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Is 'Real Housewives of RI' good for tourism? What the experts say
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (415+ words) While millions of viewers have loved the first season of "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island," some Rhode Islanders have slammed the show online for not showing the Ocean State at its best. But one group has a different early…...
Stefan Vaaks leaving Providence basketball. Here's where he's going
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (686+ words) Stefan Vaaks, a native of Estonia, played a single season in Providence, starting in 22 of his 31 appearances. Stefan Vaaks leaving Providence basketball. Here's where he's going Stefan Vaaks has found his next men's basketball home with a program that was…...
Why doesn't RI dump snow into Narragansett Bay?
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (321+ words) With so much snow still clogging the streets, and more expected this weekend, some Rhode Islanders may be wondering " why we'don't'just dump it'all'into Narragansett Bay?" There's'been'one'notable'exception to the rule.'After the Blizzard of "78, there was so much snow that'cities and…...
Will tourism in RI change in 2050? Prepare for personalized experiences
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (254+ words) Predicting the future isn't easy. Back in 2000, who would have thought that by 2025 the Pawtucket Red Sox would no longer exist, or Rhode Island's first female governor would be telling people to "knock it off" as a pandemic shut down…...
RI is full of great restaurants, but none have Michelin stars. Could that change?
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (1189+ words) If one enjoys dining out while traveling, especially to New York City, California or Europe, the expression "Michelin-starred" is pretty familiar. It's seen as a big honor, a sign of excellence and prestige, and the promise of an exceptional meal…...