Depending on where you’re staying, Trader Joe’s for groceries, Bin32 for Beer/Wine and Dave’s for coffee. All right on the same street.

Weekends are birthday party time. It’s insane all Saturday and Sunday. I’d try after work

I’d argue those same issues are true for the larger carriers as well.

Air travel is basically a Greyhound bus with wings. Long gone are the days when you could consistently rely on a flight a few hours later if yours is canceled.

If you’re concerned at all about this then get involved with your school committee. They’re elected positions and they aren’t usually competitive races. In EP one Ward had a candidate who was part of the Gaspee project and had spoken at events discussing subverting school boards and also featuring Proudboys as speakers. She was beaten because she was outed and an organized resistance put up. Fight now, not later.

I don’t know if it’s an official rookery but I see them all the time on the Barrington/Riverside line. There’s a parking spot for birdwatching on 114 in Barrington where you could park to see them. It’s 5 minutes from the EP/Seekonk Home Depot spot another poster mentioned. There’s actually two birdwatching spots right there, one in Barrington and another a little closer to the radio station

But that also means the only way is up!

I loved it and the potato salad was fantastic. Can’t wait to go back.

Yep that’s central EP.

Im not sure if you’re new to the area overall so forgive me if this is redundant. If you’re near the Henderson check out HoneyBird. I finally got there and really liked it.

And if you haven’t ventured to Riverside square for Borealis they have the best coffee around.

Kent Heights area I assume? That central EP area has a lot of that going. That and perfectly manicured small shrubs and trees.

Bonus points for a Mary in a half shell

It’s a Portuguese/Cape Veridian thing. East Providence is full of them.

The upstairs kitchen is the “show” kitchen. My friends that had these had a full getup like burner covers so you wouldn’t even see them. They literally never used the upstairs kitchen. They tended to have a show living room as well that had furniture covered in plastic and too we’re not allowed in there.

They actually cooked in the downstairs kitchen.

Perfect time for the “we don’t do that here” Black Panther/Wakanda meme.

Rhode Island news peaked with this report from the great Sean Daily the peak of Rhode Island television news

The Strand hasn’t been the same since the 90s when it was a dedicated music venue. This was back when Lupos was in the old Woolworth building and there were a few other venues like babyhead etc.

The plus side back then was they had a ton of regional and newer/smaller national acts. I saw Alanna Miles there lol. The downside back then was that it was a total dump.

Then they closed and reopened later in partnership with Lupos. They cleaned it up a little but I think that arrangement sucked. The band shows were too early and then the weird club shows were eating into the music. I saw better than Ezra during that time and the lighting people for the Strand club night actually started setting up lights and stuff while BTE were playing. I thought a fight was going to break out onstage. It was bad.

And now as other posters commented they aren’t a choice spot. Boston has MGM music hall and others that fill that niche. And without live nation dollars it’s hard to compete.

One thing about public transit in Rhode Island and in New England generally is the stops aren’t labeled well, built adequately and or/maintained and the routes aren’t marked clearly. The system isn’t easy to use and that will always impact ridership. A faded band with an old logo on a telephone pole on the side of the street is not an appropriate way to indicate that’s where a bus to a specific location stops. The dearth of sidewalks in most RI towns makes it even more precarious.

I’d fully support zero-fare. It would be great as part of a larger overhaul that clearly shows how to get people to different places throughout the state.

I saw this morning’s rant and thought the exact same thing. Then I thought “didn’t I unfollow these characters?”

We’re Weaver regulars and their programs are fantastic. I believe their Head librarian (Ms Pam) is now in charge of all EP libraries. There’s also some good cafes in the area like Cafe Zara and Borealis for pre/post caffeination.

We had no issues with their Pvd Pittsburgh flight. We’ll be using it again.

I thought the Landings was Bristol?

I chime in with haven’t you lungfish ever heard of, leaving the goddamn pond

Their BLT is Magical

If you don’t mind my plug for leaving providence, The Galactic Theatre in Warren is exactly what you’re looking for. Love that place.

Riverside has a lot to offer if you’re starting a family (IMO). And the demographic of senior citizens in single family homes is currently very high so there will be a lot of homes coming up for sale there in the next few years.

Grassy Plains park in riverside has two tennis courts also marked for pickle ball. They were just done last year but you will need to bring your own net.

The art museum is great as well

And now in Bristol too! They’ve got a liquor license and a much bigger space there.