SNAP cuts are an abdication of our shared moral responsibility We should never politicize basic human needs like food by Catherine D’Amato THE RECENTLY PASSED One Big, Beautiful Bill Act has led to the largest federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid in history. Proponents have claimed that this bill will reduce waste […]
Dear Pawtucket Residents, It is time once again for one of our city’s most popular events – the Annual Pawtucket Arts Festival. Celebrating the vibrancy of our arts and culture community, the Festival is a time-honored tradition for all residents and visitors to the Blackstone Valley. From August 29th – September 7th, enjoy dance, music, […]
Friend, this is it. Your final week to enter the Great Outdoors Getaway and win the trip of a lifetime! Picture this: Waking up to alpine sunrises in Montana’s Glacier backcountry Hiking ancient forests in North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest Camping under the stars along Washington’s wild coast These unforgettable adventures aren’t just possible: They’re waiting […]
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 WALKING TOUR 10-11:30 AM TOUR BEGINS AT BH&PS HEADQUARTERS, 48 COURT STREET, BRISTOL HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: DOWNTOWN BRISTOL MONUMENTS Are you interested in architecture? If yes, then join our very own Rei Battcher, BH&PS Historian, for a fresh look into Bristol’s architectural gems, as he leads the second of this season’s Hidden […]
Transportation Funding Initiatives Conversations around transportation funding in Massachusetts are both complex and urgent. T4MA has been a part of these conversations for many years, and over the past year, our contributions have deepened and expanded. In 2024, we hosted four virtual panels (our Money Train series), engaged in advocacy including through work with RTAAC and TiE, […]
Pollution & Encroachment Threaten Remaining Hunter-Gatherers Grace Lee July 25, 2025 Hunter-gatherers continue to eek out an existence but it’s harder every year due to pollution and the encroachment of civilization. Credit: Pexels. Dear EarthTalk: Are there humans on the planet today still living hunter-gatherer subsistence lifestyles? If so, how are they dealing with modern-day pollution […]
Mars Symphony at the EcoTarium August 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Mars Symphony at the EcoTariumSaturday, August 9, 2025 Two Show Times: 6:00 & 8:00 pm Location: The Alden PlanetariumTickets: $31 for non-members | $21 for membersAudience: Adults 18+Space is limited – reserve your seat today! Tickets may not be available to purchase at the door. Experience the distant […]
Rhode Island goes Country This October 11 and 12, Columbus Day Weekend RI Music Festivals LLC will present its first Festival of National Artists and Local entertainment Columbus Day Weekend October 11 and 12. The all new Heros field, in honor of our Veterans will be the site for two days great National and Local […]
