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School Vacation Week – Things to Do in Blackstone Valley

Why not take advantage of Hotel Week discounts and take “Spring Break” locally.  Check out some of the fun itineraries the state has to offer as well as the Joy Ride itineraries — from family fun… to arts & culture… to outdoor exploration all planned out for you to enjoy! If it should rain, there… Continue reading School Vacation Week – Things to Do in Blackstone Valley

Ice Cream Shops Opening soon

As spring arrives, Blackstone Valley ice cream shops are open or opening soon.  Here is just a sampling of some that we have visited! Lincoln Creamery is already open from 1 – 9 pm.  This family-run creamery boasts of over 50 ice cream flavors to choose from for every kind of sweet tooth. The kids… Continue reading Ice Cream Shops Opening soon

Hippity Hoppity Easter’s On Its Way — Blackstone Valley is Ready

Spring has sprung and the current weather sure does prove it. Robins are bobbing along, soon the crocuses and daffodils will be poking up from the ground. This only means “hippity hoppity Easter’s on its way.” A Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Christ, it is sometimes known as Resurrection Sunday. Easter is also called… Continue reading Hippity Hoppity Easter’s On Its Way — Blackstone Valley is Ready

Central Falls – Home to Women with Spunk

Kady C. Brownell, vivandière associated with 1st Rhode Island Infantry Regiment and 5th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery Regiment.

Recently, the City of Central Falls, marked International Women’s Day by launching the Central Fall’s Women’s Hall of Fame. The three women inducted were actor Viola Davis, a Central Falls native,  the late Sandra Moreau, the city’s first councilwoman, and Mayor Maria Riviera, the city’s first woman mayor and first Latina mayor.  Central Falls has… Continue reading Central Falls – Home to Women with Spunk

Exploring Diverse Cultures: Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day

As we head towards St. Patrick’s Day, we continue our exploration of some of Blackstone Valley’s diverse cultures.  On St. Patrick’s Day it seems everyone is Irish and when folks think of this day in the Blackstone Valley, all eyes are on Pawtucket. The city is home to a large population of Irish-Americans and is… Continue reading Exploring Diverse Cultures: Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day

Exploring Diverse Cultures: From Poutine to Wearing of the Green

The Blackstone Valley is home to many diverse cultures, and March is a month we celebrate the food, drink and events of a few of them. From Irish to the French-Canadian with a dash of Italian sweetness, we will share the who, what and where for you all to enjoy.   Celebrating Francophone All month long,… Continue reading Exploring Diverse Cultures: From Poutine to Wearing of the Green

Black History Month – Some Places to Explore in the Valley

The roadside guide, “On The Rhode to Freedom” created by the nonprofit group Stages of Freedom.  This guide leads us to many Sites in Rhode Island associated with African-American History  including several in the Blackstone Valley.  Here are just a sampling of a few of the sites: Woonsocket – Woonsocket City Hall, Cato Hill Historic… Continue reading Black History Month – Some Places to Explore in the Valley

BIPOC Entrepreneurs Transform Main Street in Pawtucket

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

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

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