The roadside guide, “On The Rhode to Freedom,” created by the nonprofit group Stages of Freedom, recommends many sites associated with African American History to visit in Rhode Island, including several in the Blackstone Valley. Here is just a sampling of a few of the Blackstone Valley sites: Woonsocket – Woonsocket City Hall, Cato Hill Historic District […]
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2022 Angelcat Haven Feline Rescue is hosting a litter drive and handmade catnip product sales pop-up on Saturday February 12 from 11:00am to 2:00pm in the lobby at 36 Bacon Square, Plainville, MA. Drop off any litter donations at this time to help support Angelcat Haven foster cats and kittens. Catnip […]
Lobster Lunch Take-Out! Friday MARCH 11, 2022 Order your Lobster Lunch today! Order the Lobster Tortilla Wrap or the Traditional Famous Lobster Roll. Both are filled with chunky lobster meat on a thin bed of lettuce (with or without mayo). Or enjoy a 12oz container of homemade macaroni and cheese with […]
Police Work Sarah Carlozz Internship paves way for future career in law enforcement By Heather Harris Michonski | February 8, 2022 Photo by Luis Pires, ’23 It didn’t take long for Sarah Carlozzi, ’24, to feel confident she’d made the right decision transferring to Bridgewater State University. “At my other school I tried my best to get my foot in […]
Jumpstarting the Blue Economy Rep. Deborah Ruggiero and Erin Donovan-Boyle There’s no better place to build and grow Rhode Island’s blue economy than Greater Newport. Growing a sustainable blue economy is an economic development strategy that attracts talent, creates jobs in coastal communities and leverages our strong defense, marine trades, manufacturing and high-tech industries. […]
Local Students named to Fall 2021 Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College COLCHESTER, VT (Grassroots Newswire) February 9, 2022 – The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College for the Fall 2021 semester. * Kayla Chaplin, a senior history / elementary education major from Blackstone (01504) and a graduate of Blackstone […]
Black History Month Challenge Announced for Rhode Island Youth Sponsored by Citizens and EVERFI, local essay competition on Black history in the community offers scholarship, new Apple MacBook Pro for winners PROVIDENCE, R.I: Citizens is partnering with EVERFI to raise awareness and provide educational opportunities focused on Black experiences as well as award eleven […]
Celebrate Québécois Cinéma at the Museum of Work & Culture Evening to Feature Cheese Tasting, Feature Film, and “You Be the Judge” for the RIIFF (WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – The Museum of Work & Culture invites the public to Ciné-Québec, an evening of Québécois Cinéma, on Thursday, March 3 at 5:30pm, in celebration of […]
