Rhode Island is for Hope: Martha Tsegaye, Ethiopian eats
In 2010, Martha Tsegaye and her family immigrated from Ethiopia to Virginia; it was her first experience with snow. “I had only seen snow in the movies or on television […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Lunar Notes: February 2023
Aries: You begin the month aggressively, pushing ahead and cutting the line. You have a lot of pent-up energy to expend. You do that then settle down for a bit […]
My Darling, Clementine: A night out at Providence’s new cocktail bar
Only days before bidding adieu to 2022, this former Motif writer sought out a new cocktail bar in the heart of Providence, secretly joining with friends in her beloved city […]
Help for the Asking: Mental health challenging the music community
Rhode Island has a tight-knit artist community, specifically when it comes to the music scene. A lot of musicians know each other by name, band or personally, regardless of genre. […]
Train for Medical Emergencies: You don’t have to be the NFL
The spectacle of professional player Damar Hamlin going into cardiac arrest Jan 2 on the field during a live national broadcast of an NFL Monday Night Football game between his […]
COVID-19 Three Years In: Still here, still deadly
The COVID-19 pandemic in RI is not over, is not going away anytime soon, and is surging for the worse. For the week ended Dec 31, 2022, RI reported 154 […]
Lunar Notes: January 2023
Aries: You concentrate on networking and positioning yourself, with an eye to the future. Who do you want to be and where do you want to go? Jupiter in your […]
RI Baby Names 2022: Popularity contest
In a New Year’s tradition, the Center for Vital Records at the RI Department of Health this morning announced the most popular names chosen for male and female babies born […]
Llego La Navidad: Breaking down the traditional Puerto Rican Christmas feast, one dish at a time
The holiday season is here, which means parties, giftgiving, acts of kindness, and yummy food. It’s the time of year to not only give and receive, but also to celebrate […]
Lunar Notes: December 2022
Aries: Jupiter moves into Aries just in time for Christmas. He’s the fairy godfather granting holiday wishes. In Aries until May 2023, Jupiter puts you in the right place at […]