FOOD & DRINK

Rhode Island, despite its small size, has produced a notable array of talented musicians who have made significant impacts in various genres. From the soulful voice of Dicky Barrett, frontman of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, to the haunting melodies of Mark Mulcahy from Miracle Legion, Rhode Island’s music scene boasts diversity and depth. The state’s musical heritage also includes the folk-inspired sounds of singer-songwriter Dan Hicks and the pop-rock flair of John Cafferty, known for his band Beaver Brown. Rhode Island has not only nurtured local talent but also influenced national music trends through artists like David Correia of The Cowsills, whose family band achieved iconic status in the 1960s with hits like “The Rain, the Park & Other Things.” Additionally, the state has been home to musicians like Billy Gilman, whose early success in country music showcased Rhode Island’s ability to produce stars across genres. This article delves into the top ten most popular singers from Rhode Island, celebrating their contributions to music and their enduring influence on both local and global stages.

Even if living at a mall isn’t a fantasy of yours, the Secret Mall Apartment documentary will blow your mind a bit. Growing up in the ’80s and coming of age with ’90s pop culture was a trip. I can remember my friends and I chilling at the mall Food Court and babbling about how long we could last if we lived there. Taco Bell for every meal, endless music at Sam Goody.

Mystic Aquarium is working to remove a dead Common Dolphin that was found at Third Beach in Middletown.

For many people throughout New England, there are stories and fond memories wrapped around one regionally-based pizza chain, Papa Gino's. Papa Gino's has dubbed itself "New England's favorite neighborhood pizza", and had more than 150 regional locations at the height of its success. But a 2018 bankruptcy filing caused Papa...

In 1978, David DiGregorio started his vintage business, filled with antique jewelry, vintage rings, and baseball cards. By 1992, DiGregorio, of North Kingstown, RI, was selling all these items and more at the Brimfield Flea Market. But things have changed since then. If you purchase a product or register for...

There is much debate about the oldest restaurant, tavern, and pub in America. Most of it comes from me and friends, who talk about this more than we should. What makes the "oldest" anything really the oldest? What's the difference between a tavern, restaurant, or pub? Could they all be one in the same, or three separate types of establishments? The answer is all of the above.

For such a small state, Rhode Island’s sure hiding a lot of natural gems, isn’t it? Well, that’s just part of what makes living here so amazing. Just when we think we’ve seen it all, we discover something new to us. Whether you’ve been to this wildlife sanctuary in Bradford, Rhode Island, or not, you’ll probably want to add it to your must-visit list. It promises plenty of natural beauty and a bit of quiet in an otherwise busy world.

BRISTOL – The president of Roger Williams University won a $1 million lottery prize in February and didn't know it until this month. Ioannis Miaoulis bought a ticket for the $333 million Feb. 2 Mega Millions drawing while at Stop & Shop on Metacom Avenue. His numbers: 11-22-42-64-69, plus a "Mega Ball" number of 19. Now, Miaoulis knows the odds against winning are astronomical, so he doesn't play the lottery often. "But it's kind of fun once in a while to get a ticket," he said. "You buy a dream for $10."

NEWPORT – The HBO series "The Gilded Age," set and filmed in part in Newport, picked up five Emmy Award nominations Wednesday for its second season. The show, created by Julian Fellowes, who also created the popular period drama "Downton Abbey," is nominated for Best Drama Series, according to a list published by NBC News. It is up against "The Crown," "Fallout," "The Morning Show," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," "Shogun," "Slow Horses" and "3 Body Problem."

Quincy, Mass. — Stop & Shop, a grocery store chain based in the Boston suburb of Quincy, has announced plans to close 32 locations by the end of this year. Situated throughout the Northeast, the stores — described in a press release as “underperforming” — are located in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. According to the grocer, the affected stores will shutter on or before Nov. 2. Associates at the locations will be offered other employment within the company.

