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Elise Swearingen

Elise Swearingen is the former leisure sales manager for the PWCVB and an all-around rabble-rouser.

The Best Halloweenies in Providence

HALLOWEENIES! Yup, you heard me right. Who says that hot dogs are just summer fare? Not me, give me all the brats, saugys, wieners, frankfurters and dawgs you got. Nothin’ says fall to me like mustard-colored sweaters, so why not let this inspire your plate as well? Fall is the perfect time to…

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Ghosts at City Hall

The cornerstone was laid in 1875, and it’s been said that 12 men lost their lives building the ornate five-story building we know as Providence City Hall. Samuel Thayer was the architect and had huge dreams of creating a lasting and inspiring structure. Built before electricity, all the lights were…

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All Aboard the Wickford to Providence Train

With train service from Providence to Wickford Junction starting at just $3.50, there are a million reasons why you should leave your car at home and take the train. But besides the easiest way to access the train station (the train makes a stop at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport…

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29 Things to Do in Providence for Leap Day

Leap Year (Day) is one of my favorite days. It’s far more special than a regular holiday as it only comes every four years! To me, it’s an entire day to do whatever you want — the equivalent of an adult snow day. I look forward to this day and make a plan to try something new, whether it’s a new…

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