Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Rhode Island using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of April 2022. The charts in this story were created automatically using Matplotlib. The most expensive city on the list has a typical home […]
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Opinion: RI must address PFAS
They are in the coating of your nonstick frying pan. The wrapper of your favorite burger. The stain-resistant upholstery of your couch, and even the water coming from your tap. They are PFAS — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — a huge group of toxic chemicals that are used in thousands of consumer products, and they are now also […]
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Former Rhode Island priest indicted on sex abuse charge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A former Roman Catholic priest who served at several Rhode Island parishes has been indicted on a charge of sexually assaulting a juvenile about 40 years ago, the state attorney general’s office said Monday. Kevin Fisette, 66, is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday on a charge of first-degree sexual assault, authorities […]
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Rhode Island man gets life in prison for fatal beating of 78-year-old man
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Providence man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing a 78-year-old man during a 2013 home invasion. Leopoldo Belen, who was already serving a life sentence for a separate crime, was sentenced Thursday in Providence County Superior Court, according to Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha. Prosecutors say […]
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Election 2022: Gorbea, Foulkes win endorsements, Kalus says RI gun laws strong enough
Gorbea wins union, EG Democratic Committee endorsements Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, who is among five Democrats running for governor, has been endorsed by the Carpenters Local Union 30 and East Greenwich Democratic Town Committee. On its Facebook Page, the East Greenwich Town Committee announced its endorsement of Gorbea, its first endorsement in the 2022 […]
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Highlights from this week at the Rhode Island General Assembly
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the Rhode Island General Assembly this week. This recap was put together by the Rhode Island General Assembly Legislative Press Bureau. For more information on any of these items visit www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease Legislature OKs bill for mail ballot signature review, certification process The General Assembly […]
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39th Annual Black Ships Festival to take place June 10 – 12
The Japan-America Society and Black Ships Festival of Rhode Island will host the 39th Annual Black Ships Festival on Friday, June 10th through the 12th. The Festival Opening Ceremonies begin the weekend’s festivities at Rockwell Park in Bristol, at 10:00 am. The colorful ceremony commemorates Rhode Island’s native son, Commodore Mathew C. Perry, and the […]
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CCRI announces its Athletic Director Spring 2022 Honor Roll
Warwick, RI – The Community College of Rhode Island’s Athletic Department named 45 student-athletes to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2022 semester, 36 of whom also qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XXI Honor Roll. To qualify for the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, a student-athlete must earn a 3.0 […]
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Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Rhode Island
The vaccine deployment in December 2020 signaled a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of May 2021, 40% of the U.S. population was fully vaccinated. But as vaccination rates lagged over the summer, new surges of COVID-19 came, including Delta in the summer of 2021, and now the Omicron variant, which comprises […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: June 3 – 5
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend, Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5. Six Picks Six Picks Events: What’s Up this weekend in RI (June 3-5) Six Picks Music: The best in local music this weekend (June 3-5) Open Houses 20 Open Houses to check out this […]
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Dr. James McDonald stepping down as the Interim Director at the Rhode Island Department of Health
Governor Dan McKee today shared the news that Dr. James McDonald, MD, MPH, will be stepping down as the Interim Director at the Department of Health so that “he can focus on emerging healthcare needs of his family”. Dr. McDonald’s last day of State service will be July 29, 2022. He will continue as Interim Director while the […]
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Highest paying jobs in Providence that require a bachelor's degree
While college and university tuition costs may be skyrocketing, many still believe a bachelor’s degree is essential to landing a high-paying job in the United States. Stacker compiled a list of the highest paying jobs that typically require a bachelors in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by […]
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Monday Concerts & Events Series at Theatre By The Sea begins June 13
In celebration of 89 years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the 2022 summer schedule for the Monday Concerts and Events Series, which will be held on select Mondays throughout the season. “I am so pleased with the amazing talent which is included in the Monday Concerts and Events this season,” said Bill […]
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Newport teen a winner in statewide college scholarship competition
NEWPORT, RI — The Rhode Island Foundation is sending a Newport teen off to college with a scholarship honoring Roger Williams, the state’s founding father. Ava Reise won the four-year, renewable scholarship through the Foundation’s Carter Roger Williams Initiative, which was launched by philanthropists Letitia and the late John Carter. “All of these students discovered inspiration in Roger Williams […]
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Pawtucket High school students walk out in protest of gun policies
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — High school students walked out of school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on Wednesday and rallied at city hall to protest inaction in Congress and at many state capitols on gun control. Organizer Zachary Pinto, 17, said his fellow students told him they were frustrated, angry and in pain after the last week’s […]
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COVID-19 anti-viral medication now available at All Stop & Shop Pharmacies in Rhode Island
Stop & Shop today announced that it will now offer the two FDA authorized COVID-19 anti-viral medications, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, at its 14 Rhode Island pharmacies. Paxlovid is available at all Rhode island pharmacies; Molnupiravir is available at select locations. The anti-viral drugs are available at no cost with a valid prescription from a healthcare provider. Additionally, […]
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Rhode Island's 44th Annual Heritage Festival will take place on September 17th at the WaterFire Arts Center
The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission will host Rhode Island’s 44th Annual Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 17th, from 12 pm to 5 pm at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence.
Leave your passport at home and come “Explore the world through art and music!”
Join in a lively celebration of our state’s rich cultural heritage! WaterFire Arts Center will be filled with culture, music, and dancing from around the world. We are honored to have Governor Dan McKee provide a welcome message and introduce our festival’s emcees Kobi Dennis and Angela Sharkey.
