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Come On Out to These 14 LGBTQ+-Friendly Bars in Rhode Island
Aka the swath of Downcity that makes for an easy gay-bar hop. Originally established in Woonsocket in 1947, Mirabar is Rhode Island’s oldest gay bar (and one of the longest running in the U.S.). It’s moved several times over the years, with its current location going strong — how can it not with a slogan like “When in doubt, come on out”? 15 Elbow St., Providence, 331-6761, facebook.com/mirabarri.
POLICE: Middletown man barricaded in home claimed he had guns, explosives
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — Middletown police responded to Jepson Lane on Monday June 10 at approximately 11 a.m. in an attempt to locate a suspect on a domestic-related warrant. Richard Perez, 36, was located at the scene, and police were informed he may have been having a mental health...
Warwick student-parent told she can’t walk across stage at graduation with her son
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — A high school student-parent in Warwick is graduating Wednesday, and all she wants is to walk across the stage with her son. Valerie Landry gave birth to her son, Grayson, in December of 2022, when she was 16 years old. “He’s one of my biggest...
NBC 10 I-Team: Johnson's Pond owners face more than $200,000 in new fines
The owners of Johnson’s Pond in Coventry are now facing $217,000 in fines issued by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management in the last week. DEM documents obtained and posted on social media by the Johnson’s Pond Civic Association show DEM alleges various violations by Soscia Holdings in relation to management of the pond in 2022.
House passes bill to double credit limit at Bally’s casinos
A pair of bills to double the credit limit at Rhode Island’s two casinos cleared the State House Tuesday evening, but not without some confusion from lawmakers on what’s in the legislation — including from legislative leaders. The House of Representatives voted 57-11 to pass an amended bill by Rep. Gregory Costantino, a Lincoln Democrat, […] The post House passes bill to double credit limit at Bally’s casinos appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Here are RI's top summer events: From parades to art festivals to Washington County Fair
The reward for making it through a cold and gray winter in Rhode Island is being able to get outside in summer. And if the siren song of the ocean isn’t tempting enough, organizations and municipalities across the state have a busy season of events to fill your warm summer days.
64 teacher assistants laid off in Coventry due to budget
(WJAR) — The Coventry public school system is cutting more than 60 teacher assistant positions due to financial strains. The school committee voted to lay off 64 teacher assistants at the end of the school year. A letter from the superintendent said, "This action is being taken because you...
See inside the most expensive home on the market in R.I.
Once a site for weddings, "Dragonline" sits on a famous point with unobstructed views of Newport Bridge all the way to Block Island and more. “Dragonline” sits upon a Jamestown, R.I., point tied to a traitor. “Originally, Bull Point, the site of Dragonline Studios, was part of a vast...
For RI lawmakers, end of session looms with votes on thorny issues
PROVIDENCE − On the next-to-last day of this year's legislative session, Rhode Island's part-time lawmakers voted on some of the thorniest and most controversial bills of the year. While some reflected hard-won compromises, one prompted an immediate call for a veto. Case in point: A bill to retroactively allow magistrates − who...
7 things you have to eat or drink in Rhode Island this summer and where to find them
The beauty of a Rhode Islander summer is legend. There's a lot to take in, from the Cliff Walk to pristine beaches; stunning coastal vistas to scenic rivers; and old-time lighthouses. Go back in time at Newport mansions and historic farms. Step inside to explore museums. Watch fires glow along the river in Providence on summer nights. Take in all the sights, sounds and aromas. But don't forget the food. The culinary scene is just as epic...
Manufacturing group lobbies R.I. legislators to narrow definition of ‘forever chemicals’
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have risen from relative obscurity to household name recognition in recent years. But a stealth opposition campaign mounted by an industry group of companies that make products containing the “forever chemicals” has driven end-of-session legislative debate deep into the weeds of molecular chemistry. At issue: whether a proposed phaseout […] The post Manufacturing group lobbies R.I. legislators to narrow definition of ‘forever chemicals’ appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Food prices got you down? Here are Appy Hour specials and more from across RI
There are few deals to be had by dining out on Friday or Saturday nights when restaurant tables are most in demand. But if you don't mind going out for lunch instead, or making a meal out of appetizers during early bird hours, you are in luck. From buck-a-shuck oysters...
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