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Rhode Island Comedian’s New TV Special Shines a Light on Chronic Illness

Doug Ouimette’s new comedy special, “I Can’t Stand Stand-Up Comedy,” explores his wife’s experience with chronic fatigue syndrome and how the family finds laughter through the pain.

Lauren Clem,

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Exploring the Grand Trees of Rhode Island

Celebrate spring's arrival in the company of some of the state's most majestic trees.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Treading Water: How Rhode Island is Dealing with Recent Flooding

After years of repeat flooding, Rhode Island residents are picking up the pieces while state and city officials scramble to adapt to a new reality of climate change-driven disasters.

Lauren Clem,

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Back to the Future: The Musical, Shucked, MJ The Musical and More Coming to PPAC in 2024–25

Plus, Some Like It Hot hits the stage and Hamilton makes a return.

Tabitha Pereira,

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Providence Teen Wins Global Business Competition

Raneem Al Suwaidani, a student at the Met High School in Providence, wowed judges with her rentable food truck idea.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Where to Pick Up Locally Made, Eco-Friendly Cleaning Supplies

Plus vegan soaps, natural brushes, candles and more that will help you and your home get squeaky clean.

Jackie Ignall,

Gay Pride, Lgbt Flag Handing Outside Of A House

Help LGBTQ+ Youth Find Housing by Attending the PVD House Gala

The Precious Gems gala will raise money for providing emergency housing and small business spaces specifically tailored to the LGBTQ+ community.

Jamie Coelho,

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7 Local Record Stores to Lend an Ear

Record stores — a reminder of the slower pace of times past — are experiencing a resurgence with new generations of vinyl enthusiasts.

Tabitha Pereira,

Edward Mitchell Bannister Gravestone

Stages of Freedom Offering Reward for Stolen Gravestone Plaque

A bronze plaque was stolen from the gravestone of Edward Mitchell Bannister, a nineteenth-century artist and one of the founders of the Providence Art Club.

Lauren Clem,

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The Travel Club for Rhode Islanders Who Never Leave

"Rhode Island 39 Club" offers a detailed look at the history and sites of the state's thirty-nine cities and towns, all without crossing the border.

Lauren Clem,