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Posted inFood & Drink
Breweries with the most highly ranked beers in Rhode Island
In a world where just a small number of massive companies dominate the beer market, sipping on a brew created close to home can be all the more satisfying. The […]
Posted inReal Estate
US weekly real estate update
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage applications are down 5% since last week. With mortgage rates rising and median home prices trending in the same direction the declining trend […]
Posted inHistory
Notable events in the history of Earth Day
The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, came on the heels of events in the ’60s. Some point to the Santa Barbara oil spill of 1969; others say the […]
Posted inNews
How long it takes 50 common items to decompose
The phrase “ashes to ashes, dust to dust” comes from a common English Christian burial rite that includes the following King James Bible quote: “In the sweat of thy face […]
Posted inJobs, Weather
30 green jobs that can help fight climate change
April 22, 2022, marks the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day, a now-global holiday that began as an environmental protest in 1970. On the first Earth Day, inspired by the Santa […]
Posted inCOVID-19
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 […]
Posted inWeather
25 terms you should know to understand the climate change conversation
Almost daily there’s more news about climate change exacerbating natural disasters like storms, floods, and wildfires, impacting tourism, threatening many species with extinction, or creating cultural shifts like refugee crises […]
Posted inJobs
Highest-paying jobs in the Providence metropolitan area
Stacker collected information on the highest-paying jobs in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by average annual salary with information up to […]
Posted inFood & Drink
50 most popular chain restaurants in America
With the advent of Big Data, it’s now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. When it comes to food, Americans have particularly specific opinions. American […]
Posted inJobs, News
College majors that earn the most money
Choosing a college major is a big decision. Students must decide to study something that challenges and interests them while balancing the hard realities of the job market and outlook […]
Posted inNews
How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Average gas prices per gallon in the U.S. are up slightly from the weekend but down about three cents from one week ago. Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in […]
Posted inThings To Do
Closest national parks to Providence
Approximately 237 million people visited American national parks in 2020, representing a 28% year-over-year decrease attributed to the coronavirus pandemic. Many parks were forced to close to combat the spread […]
Posted inCOVID-19
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 […]
Posted inCOVID-19
Counties with the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate 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 […]
Posted inReal Estate
US weekly real estate update
Canva US weekly real estate update According to the Mortgage Banker’s Association, mortgage applications have decreased by 1.3% within the last week. It’s no wonder, as mortgage rates across several […]
Posted inNews
News by the numbers: April 9–15
23 passengers injured in Brooklyn subway shooting Frank R. James detonated two devices and fired off 33 shots from his handgun on Tuesday morning inside the 36th Street subway stop […]
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Average temperature change in every state in the last 100 years
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest report—released in April of 2022—warned that greenhouse gas emissions need to peak by 2025 if there is any hope of meeting the Paris […]
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Here's how much legislation in each state 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 […]
Posted inBusiness, Food & Drink
Grocery items with the greatest price change in March
The cost of groceries increased nearly 10% year-over-year and 1% since February, driven largely by a rise in prices of meat, poultry, fish, and eggs, according to Consumer Price Index data […]
Posted inNews
States with the most electric vehicles: Rhode Island ranks 24th
Few announcements have rocked the automotive industry as hard as the one-two punch of General Motors’ notice of intent to exclusively produce electric-powered vehicles by 2035 and the Ford Motor […]
Posted inNews
How alcohol-related deaths have changed in every state over the past two decades
Over the last 20 years, a disturbing trend emerged: All 50 states have seen a significant increase in alcohol-related deaths. Only Washington D.C. saw a decrease in death rates. Besides […]
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17% of people across the U.S. live near toxic release facilities—here’s how it breaks down in Rhode Island
Corporate sites across the U.S are releasing toxins into the surrounding land, air, and water on a regular basis—and often unbeknownst to surrounding communities. After an accidental release from a […]
Posted inNews
What kind of data is your car collecting about you?
Cars have catapulted into the future faster than almost anything else, adding features at a rapid rate and growing more complex. With each year’s model releases, vehicles include more sophisticated […]
Posted inCity & Government
Rhode Island is the #1 state with the most pothole complaints
When it comes to the daily reality of driving on the nation’s roadways, statistics are one thing, but actually putting up with the sheer amount of cracks, delaminations, and potholes […]
