Whether you’re returning to the town you grew up in, visiting family across the country, or driving down the street to a friend’s house, traveling tends to be a key part of the November and December holidays across the U.S. In 2023, AAA estimated 55.4 million people would travel 50 miles or more from home […]
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How drunk driving fatalities in Rhode Island compare to the rest of the US
There were an estimated 42,795 fatalities due to motor vehicle crashes in 2022, down by 0.3% from the year prior, according to early estimates released in April 2023 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While a reduction in crash-related deaths, even one as slight as this, is generally positive, the facts remain deeply concerning: […]
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Ho-Ho-Hold on!: Unwrapping the most desired Christmas 2023 gifts
It’s that time of the year again—Christmas is upon us! Do you have any Christmas gift ideas this year? As someone who once gifted their dad a pair of socks that were a size too small (oops, sorry, Dad!), I’ve realized that gift-giving can be a total nightmare. Some would say giving your boo a […]
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Food bank volunteer opportunities near Providence
Last year, 1 out of every 6 people in the United States looked to food banks and food pantries for support, according to a 2023 report from Feeding America. The end of COVID-era government assistance programs and the rising cost of groceries due to inflation have many Americans facing food insecurity. According to a 2023 […]
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How much “Twelve Days of Christmas” costs in every state
“The Twelve Days of Christmas,” a timeless holiday carol with roots dating back to 18th-century England, has captivated generations of both carolers and the less musically inclined. This enduring song, with its whimsical lyrics and festive spirit, cycles through twelve days of extravagant gift-giving, from pear trees to dancers and an abundance of birds. While […]
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Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Rhode Island last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Dec. 8 to Dec. 15. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th […]
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How gas prices have changed in Providence in the last week
Gasoline prices have been falling for 13 weeks straight now, but oil price trends could spell higher costs for drivers in the new year. An increase in prices in 2024, however, may not look like the painful surge weathered in 2022. “While the declines may soon come to an end as the price of oil […]
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10 old-school Christmas traditions that are no longer practiced
Leaving out cookies for Santa, caroling in the snow, and drinking hot cocoa are all familiar ways to herald the Christmas season. But what about hiding pickles, telling ghost stories, or crowning a lord of mischief? Christmas is a blended event that mixes traditions from pagan winter festivals, the Christian commemoration of the birth of […]
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Coat drives near Providence
For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can’t afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation isn’t just affecting Americans living […]
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Here’s how unemployment in Newport County, Rhode Island compares
Newport County’s unemployment rate in October was 2.3%—ranked #5 highest out of 5 in the state.Nationally, unemployment has leveled with pre-COVID rates, measuring between 3.5% and 4% for most of the past two years. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed a 3.9% unemployment rate in October. Previously, unemployment skyrocketed to 14.7% at the height of […]
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20 of the best Christmas albums of all time
Perhaps more than any other holiday season, Christmas is full of nostalgia. As the years go on, whether anyone likes it or not, it can be nearly impossible to avoid memories of the seasons that have passed and Christmas traditions around the tree, whether spent with family or alone. As different as those holiday memories […]
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Best Christmas movies of all time, according to critics
Since well before Thanksgiving, streaming and cable networks have featured Christmas movies in anticipation of the season. Some wholesome classics, like “Miracle on 34th Street” or “It’s a Wonderful Life,” have stood as holiday standards for generations. Others are forging new traditions, with prolific holiday production house Hallmark premiering new offerings every year and streamers […]
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10 different foods used in New Year's Eve traditions and the stories behind them
From creating vision boards to spending the night out with your most raucous friends waiting for midnight to strike, everyone chooses to celebrate New Year’s holidays differently. Yet a common theme held from country to country and culture to culture is bringing people together and celebrating with food. Food has been a longstanding part of […]
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List: Providence Metro area among the 50 places where homes are selling the fastest
The pace at which homes sell in the U.S. tends to ebb and flow over the calendar year, with homes selling fastest in the summer and slowest in the winter. However, these swings were more muted in 2023 as high home prices and mortgage interest rates spooked potential buyers. The median number of days a […]
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Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Rhode Island last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Nov. 24 to Dec. 1. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th […]
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How gas prices have changed in Providence in the last week
Gas prices have fallen for 11 straight weeks, pushing the U.S. national average down to just over $3.20. There is a chance that “the national average still could fall to $2.99 per gallon by the end of the year,” GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan said in a statement Monday. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting […]
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20 celebrations this holiday season besides Christmas
When it comes to winter holidays, Christmas takes up a lot of airspace. Celebrated worldwide, Christmas is considered both a religious holiday honoring the birth of Jesus and a cultural one with a history and tradition combining Christian beliefs with ancient folklore and pagan rituals. For some, Christmas isn’t Christian but a time for fir […]
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Data: Warmest Decembers in Newport County history
The popular image of an idyllic December is one of white Christmases, hot chocolate retreats, snow-capped conifers, and cozy, cold-weather activities. But not every December lives up to those expectations. Most of the continental U.S. will experience its peak winter cold weather in January and February. Officially, winter doesn’t even start until Dec. 21. Across […]
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Study: The most unique baby name in each state last year
For many new parents, choosing a name is one of the most daunting parts of preparing for a baby. After all, there’s so much to consider when thinking about what you would call your child for the rest of their life. What does the name mean? What connotations does it carry? Is it too popular? […]
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Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Rhode Island last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Nov. 17 to Nov. 24. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th […]
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Best Thanksgiving movies of all time
When one thinks of holiday movies, the first thing that springs to mind is most likely Christmas. With new releases every year at both the box office and on streaming services, as well as all those classic favorites we know and love, there’s no shortage of Christmas movies to add to your watch list. But […]
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How to support small businesses this holiday season
Are you ready for the holiday shopping season? You’re not alone: More than 9 in 10 U.S. consumers plan to celebrate winter holidays and are collectively poised to spend around $960 billion, according to National Retail Federation data. The holidays are the most crucial time of year for many small businesses. Up to 65% of […]
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Where refugees in Rhode Island are arriving from
During the past five decades, the U.S. has resettled over 3 million refugees, making it one of the leading countries for finding new homes for people fleeing violence, persecution, and war. In 2021, then-President Donald Trump lowered the annual cap of refugees that could be admitted into the country to 15,000. Even as the Biden […]
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Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Rhode Island last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Nov. 3 to Nov. 10. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th […]
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5 dinner parties that changed the course of history
Alliances are forged, tempers ignite, and global politics shift—a lot can happen over dinner and cocktails. No matter the time, a dinner invitation carries a certain significance. Sitting down for a meal with friends, colleagues, or rivals has been used across cultures and centuries as an opportunity to network, share, and celebrate. Queens and kings […]