PTA’s Newport Hop-On Hop-Off Promotion Ends Tomorrow, Saturday, October 31, 2026 Newport Customer Service Kiosk Will Also Close Providence, Rhode Island…. Following a successful summer and fall season, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will conclude its “Hop-On Hop-Off” bus service promotion in Newport tomorrow, Saturday, October 31, 2026. The free service, funded by […]
What’s Greener? Keep An Old Car Running Or Get A New EV? Serena Goragandhi October 23, 2026 No matter how you slice it, trading up to an EV is typically far greener than holding onto that old gas car. Credit: Roddy Scheer. Dear EarthTalk: Is it greener to keep an old car running as long […]
Festival of Lights in Historic Wickford Village Celebrates 41st year. Celebrate the holidays as Wickford Village kicks off the season with its 41st annual Festival of Lights Celebration Thursday, December 3 – Sunday, December 6, 2026. The festival begins on Thursday, December 3rd with the official lighting of the Tree at Updike Park. Thousands of white […]
NOVEMBER KIDS’ ACTIVITIES AT EAST PROVIDENCE LIBRARIES Crafternoon Monday, November 2, 3:45pm at Weaver Library Ages 5+ Use a variety of materials to create whatever you can imagine! Materials include construction paper, cardboard tubes, fabric, tissue paper, felt, and more. Follow a theme, or free-style it – it’s up to you! Neurographic Art Wednesday, November […]
The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society Presents a Theatrical Interpretation of the Death of Sarah Maria Cornell and the Trial of Ephraim Avery! For one weekend only, the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is pleased to present a brand new theatrical historical interpretation of one of the most sensational crimes our country has ever seen, […]
RHODE ISLAND STUDENTS TAKE CENTER STAGE IN DEBATE OVER FLOCK CAMERAS AT PONAGANSET HIGH SCHOOL STATE HOUSE, RI — Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz and Senate Minority Whip Gordon Rogers joined students and educators at Ponaganset High School on October 23, 2026 for a student-led debate examining the complex issues surrounding automated license […]
Friends of the East Providence Public Library Louise Paiva, Book Sale Chair 401-742-2751 Stock up for winter reading at the Books by the Bag Sale from Monday, October 26 to Sunday, November 1 during library hours at Weaver Library, […]
EarthTalk Q&A My Way Or The Flyway: Migratory Birds Need Your Help To Get Along Tim Weighart October 22, 2026 Our everyday actions help determine the fate of migratory birds that fly thousands of miles every year between winter and summer grounds. Credit: Roddy Scheer. Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways we can help migratory […]
