The New Frontier in Sustainable Building? Shashwat Mishra 3D‑printed homes, like these at Wolf Ranch in Texas, use less material and create less waste and are fast gaining traction as a sustainable alternative to traditional building. Credit: Wolf Ranch. Dear EarthTalk: How do 3D-printed houses stack up against conventional ones with regard to sustainability, both […]
ANDREW GN Experience a dazzling retrospective of the fashion, art and design mastery of Singaporean designer Andrew Gn.Andrew Gn, named a “pioneer among foreign-born, Paris-based designers” by Vogue, is one of Singapore’s most prolific creative forces. Over the course of 25 years, he has produced more than 80 collections and 10,000 elegant ensembles. Andrew Gn Making […]
FRIENDS OF LIBRARY HOLD “A TASTE OF FALL” RAFFLE The Friends of the East Providence Public Library announce that tickets are now on sale for their “Taste of Fall” raffle which will continue through the Fall Book Sale at Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, from October 2 to 5, 2025. More than $750 […]
Report highlights persistent challenges in early child care workforce Low wages, limited benefits, and high turnover means Massachusetts is losing nearly $3 billion annually due to inadequate child care, according to a new report by Hallie Claflin A family childcare run by Martha Conlon of Dedham (Courtesy Neighbor Schools) DESPITE “FRAGILE PROGRESS,” the Commonwealth’s early child care […]
Let’s Play Mexican Lotería!! Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month @ the Pawtucket Library (13 Summer St.) Saturday, September 20, 2025 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Children’s Caidin Room Children and their families are invited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun game of Mexican Lotería and win some prizes on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at […]
Don’t Miss Bridgewater Autumn-Fest: Live Music, Local Vendors & More! Story by Dianna Carney Get ready for a day of fun, food, and festivities at the 36th annual Bridgewater Autumn-Fest! This annual event, which is presented by the Bridgewater Business Association and hosted at the Bridgewater State University Quadrangle, not only provides the community with an entire […]
Stormwater Innovation Center to Host Rain Harvest Festival A Community Celebration of Water, Science, and Art Roger Williams Park Botanical Center Pavilion, 1 Floral Ave., Providence, RI September 28, 2025, 11 am – 2 pm Festival Information at the Botanical Center Pavilion Free and Open to the Public Providence, R.I. (September 17, 2025) – Join a […]
TEK Walks Kayak event with Silvermoon LaRose Friday, September 19, 2025 4:00 PM 7:00 PM WPWA (map) In this kayaking event, Traditional Ecological Knowledge will be shared as we row to various spots along the Pawcatuck River. During the TEK Walks, Indigenous educators will impart Traditional Ecological Knowledge as we explore the ancestral lands of the Narragansett Nation. (Rain […]
