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Wings & seafood chain comes to Rhode Island

Emma’s Wings & Seafood chain has made its way north to 840 Allens Ave. in Providence, just a few blocks from the Cranston line, on the way home from the Route 95 exit that many commuters … more

Restaurant Review by Don Fowler | 11/29/23

Mothers’ Day and don’t forget flowers

Mothers’ Day is celebrated on May 12th. The first traces of Mother’s Day can be found in Greek mythology when goddess Rhea, the mother of Zeus, was honored in spring. In the Middle … more

5/1/24

With a Flowbee and polish

Ever since I was a child, I was taught that it is what is on the inside that counts. My dad, in his twisted way of teasing, used to call me ugly, so I always worked hard to make my insides … more

11/29/23

You raise me up

Cancun Mexico was an incredibly beautiful place for Steven’s wedding. After lounging all week in the delightful sparkling pool, (and lazy river, and water park, and ocean,) it was time for the … more

3/13/24

Providence Punks Gnarnia exact sonic aggression with ‘The Crimetown’ EP

Like any other city, Providence has a bit of grit within its vicinity. There are certain aspects that are rough and tumble along with an underbelly where certain things happen that often get covered … more

By ROB DUGUAY | 5/1/24

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Cranston Cares runs on dunking at CPD Spring Fest

Get your throwing arms in shape. Cranston Cares is setting up a dunk tank at the Cranston Police Spring Fest on Sunday, May 19. "We are very thankful to all the volunteers for their support to … more

By PAM SCHIFF/Special to the Herald | 5/16/24

RETIRING TOGETHER: (Top) Joe Ferro (left) and Michael Regine (right) outside the restaurant in which they’ve put a collective 104 years of work.

Staff, customers are like family

After a combined 104 years serving customers, two managers at Twin Oaks Restaurant are finally retiring. Managers Joe Ferro and Mike Regine worked their last shifts in December before both … more

By KEVIN FITZPATRICK | 1/10/24

Stillman creates another classic “Play Within a Concert”

Judith Stillman’s name is known throughout the music world as an outstanding pianist, accompanist and collaborator. From her “home” at Rhode Island College, she has travelled … more

By Don Fowler | 3/13/24

SOLID BONES: Jessie Jacavone paid just over $1 million for his mill building, and plans to invest around $3 million in renovations. By May 2025 he hopes to be accepting rental applications for 15 single bedroom apartments and two double-bedroom flats — 17 units in all, with a gym and lounge.

RUN OF THE MILL

Jessie Jacavone wants to spark a Frog City resurgence. He walked around the second floor of his bare Johnston mill and imagined the 17 luxury apartments he plans to build within the next year. … more

By RORY SCHULER | 5/1/24

Burbage’s ‘BLKS’ runs the gamut of emotions

Azia Barnes’ “BLKS” gets its Rhode Island premiere, directed by Catia at Pawtucket’s Burbage Theatre. The 90 minute, no intermission play is performed in the round using … more

Theatre Review by Don Fowler | 11/29/23

Rock Band Kansas at PPAC on May 17

America’s preeminent progressive rock band Kansas is extending their 50th Anniversary Tour to May 2024, including a stop at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on … more

5/8/24

HIGH SEAS TO THE FRONT PORCH: Cranston Police are warning of package thefts during the holiday season. They offered a few tips to help protect residents from a “porch pirate” and published this image depicting a would-be package thief.

Porch Pirates yearn to plunder ye sugarplum packages

Rhode Island’s pirates have evolved, crawling from the sea onto land and up your front porch steps. More than 300 years ago pirates spent their summers trolling the shores of New England, … more

By RORY SCHULER and JOHN HOWELL | 11/29/23

What should a sick person do?

New Year's Day came and New Year's Day went, taking my good health with it. The holiday season was super busy, visiting with a multitude of relatives and friends, not to mention shopping among … more

1/10/24

Breachway exhibit guitar-driven pop music with new EP

A lot of things have changed since Noah Barreto and his old Warwick based alt-rock band Public Alley shocked the local scene by winning WBRU’s Rock Hunt back in 2015. Sadly that radio station … more

By ROB DUGUAY | 3/13/24

The disappearing man

On September 1, 1874, John Whitford Wilcox placed an announcement in the local newspapers. His brown mare had strayed or been stolen from his barn on Pontiac Avenue and he offered a reward for its … more

5/8/24

A History of Matchbox

Since I wrote an entire article dedicated to the History of Hot Wheels, it only makes sense to follow it up with the story of their biggest competitor, Matchbox! Actually, since Matchbox came before … more

11/22/23

Evening Sky teams up with Eden Casteel for a stellar album

In music, some collaborations just seem like no-brainers. This is especially the case when two entities of similar backgrounds come together to create something purely brilliant. An example of this … more

By ROB DUGUAY | 1/10/24

WSO June series includes performances across the state

Warwick Symphony Orchestra will present a series of events across the Ocean State in June featuring music from the Classical and Broadway Stage supported by RI State Council on the Arts and Bank … more

5/8/24

THE FLOCK: Drake Patten shepherds a small flock of Leicester Longwool sheep. Her Johnston Historical Society talk will be called “Woolen-u-like to talk about it? The history and tradition of fiber farming on a small Rhode Island Farm.”

From every fiber of their beings

After morning chores at Hurricane Hill Farm, owner Drake Patten took a moment to appreciate her surroundings. “What draws the eye is the sheer beauty of the place — its woodlands and … more

By RORY SCHULER | 3/13/24

Wentworth’s legacy lives on at Rhythm & Roots

It was a sad day last week when we learned of the death of Rhythm and Roots founder Chuck Wentworth. I first met Chuck when he was in partnership with the original Cajun & Bluegrass Festival … more

By DON FOWLER | 5/8/24

May 16, 2024