The lineup for this season’s Providence Event Series has been announced. The series will take place at the ALEX AND ANI City Center in late summer and fall.… MORE
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Hasbro creates custom Chewbacca Mom action figure
She was invited to the toymaker’s Rhode Island headquarters last week and presented with an action figure with her head on Chewbacca’s body that comes complete with a removable mini Chewbacca mask… MORE
FULL SCHEDULE: PVDFest kicks off downtown on Friday
PVDFest returns to the city this weekend, June 2-5, and will “transform streets in the heart of Providence into a celebration of art, music, food, performance and more.” The four days of citywide events will culminate on Saturday, June 4, beginning with a free celebration that will turn spaces downtown into a performance stage, art gallery, and block…… MORE
WATCH: Benny’s, Steve Smith resurrect “Biggest Little State in the Union”
Originally written by Bill Comeau and Rob Carlson in 1981, Rhode Island retailer Benny’s has reprised the one-time state song featuring Steve Smith and the Nakeds.… MORE
PHOTOS: Miss Rhode Island 2016 crowned in Newport
Shruti Nagarajan, a 24 year old student at Brown University, was crowned Miss Rhode Island 2016. Kate DePetro, a 16 year old student at East Greenwich High School, was crowned Miss Rhode Island’s Outstanding Teen.… MORE
Travel and Leisure Magazine ranks Providence #3 favorite city
Readers of Travel and Leisure Magazine have ranked Providence as America’s third favorite city. According to the magazine, The Rhode Island capital woos travelers with hip locals, walkable streets and charming public spaces. But the city closes the deal with its wealth of edible specialties, like grilled pizza at Al Forno or Bacaro, and the java laced with sweet coffee…… MORE
Radiothon raises over $436,000 for Hasbro Children’s Hospital
The Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts community came together in an incredible way – donating over $436,000 – for the Hasbro Children’s Hospital during this year’s Radiothon!… MORE
“PVDFest” arts and culture festival to return to Providence in June
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza announced Wednesday that PVDFest will return to the city June 2-5 and will “transform streets in the heart of Providence into a celebration of art, music, food, performance and more.” The four days of citywide events will culminate on Saturday, June 4, beginning with a free celebration that will turn spaces downtown into…… MORE
Providence ranked one of best mid-sized cities for nightlife
Providence has been ranked one of the best mid-sized cities for nightlife in America by Gogobot.com, a website whose “mission is to find people places to eat, stay, and play that are perfect for them.”… MORE
The 10 safest communities in Rhode Island
These are the 10 safest communities in Rhode Island, as determined by NeighborhoodScout.com… MORE
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Ellen Hooks Up Milford, Mass Fam BIG TIME
Ellen made the lives of some remarkable New Englanders truly forgetable. After finding out that Milford, Ma resident Fernanda Ferreira and her family were not only big fans of the show- but that they do SO much good in their community and beyond- Ellen decided to award them with ALL of the, “12 Days” giveaways-…
No gluten? No meat? No problem. Best spots in RI for your diet
Gluten-free? Vegetarian? Vegan? Whether it is a diet, an allergy, or a lifestyle, you have special food needs. Don’t go hungry though, Rhode Island has places that serve your “kind,” whatever that may be.
10 Questions Every Rhode Islander Gets Asked
Every state has their stereotypes, public misconceptions, and claims to fame. So, when an out-of-stater interacts with a local, naturally they have questions. And these are the questions we dread.