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5 Ways You Can Spend and Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Locally
From community cleanups to lecture series to interactive plays, there are plenty of ways to honor Dr. King's legacy on this important day.
RISD MLK Lecture Series Returns with Stacked Panel of Scholars
The Rhode Island School of Design is hosting its annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Series keynote event on Wednesday, January 17, at 6 p.m. in the RISD Auditorium in Providence.
A Chance Stop in the Ocean State Leads to Pawtucket’s Newest Bake Shop
Owned by a couple hailing from Brooklyn, watUlike is slated to open in late January/early February.
Q&A: URI Oceanography Dean Talks Climate Change, the Blue Economy and UFOs
Get to know Paula Bontempi, the dean of the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography, on a deeper level.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Rhode Island Hockey
Think you know local hockey? Test your skills with this primer — no pesky skates required.
Wanderlust: Exploring Encore Boston
What feels like a trip to Las Vegas but is only an hour's drive away?
Test Your Endurance at the 25-Hour Moby-Dick Marathon
This year's event at the New Bedford Whaling Museum features a lecture with a master printer, "Little Whalers" story time and more activities celebrating the American classic.
A Closer Look at the Mysterious Newport Tower
Who built it and how? One local may have the answers.
Sneak Preview: Prescription for Pain by Philip Eil
The local freelance writer tells the story about a massive “pill mill” scheme in southern Ohio that was run by his father's former classmate, Dr. Paul Volkman.
Behind the Scenes of a Small Business: A Bridgegate Retrospective
Small business owner Amelia Olson explains how last week's sudden and frantic closure of I-195 had a profound effect on small businesses during the critical holiday season.
Peace on Earth
Reporter Ellen Liberman examines the rise of antisemitism in Rhode Island, which preceded the current political climate.
Find Unique Wares and Good Times at the Anti-Robot Club's Final Market of the Year
Founded by visual artist Spocka Summa, the marketplace brings the smallest of small businesses together.
New Rosecliff Exhibit Unveils Connections with a Faraway Locale
During the Gilded Age, an ongoing fascination with the Far East spurred many of Newport’s well-to-do to fill their drawing rooms with Chinese art.
A Maison for Madeline in Westerly
The famous children's book heroine has a new permanent address at the Ocean House.
Q&A: Local Author Shares Rhode Island Secrets in Latest Book
North Kingstown writer Robert Curley discusses his inspiration behind writing about the history and oddities of the Ocean State.
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