Mapping The Human Footprint On Earth Over Time Amishi Jain June 12, 2025 Dear EarthTalk: How has the human footprint on Earth changed over time? – B.K, via e-mail When humans began to intensify land use, they began to alter the landscape and ecology in lasting ways. The term “human footprint” has become ubiquitous in modern […]
Rhode Island House Minority Leader Chippendale Comments on the Assault Weapons Ban State House, Providence, RI – Rhode Island House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale offers the following statement in regard to the Assault Weapons Ban legislation: The passage of the amended Assault Weapons Ban marks a dark day for constitutional governance in Rhode Island. […]
POMHAM ROCKS LIGHTHOUSE DISPLAY AT RIVERSIDE LIBRARY During the month of July, Riverside Library will feature an exhibit of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse in their glass display case. The exhibit includes vintage postcards dating back to the turn of the century, as well as current photos of the historical Riverside light station. The exterior of The […]
RIPTA’s Summer Service Changes Effective Saturday, June 21, 2025 Express Beach Bus Returns for the Season Providence, Rhode Island…The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 21, 2025. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. RIPTA will make […]
Lawmakers approve bill to provide contractors with list of minority- and women-owned businesses STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Lammis J. Vargas and Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo to provide a list of minority-owned businesses to all contractors of state-funded public construction projects. The legislation, which now goes to the governor, is […]
THEATRE BY THE SEA’S 92ND SEASON CONTINUES WITH THE HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL WAITRESS WAKEFIELD, RI – In celebration of 92 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present the hit Broadway musical Waitress, which will be presented from June 25 – July 19, 2025. “So many regional theatres have been vying for the rights to produce […]
SUMMER KIDS ACTIVITIES AT EAST PROVIDENCE LIBRARIES All Ages Summer Learning Challenge Monday, June 16 – Saturday, August 23 at Weaver Library, Riverside Library, and Fuller Creative Learning Center This summer, the East Providence Public Library challenges you—kids, teens, AND adults—to read, complete activities, and earn points to win prizes! You can also attend library […]
Rhode Island House Minority Leader Chippendale Comments on the FY26 Budget State House, Providence, RI – Rhode Island House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale offers the following statement in regard to the FY26 Budget: Michael Chippendale While every state budget carries some good and some bad fiscal policies and appropriations, this budget is outweighed by […]
