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Whether pizza chips or wieners, sometimes you just need a taste of RI
2+ day, 55+ min ago (398+ words) I had the quintessential Rhode Island experience while shopping in early December. I popped into the compact Original Italian Bakery in Johnston. I was on my way home from Newport and went out of my way to visit there. I…...
He's a Mike Flynn ally who was at the Capitol on Jan. 6. Now, he may run for Congress in RI
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (142+ words) Woonsocket native and Florida businessman Victor Mellor, who says Jan. 6 was a "Top 5" moment in his life, is likely to challenge Seth Magaziner. He's a Mike Flynn ally who was at the Capitol on Jan. 6. Now, he may run for…...
Newcomer joins Providence mayor's race. Who is Michael English?
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (249+ words) PROVIDENCE " Michael English, a Providence resident, has announced that he's running for mayor next year. English launched his campaign in October and positioned himself as a centrist Democrat " slamming both incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley, who's up for reelection, and state…...
Three years later, are the Providence Friars and Georgetown Hoyas better off?
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (95+ words) Longtime Providence coach Ed Cooley left for Georgetown, and Kim English was hired in Providence. Both are looking for bounce-back seasons in 2025-26 ... Three years later, are the Providence Friars and Georgetown Hoyas better off? NEW YORK " You could imagine a…...
From RI to Hungary – South Kingstown's Keegan Records chases his dream in Europe
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (109+ words) Records played for South Kingstown High and St. Andrew's School before a college career at Colgate. Now he's making baskets for SZTE Szeged in Hungary ... SZEGED, Hungary " Being patient is one of the virtues that Keegan Records, a former basketball…...
PBS docuseries 'Ocean State' will highlight Rhode Island's marine habitats
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (234+ words) The first episode of "Ocean State," a four-part PBS docuseries that explores Rhode Island's marine habitats and wildlife, will premiere in December 2025 on Rhode Island PBS. Seasonal installments will continue through 2027, producers said in a press release. The series will…...
Bitty and Beau's, Latte Love add to RI's coffee scene. More food and events news
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (87+ words) Founded by a North Carolina couple, the coffee shop is dedicated to inclusion. Founded by Ben and Amy Wright and named after their two children with Down syndrome, the company launched in 2016 with a ... Bitty and Beau's, Latte Love add…...
A wild turkey has been causing a stir on Providence's East Side. Why experts say it's 'normal behavior."
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (563+ words) PROVIDENCE " If you see a wild turkey wandering around Providence's East Side, environmental professionals want you to know that they've been keeping an eye on him, and he appears to be perfectly healthy. " The College Hill turkey has seemingly been…...
The Knights Templar aren't just in movies, you can find them in RI
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (717+ words) When the origins of your fraternal organization date back 900 years, questions about how your members spend time in the 21st century are bound to arise. Stephen Whitmore, the "Right Eminent Grand Commander" of the regional group of Knights Templar, is prepared....
Thousands protest Trump at Providence 'No Kings' rally at Rhode Island State House
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (125+ words) PROVIDENCE " Critics of President Donald Trump gathered in the thousands at the Rhode Island State House on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the latest "No Kings" protest against the current administration. The Providence rally was the largest "No Kings" event planned across…...