The inside of Suya Joint, located in downtown Providence. Photo: Emily Bruck.
West African Flavors Flourish in Providence
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It’s just before 11 a.m. on Central Street, and the smell of spices is already seeping out of the door of Toyin African Restaurant. Inside, Toyin Bankole, a chef, moves between pots in the kitchen and the fridge, preparing fufu, egusi soup, and jollof rice [...]

10
Sep
Roger Williams National Memorial, Providence Rhode Island.Photo of the park by Kenneth C. Zirkel.
60 Years of the Roger Williams National Memorial, in Numbers
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On Thursday, August 21, the Roger Williams National Memorial turned sixty and celebrated with a commemoration honoring the founder of Providence, Roger Williams, and his belief in the freedom of religion and individual conscience. Located at the foot of College Hill in downtown Providence, the [...]

03
Sep
Photo: Ben Sisto
Ben Sisto Brings “The Museum of Who Let Who Let The Dogs Out Out” to PVD
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When most people hear the catchy chant and echoing barks of “Who Let The Dogs Out” they think of boom boxes, glow sticks, and an illuminated early-2000s dance floor. But for Ben Sisto, the song isn’t just a throwback — it’s a piece of art [...]

30
Jul