American Life Expectancy Unexpectedly Declines
Life expectancy is a measurement that summarizes almost everything about quality of life in a society, and therefore even tiny increases or decreases are indications of profound changes with deep […]
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The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Zika virus: Pregnant Women in RI Should Take Precautions
Zika virus infection poses a significant risk in pregnancy as it “is a cause of microcephaly and other severe fetal brain defects” according to the Centers for Disease Control and […]
Jan 2017 – Monster of the Month
by Big Nazo
Healthy Eating, Healthy Wallet
With prices rising every week, food has become more of a luxury item than a staple. Even government assistance only goes so far; SNAP benefits for an individual are capped […]
Phillipe & Jorge’s Cool, Cool World: Donald Duck Dynasty
Donald’s Duck Dynasty Phillipe and Jorge are giddy with excitement as we welcome the dysfunctional new First Family into our lives, a writhing snake pit of preening, self-absorbed poseurs who […]
The Hummel Report: New Assembly Members
The first day of a General Assembly session is much like the start of baseball’s spring training. The veterans catch up with each other about how their off-season went and […]
The Health of Health Care in RI
Every year we set out to write about the state of the state’s healthcare industry – from the perspective of all involved. That includes patients, physicians, insurers and hospital systems. […]
Motif Event Picks for January 4 – January 10
THRU FEB Ice Skating at the Alex & Ani Center Daily until 10pm. Get your ice skating on and take an adorable selfie before falling over. Prices vary. Alex & […]
Motif Event Picks for December 28 – January 4
THU 29 Free Movie Night – Frozen: General Admission. No tickets needed. Free. Show at 7pm. Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Sq. Woonsocket. stadiumtheatre.com Beyond Wrestling Presents Party Animals: Get up […]
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