fearless and affordable theater to the …
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By IDA ZECCO
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7/9/25
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The City of Providence’s Department of Parks announced the return of Roller Disco at the Providence Rink. From now through October 31 residents and visitors are welcome to enjoy themed …
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7/9/25
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Art is often an extension of the creator. Along with the imagination and ideas, there’s also various emotions and feelings telling a story. In a musical sense, Cranston native and Providence …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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7/9/25
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Learn fun facts in a close-up interview with owls, turtles, sharks, and skates. Get creative and crafty. Search for butterflies and other insects in the pollinator garden or look for frogs in the …
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7/9/25
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Nathan Scarborough loves Rhode Island. He was raised in Cranston, goes to school in Providence, and this summer he’s working in Matunuck.
Scarborough is an assistant lead electrician at …
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By MATTHEW LAWRENCE
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7/9/25
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Ezekiel Killey, the son of Jonathan and Eleanor (Paulding) Killey, Ezekiel grew up in Johnston, spending his young adult years working as a farm laborer. On March 22, 1859, he married Mary Elizabeth …
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7/2/25
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The Rhode Island State Archives will be open for special Independence Day hours.
“The State Archives are the keepers of three beautifully-preserved pieces of American history – Rhode …
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7/2/25
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As a kid, I loved the Fourth of July. The family picnic, swimming in the pond all day, and watching the fireworks at Rocky Point. It was pure summer magic.
My dad, ever the unconventional …
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7/2/25
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If you live in the Edgewood/Pawtuxet area, the name Dean Scanlon is familiar to you.
Owner of Revolution American Bistro, entrepreneur, civic leader, humanitarian and supporter of Gaspee Days, …
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Restaurant Review by DON FOWLER
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7/2/25
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In an age of streaming and downloading, the best way to get a genuine experience when purchasing music is by going to an independent record store. It’s a place where you can find that gem of an …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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7/2/25
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