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Rhode Island’s CRMC will consider designating a disputed right-of-way as public, challenging wealthy homeowners’ long-standing efforts to keep the beach private
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Hot rocks, seaweed, and clams are the core elements of this ancient style of cookout, which a Quaker meeting in Dartmouth, Mass., has held annually since the 1880s
What started as a grassroots art fair is now a growing celebration of local creativity—featuring live performances, interactive murals, and a welcoming space for artists and families alike
The Providence-based arts organization started in 1985 as a place for unjuried and uncensored art. AS220 founder Bert Crenca tells us about the early days in run-down buildings. And we hear from two of the leaders today, Anjel Newman and Janay Pina, about how AS220 is continuing the tradition today. Plus: a preview of their block party: Foo Fest!
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New Bedford’s Portuguese-language library branch will remain open to the public, New Bedford’s mayor said yesterday in a press release
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On July 5, thousands of Cape Verdeans in Massachusetts and Rhode Island will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the West African country’s independence. Morning host Luis Hernandez spoke with two people from the region who will be honored at a national celebration in Washington, D.C.
Rhode Island’s Teatro en El Verano is Celebrating its 10th Anniversary
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Faced with a mandate to increase public school funding by $15 million per year, Providence is planning to levy its biggest tax increase in over a decade
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From Providence to panel workshops, Rhode Islanders have honored lives lost to AIDS through art, healing, and decades of community remembrance