FRIAS ON CHANGING HOUSE RULES Warwick, RI –   In an opinion column, entitled “Democracy at the State House” published this week in the Cranston Herald and Warwick Beacon , R.I. Republican National Committeeman Steven Frias recommends significant changes to the Rules governing the R.I. House.     Here is an excerpt:   “The House […]

Hyacinths: the pearls of springtime WHITE PEARL It’s time to rejoice: spring is almost here! Celebrate it with the colors and sweet scent of hyacinths. These ‘pearls of springtime’ will take you on a spring breeze into that season of the year we’ve been looking forward to for so long.   A spectacular display This […]

Dear EarthTalk: Has the recent “border wall” shutdown affected the federal government’s ability to safeguard our air and water quality and otherwise protect our environment and public lands?     — Peter Nicholson, via e-mail   No one is happy about the recent partial shutdown of the federal government in the U.S. as President Trump plays […]

Short Story Writing Workshops for Teens Whether you have been writing for years or are just starting out, TLC’s 3-week Short Story Writing Workshop for Teens will help you get in touch with your creativity, get your ideas onto the page, and connect with other writers your age in a fun and supportive space. Participants […]

RIPTA and Quonset Launch Pilot Program Bringing Transit Service to Quonset Business Park Free Trial Period Will Be Offered Through Mid-April 2019 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) announced the launch of a pilot program to bring bus service to businesses at the Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown.  This […]

6/10 Interchange Project As part of the 6/10 Interchange Reconstruction Project, motorists can expect the following changes: Rte. 6 East, all traffic shifted to the left just after the Hartford Ave. exit. Both eastbound and westbound lanes are narrowed and located on the westbound side of the highway. Rte. 6 East at Broadway, exit closed […]

Atlantic Beach Hospitality Announces New Brand Flag – Wyndham Newport Hotel Local Ownership & Management Group Brings Wyndham Brand to Newport County NEWPORT, RI – Atlantic Beach Hospitality – a family-owned management company boasting 40+ years of industry experience in the local Rhode Island community – announces today the Wyndham Newport Hotel, converting the 143-room property in […]

R.I. African Heritage Civil Rights History Exhibit to Open in February RIBHS, RIHPHC, and RIHS Invite Public to Attend NPS-Supported Project; Includes Teacher Workshop   PROVIDENCE, R.I. (January 11, 2019) – The Rhode Island Historical Society (RIHS), the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society (RIBHS), and the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) invite […]