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 […]
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Celebrate summer and try something new outside with the DEM Division of Fish and Wildlife’s nature-based programs
PROVIDENCE, RI – Long days, warm weather, and outdoor fun are on the horizon. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s (DEM) Division of Fish and Wildlife will be hosting lots of fun, nature-based educational programs this summer. From clamming days and fly tying to bird walks and bat counting, there’s something for everyone. Join […]
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See how many electric vehicles are registered in Rhode Island
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 Company’s $30 billion investment in electric vehicle development. The latter has thus far resulted in the release of an all-electric F-150 and Mustang, the automaker’s […]
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Nominations open for Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Leading Women of Distinction Honor
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) this week announced that the nominations for the 2022 Leading Women of Distinction Awards are now open. GSSNE says in a press release that anyone can nominate a woman who exemplifies the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place; […]
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What’s Up Today: Sunday, May 29
Good Morning, today is Sunday, May 29. 🌊 A Patriotic Concert featuring the 88th Army Band, Rhode Island National Guard will take place at Fort Adams today from 5 pm to 6 pm as part of the Boots on The Grounds for Heroes event. Read More 🌊 It’s day #4 of the Rogue Island Comedy […]
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Lowest-earning counties in Rhode Island
Americans on the whole were doing well financially heading into 2020, with major markers like unemployment reaching 50-year lows. The pandemic changed all that: During the second quarter of the 2020 fiscal year, our nation’s real GDP fell by a whopping 31.4%, a number that hasn’t been seen since the Great Depression. Since then the […]
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Providence Metro Area weekly real estate update
Soaring home prices in the U.S. appear out of sync with fundamentals, as was the case during the housing bubble that preceded the financial crisis of the late 2000s, warns the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas in a new report released on March 29. Evidence indicates what the bank calls abnormal housing market behavior for […]
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BankNewport awards $10,000 grant to Southern RI Volunteers
BankNewport this week announced that it has awarded a $10,000 grant to Southern RI Volunteers (SRIV), the leading provider of volunteer resources for non-profit organizations throughout Southern Rhode Island for nonprofit agency sites that address basic needs for senior clients at those agencies, children and families. The grant will support SRIV’s independent aging adult services. […]
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What’s Up Today: Saturday, May 28
Good Morning, today is Saturday, May 28. 🌊 It’s day #3 of the Rogue Island Comedy Festival. Catch the laughs at The JPT at 6 pm, 8 pm, and 10 pm this evening. Lineup, info, and ticket here. 🌊 If you’re planning on doing any shellfishing this weekend, here’s a reminder from DEM about the […]
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Providence weekly real estate update
Africa Studio // Shutterstock Providence weekly real estate update Mortgage rates dipped for the second week in a row, but applications for mortgages stayed flat and for refinanced loans dropped. “Currently, higher rates, low inventory, and high prices are keeping prospective buyers out of the market,” Joel Kan, the associative vice president of economic and […]
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Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Providence, according to Tripadvisor
Seafood, once enjoyed only by Americans living on the coasts, is now available everywhere thanks to greatly improved transportation and storing technology. And Americans love seafood: Red Lobster, the casual dining chain, has hundreds of locations in 44 states and brought in $2.5 billion in sales in 2019. But Americans who love seafood seek it […]
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Top stories this week on What’sUpNewp
It was a busy week in Newport County and across Rhode Island. Here’s what stories our readers were reading the most. Top Stories 1 – Firefighters battle four-alarm fire at The Wayfinder Hotel 2 – St. Philomena School Student chosen as the winner for Rhode Island in Doodle for Google Student Contest 3 – Free […]
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Governor McKee directs flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Memorial Day
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee is directing U.S. and Rhode Island flags at all state agencies and buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 30, in observation of Memorial Day. Flags should return to full-staff at noon.
Governor McKee also released the following statement today in recognition of the American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the preservation of freedom:
“This Memorial Day, let us come together as Rhode Islanders to reflect on the selfless sacrifice of our nation’s brave service members who gave their lives for our freedom. As we honor their memory, we must also pay tribute to their families and loved ones as they have also made a tremendous sacrifice for our nation. We can never thank them enough.
I encourage every Rhode Islander to take a moment this Memorial Day to remember these valiant heroes and the legacies they have left behind. Their sacrifices should never be taken for granted.”
Governor McKee asks Rhode Islanders to lower their own flags to half-staff during this time.
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Tacos On The Hill, Chopmist Charlie’s, and other businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island
The latest listings on BizBuySell, LoopNet, and Kirby Properties show all kinds of businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island. Reasons for selling, when provided, typically do not mention economic hardship, but more often involve the owner retiring or not having time to actively run the business. The names and locations are generally left out, but there are occasional […]
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People’s Credit Union announces Centennial Scholorship Program
People’s Credit Union has launched its Centennial Scholarship Program to benefit six area graduating high school students. The program was established to encourage and reward high schoolers whose community involvement and volunteerism reflect the Credit Union’s core values of being – genuine, trustworthy, earnest, empathetic, and resourceful. As part of the application process, students will […]