Seeking Answers International student finds her place as researcher By Heather Harris Michonski PAULINA AGUILAR As a first-time researcher Paulina Aguilar, ’23, admits she was initially nervous about participating in Bridgewater State University’s nationally recognized undergraduate research program. “Sometimes we think of research as collecting data in a lab or it’s science-based,” […]
THIS WEEK”S MUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND CELEBRATE National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022, for the duration of our new exhibition we will be featuring related artists as our weekly muse. MARÍA MARTÍNEZ-CAÑAS “I am an artist who works with the medium of photography” María Martínez-Cañas is a photographer who always wants to push […]
Commissioner’s Weekly Field Memo to Friends of Education East Providence Teacher Wins “Oscars of Teaching” On World Teachers’ Day, Hennessey Elementary School in East Providence welcomed leaders from across the state for a surprise of a lifetime for one of our outstanding educators. Third grade teacher Emily Rendine received a $25,000 […]
EARTH TALK MANUFACTURED HOUSES Manufactured homes can be greener than traditional houses if they are designed and built that way. Credit: Wes Dickinson, FlickrCC Dear EarthTalk: How do manufactured homes stack up against traditionally constructed houses in terms of energy efficiency and overall environmental footprint? —Jen Jackson, via email As one might […]
4 Ways to Prevent Water Damage at Home October 14, 2022 Homes often get a lot of water exposure in the back half of the year due to storms and winter weather. And that doesn’t even include the internal issues that can cause water damage, like undetected plumbing problems. It’s important to […]
Haga clic aquí para español Dear Neighbor, As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, I would like to acknowledge all of the profound contributions our Hispanic community has made in our city, state and throughout our nation. Providence is a community of immigrants, and together, our unique perspectives, culture and […]
CALL to MAKERS for the 9th Annual “re-Tree Outdoor Exhibition A Festive Showcase of trees created with Recycled Materials” Open to individuals, kids & families, community organizations, businesses and art enthusiasts of all ages. Registration for this event begins on October 12th and runs thru November 18th. The Outdoor Exhibit will open on Bright Night December 2nd 2022 and will be […]
Arts in the Village Presents Ekstasis Duo on November 12 On Saturday, November 12, cellist Natasha Farny and pianist Eliran Avni will appear for the first time in the Arts in the Village Concert Series. Their program, titled “From the Shadows,” will feature the Romantic dreams of Viennese composers Alexander Zemlinsky and his brilliant student, Alma […]
