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Food Waste 101 with Local Chef and TikTok Star Alison Mountford

Rhode Island's food waste expert says we need to stop throwing away so much.
Annie Sherman,

Alison Mountford never imagined her claim to fame would be “No Food Waste Expert of the Ocean State.” Yet here she is, educating anyone who will listen that edible food is the number one thing clogging our landfills. Americans throw away 30 percent of their food — almost a pound of food daily — which is especially alarming, she says,…

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A Peek Inside Inside the Historic John Stevens Shop in Newport

The stone carving shop has taken up residence on Thames Street for more than three centuries.
Lauren Clem,

The John Stevens Shop work area. Photography by Wolf Matthewson Nick Benson, a third-generation stone carver, in the Newport shop. Photography by Wolf Matthewson The tap of chisel on stone fills the John Stevens Shop on Thames Street in Newport, as it has for the past 318 years. Nick Benson, the third generation of stone carvers in his family to…

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The West Side Story of Providence’s New Luxury Apartments

A rare rowhouse building in Providence's Armory District gains new life.
Dana Rae Laverty,

Photography by Nat Rea The brick building at 31 Parade St. on Providence’s West End has undergone many transformations over the last 150 years. It was built in 1878 as the Frances M. Andrews Houses — three elegant brick rowhouses facing the Dexter Training Ground — with a fourth added in 1890. In 1925, it morphed into the first home…

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Art, Culture, Family Fun

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.
Jamie Coelho, Kaitlyn Murray,

The Anti-Robot Club’s final marketplace of the year is happening this Saturday, December 16, from 4-7 p.m. at the Farm Fresh Rhode Island building on Sims Avenue in Providence just in time for your last-minute holiday shopping needs. This month marks the second full year of Anti-Robot Club’s free monthly market where emerging and under-the-radar artists have the chance to…

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At Home

Find Coastal Comfort in This Charlestown Abode

Warm colors and plush furnishings add a touch of cozy elegance to a seaside home.
Dana Rae Laverty,

The formal den has spectacular views of Foster Cove. Photography by Elaine Fredrick Although the spacious home overlooking Charlestown’s Foster Cove has a contemporary feel — it was built in 1988, after all — a glance inside offers a sense of an earlier time and place, with its soaring ceilings and post-and-beam elements.  It was those glorious bones that designer…

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Culture, House Lust

House Lust: Indulge Your Inner Hostess at This Swanky Stunner

The pristinely preserved Caldarone House is ready to show off its midcentury modern flair.
Dana Rae Laverty,

Welcome home! The Caldarone House in North Providence is on the market for $479,000. Photo by Daniel Wodecki/Compass.Break out your swankiest martini glasses and a bevy of swizzle sticks, because after you see this latest House Lust beauty you’re going to want to throw a party the likes of which Don Draper, Jane Jetson and Carol Brady could only imagine. …

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Current, Environment

How One Wakefield Resident is Trying to Solve the Ocean State’s Plastic Problem

Rob Togerson founded the startup Kestrel Innovative Fibers with the intention of reducing trash in local waters.
Jenna Pelletier,

Photography courtesy of Kestrel Innovative Fibers. Photography courtesy of Kestrel Innovative Fibers. Rob Torgerson truly lives the South County lifestyle —  one of his favorite hobbies is swimming at Narragansett Town Beach with an open-water swim club. Along with exercise and camaraderie, the pastime has given him a first-hand look at one of the ecosystem’s greatest threats: plastic in the…

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The Revival of the Ringling Bros. Circus Returns to Providence

Get ready to share laughter and create unforgettable memories as the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey’s “The Greatest Show on Earth” returns.
Marissa Barrett,

The cast of The Greatest Show On Earth takes center stage during the opening scene, Welcome to the Show. Photo courtesy of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey After a five-year hiatus, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey’s “The Greatest Show on Earth” is making its return with a two-year North American tour. Providence will get its turn…

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Art, Current

This Providence Portraitist Puts Old-Timey Twists on Pet Photos

The 'pet project' came about after the closing of a beloved local restaurant.
Dana Rae Laverty,

Photograph courtesy of Wild Tea Photography. When Chez Pascal closed during the pandemic, longtime bartender and artist Deb Hickey needed an avenue for her art. “I knew it was going to be important for me to do something creative while I was home and to connect with others,” says the Providence resident, who’s known for her colorful collages featuring Little…

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At Home

Behind the Facade of a Revitalized Barrington Gothic

This renovated home in the East Bay seamlessly blends 1883 style with modern sensibilities.
Dana Rae Laverty,

Found antique doors frame the living areas. Photography by Angel Tucker After raising two boys in their historic — but cramped — home, Barrington couple Erika and Chris were ready to upgrade. Their kitchen was almost an afterthought: The boxy, dark area had absolutely no storage space and felt like it had been tacked onto the home haphazardly. They also…