Al’s Place in Woonsocket serves up Tourtière, a French-Canadian style of meat pie, in a tiny one-room diner, with a few red stools lining the counter….
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Attorneys Say Slow, But Steady Progress On Case Involving Metal Scrap Recycler
It’s been nearly two years since the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Attorney General filed a lawsuit against a metal…
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Artscape: RI’s Furniture Era Of Excellence On Display
For November’s Artscape, we visited New Haven, Connecticut, where an exhibit at the Yale University Art Gallery showcases the dramatic artistry of…
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New Exhibit At The State Archives Traces History Of Rhode Island’s Indigenous People
An array of photos and documents now on display at the State Archives chronicles the history of indigenous peoples in Rhode Island. The area was once…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
October beckons, with playoff baseball, autumnal beauty, and the run-up to the deciding of legislative races. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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In Downtown Providence, A Forgotten Piece Of Architectural History
Few people know that Providence is home to a plaza designed by the architect I.M. Pei, the man behind the famous pyramids outside the Louvre Museum in…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Labor Day’s True Meaning
Labor Day marks the end of summer. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay reminds us that this holiday that honors workers once meant much more in Rhode…
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Now Here This: Life At The Museum
Rhode Island Public Radio is airing a new series in partnership with Now Here This, a storytelling group at Brown University. On the last Friday of…
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Washington County Fair Marks 50 Years Of Livestock Competitions And More
The Washington County Fair turns 50 on Wednesday, and the anniversary festivities begin with a birthday cake eating contest. As you might expect, the…
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The Pulse: Johnson & Wales Cereal Exhibit Reveals Swinging Pendulum Of Health Advice
Nutrition advice seems to change from one moment to the next – don’t eat fat, eat fat, don’t eat carbs, eat carbs. A new exhibit at Johnson and Wales…