By DOUGLASS K. DANIEL Associated Press “Finding Me: A Memoir” by Viola Davis (HarperOne) Brutally honest and honestly brutal, actor Viola Davis looks back on her childhood like the victim of a disaster still dazed by the experience but remembering every terrible moment. Her alcoholic father routinely beat and bloodied her mother. Viola and her […]
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Highest paying jobs in Providence Metro Area for high school graduates
The average college graduate in 2020 earned $1,305 a week, while the average high school graduate takes home just $781, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Of course, college isn’t for everyone. There are many reasons high-school graduates may choose to not continue on to college, not the least of which being cost. Average […]
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Residential Properties releases its 2022 First Quarter Market Update Video
Following a historic, record-setting year, the local real estate market is off to a quieter start in 2022, with the demand from buyers currently outweighing the supply of homes on the market. Those who are in search for a property in Singapore, Altura EC is a rare investment opportunity, offering affordable yet luxurious living spaces […]
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NPT HAUS diversifies Newport music scene with high-energy techno
Earlier this year, local cousins and house music enthusiasts Katie Marie Benisch-Egan (she/her) and Kelsey Morgan (she/her) launched NPT HAUS, an event production company focused on building an inclusive community grounded in a love of house and techno music. Their first dance parties at Bar and Board Bistro’s Leopard Lounge this winter were a smashing […]
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States sending the most people to Rhode Island
The U.S. population between 2019 and 2020 grew at the lowest rate in 120 years—just .35%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But low population growth didn’t stop many people from moving, as western and southern states saw influxes in population while California and New York saw the biggest drops. Stacker compiled a list of […]
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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 last decade has seen an explosion of breweries that operate on a smaller scale and offer a wider, and sometimes more experimental, selection of beer. […]
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Election 2022: Sen. Warren weighs in on RI Congressional race; Fung to formally announce; candidates out for money
Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorses Segal for Congress Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is supporting David Segal, a Democratic and progressive candidate for Rhode Island’s second Congressional district seat. Segal joined a crowded field this week of candidates looking to replace Congressman James Langevin, who is not seeking reelection. According to Segal’s campaign, Warren endorsed Segal, saying […]
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Report: Rhode Island’s economy continues to recover from the pandemic, but more slowly than the U.S., New England
Rhode Island’s economic outlook improved in several key measures in the first quarter of 2022 but challenges persist, according to the Rhode Island Key Performance Indicators Briefing, released today by the Center for Global and Regional Economic Studies at Bryant University and the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC). “We are continuing to see growth […]
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WalletHub Study: Rhode Island employers have the 9th biggest hiring struggle in the U.S.
With the labor force participation rate at 62.4%, one of the lowest rates in decades, WalletHub today released updated data on 2022’s States Where Employers Are Struggling the Most in Hiring. In order to see where employers are struggling the most in hiring, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on the […]
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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 date as of May 2021. In Providence, the annual mean wage is $60,530 or 3.9% higher than the national mean of $58,260, while the highest-paying […]
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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 Rhode Island and created free to use gas price widgets for every metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are as of April 18. State […]
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Travel restrictions lifted on Mt. Hope, Pell, and Jamestown Bridges
At 7:39 am, Wind restrictions have been lifted on the Mt Hope, Newport Pell, and Jamestown Bridges, according to Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority. At 5:04 am, The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) announced that it has travel restrictions on all bridges. “#RITBA ALERT: Due to high winds only automobiles, pickup trucks, […]
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Rhode Islanders invited to get healthy and outside on a walk at Lincoln Woods State Park on April 20
PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is inviting Rhode Islanders to get healthy and outside by joining DEM on a walk at Lincoln Woods State Park on Wednesday, April 20, from 5:30-7:30 PM. The walk, originally scheduled for April 6, was postponed due to inclement weather. The event is for all ages and physical abilities. It will be the first event of a new DEM-wide initiative encouraging people to visit RI’s natural areas and state parks as part of an active and healthy lifestyle.
Divisions across DEM’s Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Bureaus will be on hand offering information about agency programs and services. Leashed dogs are allowed if the leash is no longer than six feet. Children must be always accompanied by an adult. The walk is wheelchair-accessible and stroller-friendly. The walk will be held rain or shine, so DEM encourages participants to dress accordingly.
