How Does Sustainability & Climate Protection Fare in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill? Roddy Scheer July 10, 2025 Dear EarthTalk: Why are environmental advocates incensed about the content of Trump’s recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill?” —A.J., Newtown, PA The recently passed Republican-driven legislative and economic package has sparked intense backlash among environmentalists, who argue that its contents […]
New law establishes housing land bankLegislation creates program to transform unused properties into affordable housing STATE HOUSE – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Meghan E. Kallman and Rep. June S. Speakman has been signed into law, creating a land bank within the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation to accept property for redevelopment into housing. […]
Bill that requires valid IDs for registered contractors signed into law STATE HOUSE — Legislation introduced by Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith and Sen. Brian J. Thompson that requires all licensed contractor applicants produce a valid ID has been signed into law. Brian J. Thompson “This bill goes a long way to create a more level […]
Car with Wings Helps Newport Car Museum Celebrate Eighth Anniversary 1995 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Wows in World Car Gallery PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (July 10, 2025) – To celebrate its eighth anniversary, the Newport Car Museum, located in Portsmouth, R.I., has unveiled a truly special addition to its world-class collection: a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, custom finished […]
Bicentennial Poem Analysis to Capsulize Bristol’s History Bristol, R.I.- An historic poem that reexamined Bristol’s history from an 1880 perspective will be under analysis at a close reading on Thursday, July 17 at 7:00PM at Linden Place. Written on the occasion of Bristol’s Bicentennial celebration by Bishop Mark Anthony DeWolf Howe, the epic ten page […]
Thursday, July 17, 4 pm – 7pm Free for Members, $20 for general public Stoddard courtyard and Museum-wide Meet your sanctuary for the summer. The Museum is open late on the last four Thursdays of July. Whether you’re unwinding after work or enjoying a special date night, this is your spot for a rejuvenating summer […]
Nora BelcherSpirit of Plainville Social Media Coordinator The Spirit of Plainville kicks off its free summer concert series on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Come join us at Teleford Park, 142 South Street (Route 1A), Plainville, MA 02762, on Saturdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. There will be live music, food trucks and ice […]
Legislators launch pilot program to strengthen Rhode Island’s main streets “Our main streets have the potential to be the jewels of our 39 cities and towns, to act as vibrant economic, cultural and community hubs that enrich our entire state. While local organizations have worked hard to develop them, our main streets have suffered from […]
