When Leslie Moore entered the scene in Pawtucket, she and her business, Core Collaboratives, helped to turn around Main Street in the downtown district by transforming the Grant Building on Main Street into a hub of black-owned businesses that includes a food court, hair salon, vintage clothing store, and community meeting space. According to historic… Continue reading BIPOC Entrepreneurs Transform Main Street in Pawtucket
Author: Patti McAlpine
The Flower Shack
2352 Mendon Road Cumberland, RI 02864 Flowers is their passion. They have flowers for all occasions, holidays, sympathy, weddings. They also offer garden design, and seasonal plants. The Flower Shack
Galentine’s Day – Celebrating Friendship
It’s not always about lovers… celebrate friendships too! Galentine’s Day originated from the popular sitcom Parks & Recreation with character Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), and it’s about celebrating female friendship. It is typically celebrated on February 13th, the night before Valentine’s Day. Like other sitcom inspired holidays – Friendsgiving and Festivus – Galentine’s Day has… Continue reading Galentine’s Day – Celebrating Friendship
The Burrito Bowl ReFuel
100 Higginson Avenue Lincoln, RI 02865 Located inside R1 Karting. Refuel with Tacos, burrito bowls, Nachos, and Quesadillas. Build your own. Kid’s meal available. The Burrito Bowl Refuel #North America
Rise to Black – Sharing the Stories of Black America
The Month of February is Black History or African-American History Month. First designated in 1976, Black History Month celebrates the achievements of African Americans and their central role in U. S. History. Learn More. As we celebrate Black History Month in the Blackstone Valley, we would like to shine a light on some of our… Continue reading Rise to Black – Sharing the Stories of Black America
Liberty Farm & Carriage Company
60 Ironmine Road Harrisville, RI 02830 Currently offering private horse-drawn carriage rides by appointment. Offering private horse-drawn wagon rides & other horse-drawn services for weddings, funerals, and parades. Truck and Tractor wagon rides and hayrides. Pony rides also available. Liberty Farm & Carriage Company
Intentions by Christina
5 CENTRE ST, East Providence, RI (401) 288-2773 Enchanted Gift Boutique Featuring Crystal Candles, Enchanted Bath and Body, Crystals and Gifts. Hours: Saturday, 12-6 pm; Sunday, 12-4 pm Intentions by Christina
Blackstone Valley Food Scene
Did you hear?… Cow’s Tail Deli and Creamery took top honors with their “Cow’s Tail Burger” in the recent Burrillville Burger Week. Take a trip to Rhode Island’s northwest corner to try one for yourself and see what the buzz is about. Plus, the restaurant deals continue in Blackstone Valley! Three of our region’s tastiest… Continue reading Blackstone Valley Food Scene
Deerfield Park
39 Lisa Ann Circle Greenville, RI Deerfield Park is home to soccer, lacrosse and little league soccer fields as well as outdoor basketball and tennis courts and walking trails. It is also home to the Senior Center. Deerfield Park
Grab a Burger – Burger Week in Burrillville
Who doesn’t like a juicy burger with fries every once in a while?! Here are some ideas if you’ve got that hankering… In an effort to support local restaurants, the Burrillville Business Network is hosting Burger Week this week, Sunday, January 10 through Saturday, January 16. Participating restaurants are located in and around Burrillville such… Continue reading Grab a Burger – Burger Week in Burrillville
Hope Artiste Village
1005 Main Street, Pawtucket The Hope Artiste Village is a creative community with an eclectic mix of artists and entrepreneurs in one of the largest mill restoration projects in Rhode Island. Hope Artiste Village
Fundati
1525 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln Fundati is a Specialty Coffee Shop and Roastery on a mission to empower souls to Find their Fundati. What is Fundati? Our warm way of expressing groundedness; a term that explores something unique to each individual as you take a step back. Fundati #OutdoorDining