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Cafe Ava in Cranston Blends a Variety of Latin Flavors

This new family-owned coffee shop in Rolfe Square offers made-from-scratch pastries, specialty coffees and sweet and savory breads, all with a Latin twist.

Edelinda Baptista,

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Cheer On Joey from Vintage Pet Rescue in the Upcoming Puppy Bowl

Don’t have a dog in the fight for Superbowl LVI? Tune in to the Puppy Bowl instead and root for this little guy from the Vintage Pet Rescue in Foster.

Kaitlyn Murray,

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Rhode Island National Guard Says Farewell to the Air Show Indefinitely

After thirty years, the Rhode Island aerial tradition is remaining grounded due to operational challenges.

Kaitlyn Murray,

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8 Things to Know About the New Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center

The new station opened to much fanfare on Jan. 23, offering the first commuter train service in the two cities in more than forty years.

Lauren Clem,

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Ship Up to Boston for the Boston Wine and Food Festival

Events taking place from January through March feature renowned winemakers from around the world for expertly paired wine dinners, seminars, receptions and brunches.

Jamie Coelho,

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Crisis of Care: Inside Rhode Island's Health Care Staffing Shortage

Health care and social assistance represent the state's largest employment sector with 76,600 workers, but it's still not nearly enough.

Ellen Liberman,

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RISD MLK Lecture Series Returns with Keynote Speaker Thelma Golden

The Rhode Island School of Design is hosting its annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Series keynote event on Wednesday, January 18, at 6 p.m. in the RISD Auditorium in Providence.

Kaitlyn Murray,

Winter is Better at Roger Williams Park Zoo

See some photos and a new video of our furry friends at the zoo.

Casey Nilsson,

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How to Take Advantage of Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses RI

Executive director, Karina Holyoak Wood, explains how local entrepreneurs can access the free program.

Jamie Coelho,

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Union Bar and Burrito Diversifies the Riverside Restaurant Scene

Aliya Johnson is developing a series of inclusive events including live music, drag trivia and paint nights to bring the community together.

Jamie Coelho,