Assembly OKs bill encouraging townhome development as affordable homeownership option STATE HOUSE – The General Assembly approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Meghan E. Kallman and Rep. June S. Speakman to encourage the development of attached single family homes, such as townhomes, which can offer more affordable opportunities in Rhode Island’s housing market. June S. Speakman […]
Exhibition Making History: 200 Years of American Art from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts On view June 14 to September 21, 2025 Discover a formidable collection of iconic works alongside stellar pieces by traditionally underrepresented artists. Making History: 200 Years of American Art presents 85 works from the historic collection of the Pennsylvania Academy […]
Mapping The Human Footprint On Earth Over Time Amishi Jain June 12, 2025 Dear EarthTalk: How has the human footprint on Earth changed over time? – B.K, via e-mail When humans began to intensify land use, they began to alter the landscape and ecology in lasting ways. The term “human footprint” has become ubiquitous in modern […]
Rhode Island House Minority Leader Chippendale Comments on the Assault Weapons Ban State House, Providence, RI – Rhode Island House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale offers the following statement in regard to the Assault Weapons Ban legislation: The passage of the amended Assault Weapons Ban marks a dark day for constitutional governance in Rhode Island. […]
POMHAM ROCKS LIGHTHOUSE DISPLAY AT RIVERSIDE LIBRARY During the month of July, Riverside Library will feature an exhibit of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse in their glass display case. The exhibit includes vintage postcards dating back to the turn of the century, as well as current photos of the historical Riverside light station. The exterior of The […]
RIPTA’s Summer Service Changes Effective Saturday, June 21, 2025 Express Beach Bus Returns for the Season Providence, Rhode Island…The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 21, 2025. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. RIPTA will make […]
Lawmakers approve bill to provide contractors with list of minority- and women-owned businesses STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Lammis J. Vargas and Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo to provide a list of minority-owned businesses to all contractors of state-funded public construction projects. The legislation, which now goes to the governor, is […]
THEATRE BY THE SEA’S 92ND SEASON CONTINUES WITH THE HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL WAITRESS WAKEFIELD, RI – In celebration of 92 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present the hit Broadway musical Waitress, which will be presented from June 25 – July 19, 2025. “So many regional theatres have been vying for the rights to produce […]