What began as a COVID pivot project, Latin Soul BBQ has gone from popping up around the state with Latin-inspired BBQ to finding a summer home base at Foolproof Brewing Company in Pawtucket. "I was laid off during COVID and always wanted to do something on my own," says founder Jose Rodrigo. He started small, selling plates out of his apartment, and quickly grew into the pop-up space in 2022 to reach a larger audience. Today Rodrigo is fully committed to his BBQ dreams. "I wanted to do something a little different but still familiar so people wouldn’t stray away."

WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said it is accepting dogs and cats from a shelter in Lake Jackson, Texas which was affected by Hurricane Beryl. RISPCA said that it is expecting 13 dogs and up to 40 cats and...

Travelers can get to Florida aboard the low-cost carrier. Breeze Airways will service a second Granite State airport beginning this fall, the airline announced on Wednesday. The low-cost carrier, which launched three years ago, will begin flying at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease in October. Breeze made its New Hampshire debut in June at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, with flights to Orlando and Charleston, S.C.

CHARLESTOWN, R.I. — Two massive creatures from European folklore have moved permanently into Ninigret Park. At 16 feet tall and made of recycled wood, the two trolls, lounging in wooded nooks, come with a message: Be kind to nature and reuse everything. The trolls are the work of Danish...

The Secret Garden Committee of the Benefactors of the Arts has listened to Mother Nature, the Farmers' Almanac, Father Time as well as the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)… "This year’s Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be extremely active, putting tens of millions of Americans in the eastern half of the country at risk from flooding and damaging winds, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center warn." Combined with potential high summer heat – there’s too much risk. So, they have decided to cancel the September 2024 Tour and will revisit holding one in 2025.

The music prodigy has played in around 50 countries and various cities across the U.S. since he started piano lessons at the age of 2.

Linden Place Manion’s Slave Trade Walking Tours Continue this Summer. Linden Place Museum invites you to join our walking tours of Linden Place Mansion and downtown Bristol, focusing on the DeWolf Family’s significant role in the transatlantic slave trade. The DeWolf family, prominent in Bristol during the 18th and early 19th centuries, was among the largest slave traders in New England.

It's been six years since 'Toys R Us' and 'Babies R Us' locations across the area closed their doors after the company filed for bankruptcy. Now parents are going to be able to shop the beloved baby store once again. Much like when 'Toys R Us' began it's comeback four...

VICTORIA DALPE: Alone in the woods, some of us find solace. In that solace, some of us find fear – afraid of what lurks in the shadows or what lurks within? Victoria Dalpe is a Rhode Island horror writer. She delves into the complexities of our tortured nature in her book series “Selene Shade: Resurrectionist For Hire.” Dalpe, a member of the Horror Writers and New England Horror Writers Associations, has always been fascinated with stories. Disillusioned with museum work and desk jobs, she took a significant career pivot to focus on writing. Years later, she has 40-plus short stories in different horror anthologies and is a massive figure in RI’s horror literature scene. Her latest publication is Book One of a series. Meet Selene Shade, “a resurrectionist for hire who may have taken on the wrong case.” In Dalpe’s world, a resurrectionist for hire is someone paid to bring people back from the dead. Dalpe comments, “Everyone in the book is just a little askew of what you could expect. I like taking fantasy and making it mundane.” The read, she says, is “fun and fast. The world is in peril. People are getting murdered, but it isn’t nihilistic. It has a little bit for everyone.” Her first installment in the series comes out in September, with a book release party at Lovecraft Arts and Sciences on the 20th from 6 – 8pm. While you wait for Book One to drop, you can read her highly-rated short story collection Les Femmes Grotesques and her novel Parasite Life. Or, you can take her advice and enjoy the virtues of RI summer; “the best part – all the oysters and lobsters everywhere. Oh, and the seagulls stealing your french fries.”

Do you ever wonder where your food comes from? Or how the cabbage in the premade coleslaw gets from the farmer to the supermarket? Cranston’s Eastland Foods is the local linchpin of the produce supply chain. Eastland Foods has been owned and operated by owner Tony DeMarco’s family since...