Photo: Tony Kent // Flickr Why do so many people, both Rhode Islanders and out-of-staters think the shape that welcomes us to Federal Hill in Providence is a Pineapple? It’s an easy mistake to make because, well, at first glance it looks like an acorn. However, true Rhode Islander’s know the real story – and for…… MORE
In-N-Out Burger is popular out west, but there aren’t any around here. Image from Flickr. Sure we’ve got plenty of fast food choices in Rhode Island, but there are a lot of fast food chains missing from the Ocean State. Here’s a few that can’t be found anywhere between Woonsocket and Westerly: Arby’s Arby’s is famous for their…… MORE
For a state so small, Rhode Island certainly has a large, unique vocabulary. Though often intertwined with the Massachusetts accent, we really do have our own flare when it comes to twisting and turning words to fit how we’re used to talking. 6-10 CONNECTAH The freeway connecting route from Route 6 to Route 10.…… MORE
Doctor Who stars Karen Gillan and Alex Kingston reunite at the 2015 RI Comic Con in Providence, Rhode Island.… MORE
An unsuspecting Rhode Island superfan appeared on the Ellen Degeneres Show during “Justin Bieber Week,” and received the surprise of a lifetime!… MORE
Cranston, Rhode Island is one of “America’s Best Cities to Live,” according to financial website 247WallSt.com’s newly released rankings.… MORE
Wrinkles the Clown is a Rhode Island Native who is causing quite a stir in Florida by scaring misbehaving children for fun.… MORE
Check out these 28 spot-on Halloween looks re-created by characters from your favorite TV shows and movies!… MORE
Celebrities love Halloween and they love to show off all the hard work they put into their costumes. Get some inspiration for yourself and check out these 50 terrifyingly great costumes from your favorite celebs!… MORE
Store bought Halloween costumes can be very pricey, and a lot of the time they lack originality. Why not create a clever masterpiece out of what’s already in your makeup drawer?… MORE
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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-…
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.
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.