Dining and revelry have long drawn visitors to Pawtuxet Village. That tradition continues today, with a range of restaurants part of the village’s thriving business community. On Tuesday, … more

For the past 31 years, Rhode Island students in grades four through eight have competed for top honors in the Rhode Island Geography Bee and the chance to travel to the national contest in … more

Judy and Jonathan Knight love hiking, which goes a long way in explaining why they have a meadow for a garden. To the untrained eye, much of their Warwick Neck lot may appear as if the Knights … more

Atwood Greenhouses in Cranston was bustling on a recent Thursday as patrons enjoyed a bright, beautiful spring day. The sun illuminated the spectrum of colors lining the aisles, one of owner and … more

Cranston native Justin Bibee has devoted his life to the advancement of human rights. His extensive resume includes time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco, an intern with the United Nations … more

“All girls, for girls” is the concept that Kerri Kelleher puts forward when it comes to the new Flare Lacrosse program. Kelleher – who has been coaching Cranston youth lacrosse for a number … more

Setting the tempo: Noya, RIPO's multitasking resident conductor, has no plans to slow down By DON FOWLER Perhaps best known for his conducting of the popular Summer Pops concerts at Narragansett Beach, Roger Williams Park, the Bristol Fourth of July more

Outdoor concerts and summer go hand in hand – especially at Cranston’s Garden City Center.Paul Borrelli of North Providence-based Borrelli Event Services remembers the early days of the … more

For most people, the line that separates summer and fall comes at either the beginning of September or the equinox on Sept. 23. That doesn’t go for the folks in Johnston, though. Mayor Joseph … more

The Gaspee Days Committee is working to keep its brand alive throughout the year, and its first-ever fall event on Oct. 12 is the first step to achieving that goal. The Gaspee Fall-Out – the … more

The sense of community at the heart of the annual Race for Matt and Grace was on display this past Monday night. Jack and Sallyann DiIorio opened their Johnston home to a board meeting, attended … more