The Gift of Giving: Join us in donating toys to children in need
Wintertime is special. In the face of bleak weather and wracking cold, humanity still finds a way to infuse joy and warmth into a season when everything in nature has […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Gone Fishin’: RI goes it (almost) alone by banning retail sales on Thanksgiving
Although Rhode Island General Laws (§ 5-23-2) allow licenses for businesses to operate on most holidays, “No license shall be issued on December 25 of any year or on Thanksgiving Day” […]
Unite! SEIU Local 580 impacted by anti-worker decision
Last week’s elections may have seen a blue wave sweep through the nation, but workers still have a lot to expect from the liberal tide. Back in June, the Supreme […]
An Honor Just to Be Nominated
A local class project has taken on a life of its own, finding its way to the Grammy nominations ballot. The music video was conceived by Madison Durand and co-directed […]
Spreading Warmth: Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange warms hearts and bodies with the spirit of community
The warmth will be spread on Friday, November 23, with the annual Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange, which will be happening at various locations throughout the state. This event, […]
Why Go Big When You Can Go Small?
Thanksgiving is not the day to shop. Put your leftovers away, watch football, argue with your crazy uncle and sit your bloated butt on the couch. Black Friday? Arguably not […]
Save a Drumstick!
Thanksgiving orphan? Don’t feel like cooking? Don’t worry — Rhode Island doesn’t completely close up shop on Thanksgiving. Check out this (non-exhaustive) list of local restaurants open and ready to […]
5 Fun Things To Do: Nov 14 – 20
THU 15 Butchering, Brining and Gravy: Part of the ongoing educational and culinary scratch series. 6pm. Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd, Middletown. newportvineyards.com FRI 16 David Tessier Trio: Supergroup […]
Corruption Rules…Again in Rhode Island: State election results great for corruption fans, national not so much
Election time has come and gone. we can’t tell you how exciting it was this year – our first election since Corruption Rules went public. Elections always make us a […]
