Author: Paul Kandarian
Paul and Al of WHJY-FM are Still Rockin’
Morning radio's favorite pair of knuckleheads, still don't suck after thirty-five years.
Legacy Collective RI is Forging a New Path for Local Youth
A new nonprofit shows young people the ins-and-outs of digital storytelling.
First Person: Where My Dad’s Restaurant Used to Be
The Chicken Roost in Providence was the cornerstone where one Rhode Islander spent part of his youth, and although it's gone, the location still stirs up childhood memories.
How One Rhode Islander is Making Good on His Promise to Be the Best Grandpa
Get the grandpa grand tour of the Ocean State with Paul Kandarian.
Explore 4 of the Ocean State’s Hidden Beaches
Stories about our favorite secret beaches tucked away in the coastal corners of Rhode Island.
Meet Ian Brownhill, the Rhode Island Influencer with a Killah Accent
Ian Brownhill brings Little Rhody institutions — and characters — into the national limelight with his brand of humor.
A Look Back at Garden City Center’s Past as a Coal Mine
The beloved outdoor shopping center in Cranston operated as a coal mine for more than a century.
Rhode Island’s Steven Feinberg is Made for the Movies
The RI Film and TV Office's executive director created films as a kid and is the reason Hollywood comes knocking on Rhode Island's door, but it turns out his own life is playing out like a movie.
Uncovering the East Bay’s War Wounds
More than 160 years ago, Portsmouth played host to a Civil War hospital.
Rhode Trip Redux: Paul Kandarian
Our former “rhode trip” columnist reflects on his favorite ocean state endeavors.
This Cranston Company Crafts MLB-Worthy Baseball Bats
Owner Rob Zorian also founded the Zorian Foundation in 2020 to promote mental health awareness amongst athletes, musicians and artists.
How Luke and Taylor Bruneaux Created the Ultimate Funny Business with Kismet Improv
The Providence couple-turned-business partners first brought their love of laughter to the stage at Hope Artiste Village in the fall of 2021.
For Chef Spike Mikulski, There’s Magic in Wild Mushrooms
The Pot au Feu executive chef shares his secrets for foraging Rhode Island's wilds for edible mushrooms.
Flex Your Funnybone with the Providence Laughter Club
Larry O'Brien teaches yogis to strike a pose for puns.
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