For information on DEM programs and initiatives, visit www.dem.ri.gov. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@RhodeIslandDEM), or Instagram (@rhodeisland.dem) for timely updates.
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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 of the virus, but that’s not the whole story—when the parks were open, many of them saw record crowds as throngs of people desperate to […]
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Man pleads guilty in torching of Providence police cruiser
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island man who according to authorities helped burn a Providence police cruiser during a night of vandalism in the summer of 2020 has pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit arson. In exchange for his guilty plea on Thursday, Nicholas Scaglione, 32, of Cranston, faces from 30 […]
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De la Cruz drops out of Rhode Island congressional race
BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (AP) — Republican state Sen. Jessica de la Cruz has ended her bid for Congress just about a month after formally launching her campaign. “While I was encouraged by the strong grassroots support my campaign received, right now, the best place for me to fight for Rhode Islanders is in the state Senate,” […]
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CCRI Players revisit the Glorious 1990s in their season-ending production of ‘Three Years from Thirty’
The Community College of Rhode Island Players are stepping back into the 1990s – the decade of family sitcoms, baggy jeans, and alternative rock – in their season-ending production of Three Years from Thirty. Opening night is next Thursday, April 21 at 7:30 at the Liston Campus Auditorium in Providence with additional shows Friday (7:30 pm), Saturday (2 and 7:30 pm) and Sunday (2 […]
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RIPTA: Federal Mask Mandate extended through May 3, reminds riders that face masks must be worn when using public transportation
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is advising passengers that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended the federal mandate requiring face masks to be worn when using public transportation – including trains and buses. The mandate, which has been in place since February 1, 2021, has now been extended through May 3, 2022. The security directive states […]
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Watch: Rep. Deborah Ruggiero joins What’sUpNewp to talk about her campaign for Lt. Governor
State Rep. Deb Ruggiero, who announced last week that she was running for lieutenant governor, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation today at 1:30 pm. Ruggiero, who represents District 74 (Jamestown and Middletown), is aligned with the House leadership. She’ll face incumbent Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos and State Sen. Cynthia Mendes in a Democratic […]
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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 is something you can only truly measure by feedback from your fellow drivers. A recent summary report from national transportation research nonprofit TRIP found that […]
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‘Irish Tenor’ Ronan Tynan to perform at JPT Film & Event Center on June 5
Spectacle Management today announced that they will present Ronan Tynan at the JPT Film & Event Center on Sunday, June 5th at 3 pm. “You’ve seen him as part of the Irish Tenors – now see Ronan Tynan in a more intimate light,” Spectacle Management says in a press release. “The world-renowned singer will bring his trademark charm and unique […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
The national average price for a regular gallon of gas is now $4.11, falling seven cents since last week. Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Rhode Island using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of April 11. State gas tax data is from World Population Review. Three states—Connecticut, Georgia, and Maryland—have temporarily […]
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Tabasco is Newport’s hottest new charter boat
The hottest new charter boat in Newport Harbor is Tabasco, and you can be one of the first to book her for a small group charter starting May 14th. The saucy vessel — a Wasque (pronounced way-squee) powerboat that was built on Martha’s Vineyard in the ‘70s — is owned and operated by local Curtis […]
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McKee Administration announces $4.8M in grants to expand outdoor activities throughout Rhode Island
Governor Dan McKee announced today approximately $4.8 million in awards that will enable eligible small businesses to expand their capacity to do business outdoors. Funded through Governor McKee’s Rhode Island Rebounds initiative, the Take It Outside program will fund 21 intermediary organizations to support outdoor activities for small businesses. Examples of projects include purchasing items […]
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Opinion – Sen. DiPalma, Rep. Casimiro: To ensure quality of care, rate reviews are needed across human services
Imagine worrying about an elderly parent who is receiving far less care than their condition requires. Imagine worrying about a child or family member with an addiction problem because the support services they rely upon to survive are unavailable. And imagine the anxiety and fear of parents with children who have disabilities and who are […]