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An excited crowd gathered at Calef’s Hall on Plainfield Street in Johnston on the evening of June 25, 1908. The hall had been gaily decorated and everyone was dressed in their Sunday best and … more
While the weekend before Labor Day unfortunately signals the impending end of summer, it’s also a reminder that there’s still time to enjoy it before the leaves turn hues of brown, red … more
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)’s upcoming Wonders of the Wurlitzer concert,  “Mamma! Mamma!”  on Wednesday, May 8 at noon. … more
Pollinator Pathway, a country-wide nonprofit organization advocating for pollinators, is connecting habitats one backyard at a time. Right here in Rhode Island, the Warwick Wildlife and Conservation … more
I never made it to the Woodstock festival, billed as “Three Days of Peace and Music.” Something I regret today. Still in our early teens, my friends, “the Arctic … more
WARWICK SHOWCASE IT ENDS WITH US  * * ½ (Romance Drama) Blake Lively stars as Lily Bloom in this tearjerker adapted from Colleen Hoover’s novel. Lily Bloom owns a … more
The calendar had just recently turned its pages to the year 1893 and everyone was still in a celebratory mood. One evening that January, a group of about 20 people were invited to climb into the … more
The 26th Rhythm & Roots Festival impressive lineup features established roots artists and emerging acts who represent the diverse musical genres that fans have come to expect. This year, the … more
One of my favorite Disney World Rides when I was a child was the Carousel of Progress, which my parents and I also saw at the New York World’s Fair in 1964.  It showed the progress of … more
Rhode Island as a whole has a stellar array of musicians within its local Americana, folk and singer-songwriter scene. Go to an open mic night in Providence, a coffee shop in South County or one of … more
At the age of 12, a Catholic Albanian girl, Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, devoted herself to God. She entered a nunnery, received an education, and was sent to Calcutta in India to be a teacher. She helped … more
We became fans of Keane’s Wood-Fired Catering when they opened in a tiny storefront in Edgewood, focusing on their catering business, but offering a taste of their barbeque to the neighborhood … more
The Washington County Fair in Richmond kicks off on Wednesday, Aug. 14 with five days of games and contests, carnival rides, live music and more. The fair, located on 78 Richmond Townhouse Road, … more
Trinity Repertory Company begins its 61st season with “POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive” by Selina Fillinger. This raunchy comedy runs … more
When 25-year-old Harry Fritz arrived in Warwick in May of 1895, he planned on living at his brother’s house in the village of Hill’s Grove. Seven months of cohabitation proved … more
When a family member, friend or loved one passes on, there are numerous ways to honor their existence. There’s the old-fashioned route of a wake and a funeral, but there’s also a mural, a … more
20 Years Ago Halle Berry played “Catwoman.” Matt Damon starred in “The Bourne Supremacy.” Will Smith starred in a good sci-fi movie, “I, Robot.” The … more
As we age, some of the things we used to do normally are now much more difficult, such as losing weight.  There used to be a time when we could go on the Atkins diet and the pounds would … more
The Rhode Island International Film Festival is set to showcase the much-anticipated film “The Tributaries” on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. (check in at 6 p.m.) … more
Chinese restaurants come and go, with many adding Thai and Japanese to their menus, but Warwick’s Han Palace at 2470 West Shore Road stays true to its Hunan, Szechuan and Cantonese styles. … more
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