Academy award winner Ruth E. Carter is coming to New Bedford! NBAM has teamed up with the New Bedford Historical Society , New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park , New Bedford Free Public Library , the College of Visual and Performing Arts at UMass Dartmouth , and Rememory Consulting to bring you Uncommon Threads: The Works of Ruth E. Carter . Join us in […]
COMINGS AND GOINGS By John O. Harney Biden Taps R.I. Gov. Raimondo for Commerce, Boston Mayor Walsh for Labor President-elect Joe Biden nominated Rhode Island Gov. Gina M. Raimondo as the next U.S. secretary of commerce and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as the next U.S. secretary of labor. Raimondo, who chaired NEBHE’s Commission of Higher Education & Employability, will be succeeded in Rhode Island by Lieutenant Gov. Daniel J. McKee, […]
Playwright August Wilson Takes Center Stage on U.S. Postal Service Commemorative Forever Stamp The 44th stamp in the Black Heritage series honors playwright August Wilson (1945-2005), who brought fresh perspectives and previously unheard voices to the American stage. Between 1982 and 2005, Wilson wrote his acclaimed American Century Cycle. This series of 10 plays includes […]
5 Ways to Build More Equity in Your Home January 15 2021 Equity — or the share of your property you actually own — is a benefit to any homeowner. For one, it means more profits when it’s time to sell. On top of that, it can also give you cash when you need it […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine American hunters pay almost $800 million a year towards conservation programs through the purchase of state hunting licenses and fees. Credit: Tim Donovan for FWC, FlickrCC Dear EarthTalk: Are hunters really the biggest conservationists in America? – Joe W., Raleigh, NC Hunters do play a […]
Call for Photo Contest Theme for 2022 Calendar PAWTUCKET – With the successful release of the 2020 City Calendar, now is the time to leave your creative mark for the 2022 Pawtucket City Calendar. Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Photo Contest Organizer Patricia S. Zacks, and the City of Pawtucket call for suggestions on next year’s […]
BURGERS IN BURRILLVILLE Who does not like a juicy burger with fries every once in a while?! Here are some ideas if you have got that hankering… Restaurants located in and around Burrillville such as Cow’s Tail Deli and Creamery, Johnny’s Victory Diner and Serio’s Pizzarama; but also includes Hill’s Tavern in Chepachet and Quik Stop Deli in Slatersville are must-try-stops. They offer a […]
STRETCH OF BLACKSTONE RIVER BIKEWAY TO CLOSE THIS WEEK AS RIDOT REPAIRS THE MANVILLE BRIDGE PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is notifying the public that the section of the Blackstone River Bikeway underneath the Manville Bridge in Lincoln running in the South-North direction will be closed from January 18 through January 22 to […]
