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In Times of Tragedy, Look for the Helpers
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First Person: The Italian Goodbye
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New Exhibit Shows Providence Before the Renaissance
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Start 2026 with a Splash at Special Olympics Rhode Island's 50th Annual Penguin Plunge
The milestone celebration has earned its first ever $50,000 sponsorship from the Freemasons of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Shriners.
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Warm up this season with a cup of warm, creamy hot chocolate.
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Snapshot: Inside Smithfield's Smith-Appleby House Museum
The historic home is a living postcard of Colonial New England.
Trade your winter boots for flip flops with PVD’s new nonstop flight to Cancún
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"A Christmas Carol," but Starring Rhode Island's Iconic Foods
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze Magic Hits Providence
The mesmerizing performance illuminates the stage with defying gravity stunts that the whole family will love.
Foster a Furry Friend this Festive Season
The Potter League for Animals's Host a Howliday Houseguest program returns with the mission of making local shelter dogs' holiday season brighter.
5 Last-Minute Ways to Get in the Holiday Spirit
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Watch Bad Santa at the Jane Pickens Theater; Test your Harry Potter knowledge with Harry Potter trivia at Narragansett Brewery and more events December 18 - 25.
In The Wake of Saturday's Shooting, Local Businesses Need Our Help
Small businesses count on the holiday season to make ends meet, but recent tragedy means sales are taking a hit. We've compiled a list of some shops on the East Side to spend your dollar at.
Ella McCay Has its Rhode Island Premiere
The James L. Brooks film shot in Providence had its Rhode Island premiere at the Avon, welcoming those in the community who helped make the film happen.
An Annual Pawtuxet Village Cookie Swap Runs Forty Years Strong
Twenty participants each bake twenty dozen holiday cookies and exchange with each other for the annual Vitali Gallo Cookie Swap.
Coffee Exchange Proves to be a True Brew in Providence
As coffee roasters proliferate across Rhode Island, a Fox point classic remains a dependable mainstay for old-timers and newcomers alike.
St. Stephen’s Church to Hold Candlelight Service Tonight on Brown University Campus
The Episcopal church located on Brown University's campus aims to honor those impacted by the tragedy and provide a safe space for the community to gather.
In Times of Tragedy, Look for the Helpers
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On Tap: The Latest Brewery and Distillery News In Rhode Island
A holiday gift guide for craft beverage enthusiasts, holiday markets and pop-ups, and more from the state's craft beer and distilling scene.
These Providence Neighbors Created Their Own Home-based Pub Crawl
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Get to Know DESIGNxRI's New Executive Director
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Rhode Island Holiday Takeout and Dinner Options
Leave the holiday cooking to your local restaurants, popups and caterers this year.
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How and Where to Celebrate Hanukkah in Rhode Island
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Pizza Marvin Is Hosting Fifth Annual Twelve Pies of Christmas Collaboration
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First Person: The Italian Goodbye
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Rebecca Zilenziger's "Inter:Intra Personal" Exhibit Arrives at AS220
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ORCA is Keeping Our Beaches Clean
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Holiday Shopping Meets Winter Magic in the Heart of Massachusetts
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Laugh Yourself Silly with John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and More at the Lil Rhody Laugh Riot Comedy Festival
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