This unique festival bridges Rhode Islanders’ cultures and expressions of creative talent. Rhode Island heritage groups will present cultural exhibits, visual art, and musical performances. There will be food trucks offering an array of traditional foods and drinks. The children’s area will have free face painting, arts, and crafts.
The day begins with a parade of international flags from over 30 countries accompanied by the 88th Army Band’s “Coyote Brass”. The event features a world of cultural performances including singing and dancing from various heritage backgrounds including:
Aftab Dance Group – Iranian Dance Performance
Arte Latino of New England – Storytelling
Azama Dance Company – Middle Eastern Dance Performance
Bavarian Brothers – Singing Performance
Cambodian Society of RI – Dance Performance
Dance BFF- Bollywood Dance Performance
Elliniki Yperiphania Greek Pride RI – Dance Performance
Falun Dafa – Meditation Instruction
Fraternidad Folklorica Boliviana – Dance Performance
India Association of Rhode Island – Dance Performance
Kelly School of Irish Dance – Performance
Lydia Perez and Yoruba 2 – Drum Performance
Na Pua O’ Polynesia – Dance Performance
Odaiko New England – Drum Performance
PADAM – Classical India Dance Performance
Phoenix Performing Arts – Chinese dance and song Performance
Rhode Island Black Storytellers (RIBS) – Storytelling
Scandinavian Women’s Chorus – Singing
Seyon Kim – Korean Harp Performance
SheaFashion Multicultural Fashion Show
Sidy Maiga – Drum Performance
TATEV Armenian Dance Group – Performance
Venezuela in RI – Dance Performance
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GREEN SPACE Gallery at TF Green International Airport features the works of 3 RI artists
Warwick, RI—GREEN SPACE Gallery at TF Green International Airport, a partnership between the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC), announced the opening of its summer exhibit featuring works by Kelley Donnelly, Frank Gasbarro and Bridget Snow. Exhibit runs through mid-September.
Kelley Donnelly, Newport, attended the Rhode Island School of Design, concentrating on graphic design, fine art and photography. Kelley is interested in capturing emotions and the energy that exists in daily life. It is a journey on both ends of the spectrum that is intended to allow the viewer to interpret their own experience.
Frank Gasbarro lives and works in Providence. He has been exhibiting his artwork since 1981. His process of creation in painting is deliberate by focusing on invention and deviation from the norm.
Bridget Snow, Warwick, makes paintings that are foremost a study of color. Observing from life allows for a greater breadth of identifiable color. Having studied at RISD with Sewell Sillman, a colleague of Josef Albers, was a pivotal point in Snow recognizing the power of color and its ability to manipulate perception. The paintings in this exhibit are part of an ongoing series, “To Seed.”
The 2022 exhibitors for the GREEN SPACE Gallery were chosen by panelists Darrell Matsumoto, Wakefield, Saman Sajasi, Providence, and Judith Tolnick Champa, Pawtucket.
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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England donates proceeds to Children’s Friend
Each cookie season, troops from Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) are given the option to donate a portion of their cookie program proceeds to a community service project. This year, the council-wide recipient of the 2022 Cookie Program Community Service Project is Children’s Friend. GSSNE is honored to announce that $2,641.02 has been donated to this remarkable […]
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Waterfront home on Indian Avenue in Middletown sells for $5.7 million
Lila Delman Compass today announced the sale of 611 Indian Avenue in Middletown for $5,700,000. According to data maintained by the Rhode Island Statewide MLS, this marks the highest sale in Middletown year-to-date.* Lila Delman Compass Associate Broker Eric Kirton represented the seller and facilitated for the buyer in this transaction. Eric Kirton commented, […]
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Connecticut car crash kills 4; at least 3 from Rhode Island
THOMPSON, Conn. (AP) — Four people died and a fifth was critically injured when a car ran off a northeastern Connecticut road and hit a tree, police said. At least three of the dead were from Rhode Island. Connecticut State Police are continuing to investigate the crash Monday evening in Thompson, which is on the […]
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See how much legislation Rhode Island has that restricts or protects trans youth
Superficially, Americans and their legislators accept and understand LGBTQ+ individuals more now than even a decade ago. The Supreme Court’s 2015 decision to legalize same-gender marriage stands as of the most tangible and significant wins for LGBTQ+ rights—yet the 2015 ruling only directly protected cisgender lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals. At least 19 states in […]
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Mountcastle, Urías back Wells as Orioles rout Red Sox 10-0
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Tyler Wells pitched six smooth innings of two-hit ball and the Baltimore Orioles got early homers from Ryan Mountcastle and Ramón Urías in a 10-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night. Anthony Santander sealed Baltimore’s third win in the five-game series with a three-run […]
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Music on the Hill bringing chamber music concerts to East Greenwich, North Providence, and Cranston
Music on the Hill invites audiences to share six chamber music concerts as summer begins. Masterworks by Brahms and Beethoven are performed with less familiar, undiscovered music, including commissions and local premieres. The ensemble of 21 artists includes many musicians born and raised in Rhode Island, and three featured composers were born in the Ocean […]
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75th Block Island Race – Third time was the charm
Commodore Ed Cesare said during the virtual weather briefing the night before racing: “Welcome to the third annual 75th Block Island Race, here’s hoping third time’s a charm.” Storm Trysail Club finally was able to run their May distance race in classic spring conditions. 77 boats started the race on Friday afternoon off Stamford, Conn., with most of the fleet opting […]