RIPTA Celebrates 60 Years of Serving Rhode Islanders with a Yearlong Anniversary Celebration and a Vision for the Future of Public Transportation Providence, Rhode Island – For 60 years, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has connected Rhode Islanders to work, school, healthcare, and opportunity. Since its founding in 1966, RIPTA has grown from a […]
THEATRE BY THE SEA ANNOUNCES 2026 CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL WAKEFIELD, RI – In celebration of 93 Years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the summer schedule for Theatre By The Sea’s 2026 Children’s Festival Performances will be held on select Fridays in July and August. The Children’s […]
Howard Gardiner Cushing: Rediscoveries July 11, 2026 – December 31, 2027 Cushing Gallery In 2025, the Newport Art Museum presented Howard Gardiner Cushing: A Harmony of Line and Color, a landmark exhibition curated by Ricardo Mercado that brought renewed attention to one of Newport’s most significant artists. Drawing upon extensive research and loans from private collections, […]
One of the Largest Mountain Lion Exhibits in New England At the heart of Wild Cat Station, presented by The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, is a dramatic and intimate experience of a set of mountain lions in their natural New England habitat. Utilizing and transforming the former polar bear habitat, the sibling cats are home […]
RIPTA Extends 231 Flex On Demand Pilot on Northern Aquidneck Island Through December 2026 Service Originally Set to End in June Will Continue Through End of Year, Expanding Transit Access for Commuters and Major Employers FLEX VAN AT INNOVATE Newport, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that the pilot expansion of […]
Independence Week: Family Appreciation Day July 6 Monday, July 6th, 2026 Family Appreciation Day ALL DAY ⭐ Featured Event: Colony House Kids Tour – 1:00 PM ⭐ Free or Discounted Admission for Kids Under 12 on 7/6 Newport Historical Society | All Offerings Free for Kids with Discount Code FAMILY* *code will become active at 12:00 AM on July 6th* […]
Roadless Rule Protecting American Forests On The Chopping Block Shriya Surti June 27, 2026 Dear EarthTalk: What is the “roadless rule” and what will happen to our forests if the Trump administration succeeds in repealing it? —Chas Church, Portland, OR The Roadless Area Conservation Rule was established in 2001 under the Clinton administration to protect nearly […]
Renaissance Court Ongoing Since the Renaissance Court opened in 1933, it has served as a cultural meeting place for the City of Worcester and for Central New England, hosting performances and concerts, festive celebrations, and illuminating tours, demonstrations, and educational programs. The Renaissance Court is the gateway to the Museum’s Ancient Art, Asian Art, and European […]
