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Instacart’s Rhode Island Halloween report: Sour Patch Kids is No.1, regional candy quirks and the iconic banana costume

Khairil Azhar Junos // Shutterstock Instacart’s Rhode Island Halloween report: Sour Patch Kids is No.1, regional candy quirks and the iconic banana costume Halloween means candy and costumes and Instacart’s latest data shows what people in Rhode Island and across the country put in their carts throughout October. Key Takeaways Reese’s runs the country. Reese’s […]

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Movies and TV shows casting this week in Providence

Stacker compiled a list of projects casting right now in Providence and which roles they’re looking to fill, using listings from Casting Networks. Read on to see what is filming in your area and could be your breakout role. Grusho Anna // Shutterstock Gordie – Project type: television series- Roles:– Nu to Portray Funeral Goers […]

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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]

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Coldest Januarys in Rhode Island since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Januarys in Rhode Island since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we’ve included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and […]

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The 13 most affordable communities in Rhode Island to buy a house

Homeownership is fundamental to the American dream. It offers wealth, security, community, and countless other benefits. Yet for many Rhode Island residents, the dream feels increasingly out of reach—even as incomes rise and mortgage rates fall. Near-record prices have made homes hard to come by and often even harder to afford, leaving buyers and sellers […]

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Coldest Decembers in Rhode Island since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Decembers in Rhode Island since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we’ve included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and […]

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Counties with the most veterans in Rhode Island

There are roughly 17.5 million veterans living in the U.S., according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Though, the VA anticipates the percentage of the U.S. population with military experience will continue to decline over the next couple of decades—by 2046, it expects the number of living U.S. veterans to decrease by 35%.Stacker compiled a list of […]

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Best NFL players born in Rhode Island

Football has long been woven into the cultural fabric of America, and every state has produced its share of gridiron legends. From Hall of Fame quarterbacks to record-setting receivers and defensive stalwarts, some of the NFL’s greatest talents trace their roots back to Rhode Island. Using data from Pro Football Reference, Stacker compiled a ranking […]

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Counties with the most pre-war homes in Rhode Island

Pre-war homes—those built before 1939—are architectural gems. They are sturdy, charming, and often what people are referring to when they look at the prevalent colorless, linear designs of today and lament “they just don’t make them like they used to.” In some ways, that’s a good thing. Pre-war homes often contained materials we know to […]

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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Rhode Island. Gas prices are as of August 25. Rhode Island by the numbers- Gas current price: $3.04- Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%)- Year change: -$0.25 (-7.7%)- Historical expensive gas price: $5.02 (6/13/22) – Diesel current price: $3.82- Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%)- Year change: -$0.16 (-4.1%)- Historical expensive diesel […]

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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Rhode Island. Gas prices are as of July 28.Rhode Island by the numbers- Gas current price: $3.02- Week change: -$0.01 (-0.4%)- Year change: -$0.40 (-11.7%)- Historical expensive gas price: $5.02 (6/13/22)- Diesel current price: $3.81- Week change: $0.00 (0.0%)- Year change: -$0.30 (-7.3%)- Historical expensive diesel price: $6.47 […]

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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]

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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]

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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]

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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]

Posted inJobs

Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]

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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]

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Half of renters pay more than 30% of their income on shelter amid worsening affordable housing shortage. Here’s how Rhode Island compares.

The portion of Americans contributing more than a third of their income to rent has been rising for the past two decades, and today, it sits at around half of all renters, according to recently released Census data collected in 2023. Since 2021, the cost of housing has been one of the most persistent and […]

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How Rhode Island is spending federal infrastructure dollars

Deadly collapses of structures like Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge and an elevated section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia are dramatic examples of American infrastructure failures. But millions more Americans are affected daily by dated and deteriorating structures across the country. Americans make 178 million daily trips across structurally deficient bridges. Up to 10 million […]

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Thanksgiving food and drink trends revealed by national poll, online ordering data

As the air turns crisp and the anticipation of holiday gatherings begins, it’s time to rediscover the foods and festivities that define the season. According to a recent Instacart survey of over 2,000 U.S. adults by The Harris Poll, a hearty 89% plan to celebrate Thanksgiving.  This report explores the trends surrounding Thanksgiving using Instacart […]

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How Rhode Island’s decreasing gasoline sales compare nationwide

Daily gasoline consumption in Rhode Island has fallen by 150,200 gallons over the past five years, Energy Information Administration data shows. Residents of Rhode Island purchased 1.6 million gallons of gas daily in 2021—the latest state-level data available—totaling about 1.5 gallons per person. This marks a 8.6% decrease since 2016, compared to a 5.7% decrease […]

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