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Watch the news on television, and you’re bound to see something that’s alarming to the senses within the first five minutes. Surfing the internet can be even worse with the amount of … more
John and James Sullivan of Warwick were siblings with five years between them. They may have had a connection, however, stronger than space and time. The boys were the sons of Daniel Sullivan … more
I have fully embraced the magic of Amazon, with my Prime membership, nearly everything I need materializes on my doorstep the very next day. Alas, gone are the days of leisurely Friday night shopping … more
Valentine’s Day tends to garner polarizing reactions. Those in a happy relationship are making plans to do something special with their significant other, while those who are single either poke … more
My daughter, Marie, needed major surgery, so I flew in to take care of her. Since her home is quite lively—with her girlfriend, her girlfriend’s elderly mom, and three energetic young … more
North Providence native Ace Aceto has a variety of professions. He’s an author, podcaster, live show producer, an actor and a voiceover artist. And now, add stand-up comedy. As part of a show … more
Back in the 19th and early 20th centuries, few things were as terrifying as hearing a cry of “Mad dog!” Wild-eyed canines, yelping and foaming at the mouth were to be feared as much as … more
If there’s anything most of us can agree on, it’s that pizza is deliciously awesome. Whether you like basic cheese, or something more adventurous like buffalo chicken, you really … more
Whenever one goes out to their local establishment to have a few drinks, it’s wise to have some grub to go along with it. You’re less likely to be a bumbling fool by the time you leave … more
For the Cranston singer-songwriter Rob Davis, 2024 was a big year. He played a ton of gigs across Rhode Island and Massachusetts while also opening for mainstream country acts like Locash and Matt … more
A German baron invented the “dandy horse” in 1817 – a frame with two wheels attached to it which served as a human-powered mode of transportation. The bicycles became popular in … more
Last month we snuck away for a quick weekend trip and got a surprise at the hotel check-in—a $150-a-night “damage deposit” tacked onto the bill. Apparently, this was in case we … more
Richard Young and Sam Strange have been performing all over the globe for more than a decade with their brand of comedic illusion in various incarnations. In turn, they’ve received rave reviews … more
My New Year kicked off with a fabulous party celebrating our fiftieth anniversary, masterfully organized by my bestest friend, Karen and three of my kiddos—Francis, Steven, and Dinora. Before … more
Eight-year-old Antonio Testa, the son of shoemaker Saverio Testa and his wife Mary of Penn Street in Johnston, awoke in the middle of the night on August 23, 1923. His loud crying attracted his … more
For the past couple of years, The Gilded Age Orchestra of Newport has been exploring the era of The Gilded Age through the musical history of “The City by The Sea.” Along with its mission … more
For the past 50 years, the Warwick Center for the Arts has been a hub for creativity for the city it inhabits and the surrounding areas. The organization, located within the old Kentish Artillery … more
For the past couple of years, Scott Corneau has been giving the music scene around Rhode Island a fresh jolt of rhythmic electronica. In a time where the sonic creativity around the area is … more
Sixty vehicles followed the black hearse through Cranston and into the hallowed grounds of Oaklawn Cemetery. Two marching bands in the mournful procession sent haunting notes drifting on the autumn … more
Growing up, my family’s Christmases were very low-key affairs. As a young child, we had the tradition of me hiding in my bedroom on Christmas morning while “Santa” made his stealthy … more
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