I Parked In Providence. Can You?
“If you have any change, I’ll give you a tip,” said the homeless man in downtown Providence, as I emerged from my freshly parked car. “What’s that?” I asked. “Well […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Kennedy Plaza Is Heating Up
Most people think of the beach when they think of summer, but not this city gal! Simply walking downtown on a sunny day puts me in a great mood. So […]
Level Exchange: Bands, Brands and Fans
“Bands, brands and fans,” says Lindsey Lerner with a practiced ease. During our conversation about her brainchild, Level Exchange, Lerner is quick to answer questions with well-rehearsed sound bites. This […]
Phillipe & Jorge’s Cool, Cool World: Embarrassing Nick, Baiting Bernie and a (Formerly) Bum Ticker
The Embarrassment Quotient In a laughable incident of the pot calling the kettle black — that tops even the flatulent pathological liar and bride importer Donald Trump disparaging the utterly […]
The Hummel Report: Taking its Toll
It is full steam ahead for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, and by 2018 trucks entering the state can expect more than a dozen tolling gantries spread over five […]
The Hummel Report: Too Close for Comfort
Five years ago the Rhode Island Department of Transportation repaved part of Route 116 in Smithfield. The state told everyone living along Pleasant View Avenue — as it’s known locally […]
Phillipe & Jorge’s Cool, Cool World: Boos and Cheers
Political Roundup What is it about public office holders in Vo Dilun? This has always been a problem (as evidenced by a front-page story in The Providence Journal a […]
IMBIBE: Smokey Negroni
It’s May and in the spirit of warm days to come, we often turn toward agave-based spirits. With the Motif Music Awards in mind, I think something a little more […]
Memorial Hospital and the Future of Maternity Care
The future of Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket is still uncertain. Motif has been covering the debate around the obstetrics unit closure, and with Mother’s Day on the horizon had the opportunity to […]
Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me! Comes to PPAC
You don’t have to be a news aficionado to appreciate National Public Radio’s Chicago-based “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” but the weekly comedy series, taped live every week for Saturday […]