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Monday, March 29, 2021 8:00 AM By Elise Swearingen

Put on Aretha Franklin’s hit “RESPECT” and settle in for a bit more female-focused knowledge…

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 8:00 AM By Elise Swearingen

Beyoncé was right when she asked — and answered — “who run the world? GIRLS.” That’s right, Lady…

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 8:00 AM By Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea

Rhode Island has a rich history of activism and engaged citizenry. As Secretary of State, I am…

Saturday, February 1, 2020 8:00 AM By Raymond Two Hawks Watson

Black History Month has arrived, and the Rhode Island community will focus its attention on the…

Sunday, August 25, 2019 7:00 AM By Elise Swearingen

The cornerstone was laid in 1875, and it’s been said that 12 men lost their lives building the…

Thursday, May 16, 2019 8:00 AM By Brent Runyon

Join the Providence Preservation Society for their 39 th Festival of Historic Houses on June 15–16…

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 1:00 PM By Brent Runyon

Downtown Providence has a long and surprising association with the LGBTQ community. As part of the…

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 1:00 PM By Nicholas Millard

The Providence Preservation Society brings back the Festival of Historic Houses this Friday, June 2…

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