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Oatmiel Cafe Food Trailer Makes a Comeback

After taking a brief break during the pandemic, Courtney Dietz is back serving sweet and savory oatmeal varieties at public and private local events.

Jamie Coelho,

A Local Ukrainian's Perspective on the Situation in Her Homeland

Local fashion blogger Lesia Fasiak tries to support family and friends back home in Ukraine from her home in Southeast Massachusetts.

Dana Rae Laverty,

Nothing Is Going To Hold Me Back!

Applications Open for Rhode Island Black Business Association College Scholarship

Applicants must be Black or Afro-Latinx, a resident of Rhode Island, a high school senior in the Fall of 2022, and will begin their freshman year of college in the Fall of 2023.

Katherine Plotas,

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New Owners Have Big Plans for Cranston’s Park Theatre

A supper club, cafe and Comedy Park are all in the works for the historic neighborhood theater

Lauren Clem,

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Joe Wilson Jr.: The Leading Man

For the Rhode Island actor, educator and activist, all the world's a stage - one he's trying to mend and mold through the power of art.

Casey Nilsson,

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Virtually Try on Cosmetics, Watch Tutorials and More with Muse Mirror

The smart mirror, created by four URI graduates, uses augmented reality technology and is available for pre-order on March 4.

Edelinda Baptista,

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Station Memorial Park Lighting Commemorates Lives Lost in Nightclub Fire

On Sunday, February 20, Stanley Tree Service will raise a span of 100 lights at the Station Fire Memorial from 6 p.m. and leave them lit for 100 minutes.

Gabriella Boretti,

The Black Leaf Tea and Culture Shop Goes National

Owner Amber Jackson is focusing on building local community for Black professionals while scaling up her tea brand nationwide.

Jamie Coelho,

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The Battle Over Indoor Farming in Rhode Island

With resources scarce and land scarcer, the local agricultural community is locked in a battle over indoor farming.

Ellen Liberman,

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16 Great Playgrounds in Rhode Island

Create your own park tour and hit up several of these sweet spots for kids in one day.

Jamie Coelho,