Midterm Recap: Is Anyone Surprised?
No Surprises” playing in my head over and over again. In my mind, the song’s famous xylophone riff loops while half-speed, black and white images of Governor Raimondo, Mayor Elorza […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Calling All Creators
What Cheer is located on the second floor of 160 Westminster, and it is every writer’s dream: There are long tables as well as office desks, comfy chairs and window […]
5 Fun Things To Do: October 31 – November 6
FRI 2 Twenty Stories Turns One: The book van celebrates 365 days around the sun. 6pm. Twenty Stories, 1005 Main St Unit 8206, Pawtucket. twentystoriesla.com FRI 2 – SUN 4 […]
Operation Stand Down: Helping veterans help themselves
The US Census says that more than 70,000 veterans live in Rhode Island. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development 2017 Point in Time report said that 95 of […]
In Their Own Words: Write-In Candidate Greg Ferland for State Rep, District 31
WhMotiif: at’s the biggest problem facing our state? Greg Ferland: Really? Just ONE? Okay … if it’s just one it’d be fiscal mismanagement. Motif: Rank these in order of how […]
Signing Up for Insurance
Here’s a short step-by-step guide to help you inch your way through the health insurance enrollment process in RI. HealthSource RI The Cost: Varies depending on various income thresholds. It […]
Taking the Stage: Moderate gubernatorial candidate Bill Gilbert gets to the universal truths
At the most recent gubernatorial debate held at The University of Rhode Island Kingston campus, presented by The Providence Journal and The Public’s Radio, Moderate Party candidate Bill Gilbert made […]
In Their Own Words: RI senate and gubernatorial candidates talk about their plans for the state
We asked the following questions of candidates running for RI governor and senator in the upcoming November elections. This is part two of a two-part series; read part one here: motifri.com/pvdmayors. Respondents in the […]
Fantastic! Comic Con returns and resistance is futile
Let your Halloween costume pull a double this year – RI Comic Con is earlier in the season than usual. Held November 2 through 4, the weekend event is expected […]
Keep on Movin’: Flavors of the Fall: And not one of them is cinnamon
The Bendays – Dots Dots is the dapper debut album from The Bendays, a side project from RI rocker Andy Davis. Released under Davis’ own label, Submodern, the record is a […]