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There's no way around it: Question 1 asking voters whether Rhode Island should hold a constitutional convention is likely to cause a fair amount of head scratching at the polls this November. The obscure process for recommending changes to the state's foundational text − which no one has participated in since 1986 − is difficult to explain in a documentary, let alone a couple of sentences on a crowded presidential-year ballot. ...

KINGSTON, R.I. – Aug. 28, 2024 – The Office of Naval Research has awarded a three-year, $418,300 grant to University of Rhode Island mechanical engineering assistant professor Ashutosh Giri for his project titled “Leveraging Novel Nanothermometries and First-principles Based Computational Frameworks to Uncover Disruptive EnergyTransfer Mechanisms in Nanostructures.”

Singer Billy Gilman married his partner Anthony Carbone over the weekend in Rhode Island. The one-time runner-up on The Voice chose a large horse farm to host more than 100 friends and family for the Aug. 23 ceremony. The couple started dating in late 2022 and became engaged 11 months...

There are positives and negatives to every traveling experience. The obvious “pro” is arriving at the destination. The “con” is typically getting there. Airports can be stressful, and in my experience, some airports are far superior to others. As a Rhode Islander, I am eternally grateful...

Several Rhode Island school districts welcomed students for the first day of school on Tuesday. First through twelfth grade returned to the classroom in West Warwick. Smithfield and East Greenwich also began the new school year. Kindergarteners will start in East Greenwich on September 3. Pre-K through ninth grade also...

Donna McGowan, Executive Director of The Alzheimer’s Association of Rhode Island visits The Rhode Show. Find out more about this incredible organization and how they are helping and supporting those who are touched by this disease. You can help by participating in one of the upcoming local walks! To...

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) is giving away grants up to $500 to communities across the state to clean up litter. The program is called the Litter-Free Rhode Island Microgrant Program. The grants are being made available as part of an effort to reduce litter and preserve...

This morning on The Rhode Home, we were joined by Ron Cardi of NIROPE, from Cardi’s Furniture and Mattresses, and Erik Wallin, Executive Director of Operation Stand Down Rhode Island. An an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, OSDRI is The Ocean State’s primary nonprofit resource for homeless and at-risk veterans...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Dunkin’ has come out with its fall flavors, and a Rhode Island favorite has been added to the lineup. Starting today, Dunkin’ Donuts will be offering a Dunkalatte, a brand new offering that features coffee milk. According to a release, the drink is...

Quincy, Mass. – Stop & Shop announced today that it will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery retailer with stores across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey plans to end sales of all tobacco products at all stores by August 31 as a part of the brand’s commitment to community wellness.

You'll find a new $6 breakfast meal deal and a signature drink Rhode Islanders might love. For all of the pumpkin-spice lovers and Dunkin’ enthusiasts, it is your time to shine. Today, the coffee chain announced its fall with new menu items and limited time offers to get you...

Scooter Braun is fanning the flames of his infamous feud with Taylor Swift. The former music manager, 43, took to his Instagram Stories on Tuesday, August 27, to troll his arch-nemesis, 34, after he viewed the film Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood, which highlights their public battle. "I finally watched it," Braun wrote alongside a picture of the poster for the juicy HBO documentary. That wasn't the only swipe he took at Swift, as in another update, he shared an article about the "Karma" singer's recent star-studded bash at her Rhode Island home and jokingly asked, "How was...

A North Smithfield School Committee candidate has resigned from a statewide Republican group after making a controversial comment about the son of Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Dunkin' has introduced a new coffee-milk-infused drink to its fall menu. The new Dunkalatte is a nod to Rhode Island’s official state drink. The drink mixes an espresso latte with coffee milk. However, the coffee milk used in the drink isn’t tied to any...

Rhode Island’s longest-running premiere sketch-comedy showcase, the Empire Revue, is a curation of original sketches and songs, with the music of the Empire Revue House Band featuring special guest comedians, musicians, and other performing artists. Summer is a great time to escape, and August 11, allowed us to do just that! The show is billed as “A convivial conga of comedy carousal! The Sparkling Beatniks have been working hard all summer on new music and material to make you laugh. The Beatniks are hot but the theater was cool, man! This is the perfect way to escape the doldrums of a steamy summer night!” Co-producer and stage manager Nicky Mariani-Wilson said, “This summer’s edition marks our 19th anniversary presenting the show, which debuted in 2005 at the AS220 main stage.” The musicians make their job look easy, but Mariani-Wilson clearly worked hard as she ran around changing out props between skits and musical acts. She runs the 2.25-hour production alongside co-producer/creator Keith Munslow, who also serves as host, band leader, and director. With Munslow on keys, the other members of the House Band include George Dussault (guitar, vocals), Rick Couto (drums), and Joe Potenza (bass). “The Sparkling Beatniks are a troupe of 12 people or so, but not every person in the troupe is necessarily able to be in every show,” explained Mariani-Wilson. Performers on the 11th included Wilbury veteran Dave Rabinow (NASA Mission Control, Piña Colada guy), Kelly Seigh (Grandma, Pina Colada Woman, Cop Singer), Russ Kellogg (Alien, Astronaut, Marshall), Kate Sayles (Game Show Contestant, Hermit), Stuart Wilson (The Dictator, Game Show Host), Tiffany Fenton (Bubbles Woman, Bartender, Bailiff), and guest Beatnik Chris Brunelle (Prisoner Contestant, Prisoner Singer). Other performers you might see in the future include Tina Wolstencroft, Rachel Winslow, Jimmy Sorel, Brian Elliot, and Jake Goldman. Standout performances included a sketch called “The Easy Way Out.” Stuart Wilson, who played a dictator, and his wife, portrayed by Kelly Seigh, hysterically tried to off themselves with cyanide. Another skit, called “Grandma Won’t Leave,” features a woman (Kelly Seigh) kissing an alien (Russell Kellogg). Too funny! What will they think up next? •

COVER ARTIST Jinghong Chen’s favorite season is autumn, conjuring up fond memories of jewel-toned foliage, apples and pumpkins, colonial brick homes, and cozy nights by a fireplace hearth. “Autumn in RI just makes me think of red. It is so warm, homey, nostalgic, and connects me to my roots,” she enthuses. The vibrant color is also a hallmark of Chinese cut paper art.

Scooter Braun realized “All Too Well” that he didn’t score an invite to the party of the summer. The 43-year-old took to social media to troll Taylor Swift after the singer threw a star-studded bash at her $17 million Rhode Island mansion over the weekend. Braun posted...

For this week’s episode of Artscape, an interview and studio session with Rhode Island band The Whelks, an acoustic trio defined by their three-part harmonies, and a shared love of early country, swing, and Rhode Island. Note: The following interview has been edited for length and clarity. TRANSCRIPT:. [Music:...

Drive along the highway and you’ll see plenty of big, attention-grabbing billboards with bright colors advertising Rhode Island’s few licensed cannabis retailers. But go inside one of those stores and you’ll be met with a sea of neutral colors: White, gray or black. Occasionally, there’s navy blue. Those neutral colors are by design, mostly to […]

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Providence man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court after a child molestation conviction, according to the office of Attorney General Peter F. Neronha. Richard Hernandez Fernandez, 23, was sentenced to nine years at the ACI on August 22. Fernandez will also be on...