West Bay Community Theater presents “Grease” – In Concert

West Bay Community Theater will present an in-concert production of the classic ‘50s musical “Grease” on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. on the North Kingstown Town Beach.  This production of “Grease” is music-focused, with minimal staging, in addition to multimedia support (live video enhancement and show-related imagery). All music will be live with no pre-recorded … Read more

Providence’s port community punches back against pollution

Monica Huertas and her husband wanted to move to Providence’s Washington Park because it was the only neighborhood they could afford. Once homeless, they now had jobs in social work and construction, and they were ready to have a place of their own. When they finally found a home they liked nine years ago, they … Read more

Community brews up thousands of dollars to stop Providence tea shop from closing

A Providence business that has seen busier days got some extra help from fellow merchants and strangers. Locals and other small businesses raised thousands of dollars for Black Leaf Tea Cafe on Valley Street. It is a space where tea, culture, and community meet. Chicago transplant Amber Jackson said she built the loose-leaf tea company … Read more

Cranston parish invites community to pray for Jamaica amid hurricane

Elizabeth Turley and Vallery Maravi 7 mins ago CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — On Sunday, June 23, the congregation at Holy Apostles Church celebrated a group of parishioners who had just arrived back in Rhode Island, thanking God for their safe return from a weeklong mission trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica. Just over a week later, … Read more