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Providence Event Series lineup announced

Providence Event Series lineup announced

The lineup for this season’s Providence Event Series has been announced. The series will take place at the ALEX AND ANI City Center in late summer and fall.MORE

Hasbro creates custom Chewbacca Mom action figure

Hasbro creates custom Chewbacca Mom action figure

She was invited to the toymaker’s Rhode Island headquarters last week and presented with an action figure with her head on Chewbacca’s body that comes complete with a removable mini Chewbacca maskMORE

PHOTOS: Miss Rhode Island 2016 crowned in Newport

PHOTOS: Miss Rhode Island 2016 crowned in Newport

Shruti Nagarajan, a 24 year old student at Brown University, was crowned Miss Rhode Island 2016. Kate DePetro, a 16 year old student at East Greenwich High School, was crowned Miss Rhode Island’s Outstanding Teen.MORE

Travel and Leisure Magazine ranks Providence #3 favorite city

Travel and Leisure Magazine ranks Providence #3 favorite city

Readers of Travel and Leisure Magazine have ranked Providence as America’s third favorite city. According to the magazine, The Rhode Island capital woos travelers with hip locals, walkable streets and charming public spaces. But the city closes the deal with its wealth of edible specialties, like grilled pizza at Al Forno or Bacaro, and the java laced with sweet coffee…MORE

“PVDFest” arts and culture festival to return to Providence in June

“PVDFest” arts and culture festival to return to Providence in June

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza announced Wednesday that PVDFest will return to the city June 2-5 and will “transform streets in the heart of Providence into a celebration of art, music, food, performance and more.” The four days of citywide events will culminate on Saturday, June 4, beginning with a free celebration that will turn spaces downtown into…MORE

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