The Talking Heads (yes) “But, but, but, but what about CBGBs and Max’s Kansas City?” Were the Beatles from Germany just because they had a residency in Hamburg? David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth are RISD grads and therefore Rhode Islanders ’til the day they die. New York was just lucky they brought what they learned here and graced them with some RI culture. The … [Read more...] about A Definitive List Of Rhode Island Celebrities We Claim (And A Few We Don’t)
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Dunkin Renovation Forces Man To Try Honey Dew
WARWICK, R.I. — Local resident Liam Murphy was in for the shock of his life when he was greeted by a “Closed for Renovations” banner as he attempted to pull into his Dunkin drive-through, outraged sources confirmed. “I couldn’t believe my eyes! I barely needed a coffee after I was jolted awake by that disappointment,” said Murphy, still barely able to believe what he … [Read more...] about Dunkin Renovation Forces Man To Try Honey Dew
A Rhode Island Driver’s Guide To Etiquette
Opinion: A House Without Anchor-Shaped Drawer Pulls Is Not A Home
Picture this: you walk into a neighbor’s house, expecting to be greeted by the coastal charm a Rhode Island home is known for. But instead, as you open drawers and scour the pantry unannounced in a desperate search for coffee syrup, you’re met with an unfamiliar feeling—a slippery generic round knob. Nothing to grasp, no anchor-shaped drawer pull to greet your hand. Just an … [Read more...] about Opinion: A House Without Anchor-Shaped Drawer Pulls Is Not A Home
US Office Of Weights And Measures Declares Rhode Island As The Official Unit For Measuring California Wildfires
WASHINGTON, DC - Forget acreage, square miles, and even football fields, California has a new official method of measuring wildfires—Rhode Islands. Last week, the United States Office released a statement designating the unit of the “Rhode Island,” which is equal to the state of Rhode Island, as the unit of measure when observing and reporting on California … [Read more...] about US Office Of Weights And Measures Declares Rhode Island As The Official Unit For Measuring California Wildfires