Dear Friend, SONIA As we approach three months of this State of Emergency—and an uncertain summer— I wanted to give you an update on the past few weeks, and share with you my priorities for the month ahead. First, some good news: On May 28, the Legislature passed a comprehensive data/health disparities billthat will help us sustain a spotlight on the deep disparities of this crisis and better […]
OLD TOWN CONFLUENCE FIRST CHURCH IN OLD ATTLEBOROUGH BY DON DOUCETTE I’ve always been interested with the thought of the earliest proprietors settling the original Old Town neighborhood, chose in fact to put down roots at the combined eastern base of Red Rock Hill and Walnut Hill near the early precinct dividing line of old […]
“For my part, I’ve always marveled at Hillsdale College’s long, and often lonely, stand for freedom in America.” —Vice President Mike Pence, in his address to the Hillsdale College Class of 2018 Dear Fellow American, There was a time many years ago when college campuses were the focal point of passionate yet civil debate. […]
Happy Friday! My dedication this Friday is for the Class of 2020! Here is a little Disney song that reminds you that “anything your heart desires will come to you.” Congratulations and best wishes to all the graduates. May all your dreams come true! Click here for your weekly video dedication ! KLS […]
The RHODE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY Auction Is Officially Open! So what are you waiting for?…Bid Now! Place Your Bid. Whether you’re looking for something unique for yourself, searching for a gift for a special someone, or looking to add a little adventure to your life, you’re sure to find something in our auction. Every […]
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATED 15TH YEAR IN COLLABORATION WITH ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY AND CURATED BY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS BRISTOL, RI • Awards for the top films screened at the 15th Annual Roving Eye International Film Festival have been announced. The Festival created by the Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) in partnership with Roger Williams University kicked off April 27th and ran through […]
Now Available Watch our conversation with Stephanie Fortunato and Micah Salkind of the Providence Dept. of Arts, Culture, and Tourism and Brown University Public Health expert Brandon Marshall about the recently announced Arts and Culture Re-Emergence Self Assessment Tool, and The Road to Reopening. Available for streaming now on Facebook,YouTube, and on our site at thewilburygroup.org/streaming View the first episode, a conversation between Josh Short and […]
LTE on eviction protections from Sen. Euer and Rep. Knight REPRESENTATIVE JASON KNIGHT Rhode Island is on the precipice of a cataclysmic housing disaster stemming from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. But swift, decisive action would avert this crisis. On Monday, the courts will open and landlords may begin filing for evictions, although in […]
