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The Cost of the Justice System in Rhode Island

For years, a convoluted system of court fees and debt has kept ex-offenders mired in the criminal justice system. A movement for reform is trying to do away with it.

Ellen Liberman,

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‘Bouquet-a-thon’ Spreads Smiles Across Rhode Island

What Cheer Flower Farm volunteers will craft 600 bouquets from unsold Valentine’s Day flowers and deliver them to local hospitals and care centers Wednesday.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Street Dance Pioneers the Wondertwins Head to the Providence G

Identical twins Billy and Bobby McClain bring their innovative dance to Providence, performing moves inspired by street-style, old-school hip hop and Broadway.

Shaliyah Dixon,

From the Archives: Adrian Hall's Long Goodbye

As it celebrates its silver anniversary, Trinity Rep faces the bittersweet challenge of replacing Adrian Hall, the artistic director whose passion led the theater to greatness.

Ken Franckling,

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What Every Mom Wants for Valentine's Day

Skip the flowers and chocolate and give her the gift of relaxation with a "momcation" at a local hotel.

Jamie Coelho,

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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.

Paul Kandarian,

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Take a Trip Down Memory Lane with Rhode Trip Photography

Owner Paul Davis has been has been collecting — and photographing — Rhode Island novelties for thirty years.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Paula Poundstone Comes Home

The comedian, author and podcaster — and Massachusetts native — brings her stand-up set to the Stadium Theatre Feb. 3.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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5 Things to Know About Sandy the Dog in "Annie" at PPAC

Besides Ellie Pulsifer starring as Annie, the other spotlight-stealer is Sandy, the fair-maned mutt that befriends the orphan.

Jamie Coelho,

Honor a Legacy at the Langston Hughes Community Poetry Reading

The free-to-all poetry bash celebrates its twenty-eighth year as a staple of the Providence arts scene.

Lauren Clem,