IN THIS ISSUE

NEWS & CITY LIFE

11 Domestic violence resource center connects new moms with mom mentors

14 THE PUBLIC’S RADIO: Why leftover RI Statehouse marble was buried on the West Side

16 RHODY GEM: Find your green thumb with a Cromwell Street houseplant shop

18 OP-ED: The story behind the East Side’s massive stone wall

22 NEIGHBORHOOD

NEWS: Hyper local news and contact listings

28 FEATURE: Summer art markets are in full swing

FOOD & DRINK

47 West End’s newest burger joint o ers hot takes on diner eats

48 IN THE KITCHEN: How a Rhody classic got its snap back

50 EXPERIENCE: A Federal Hill staple’s East Greenwich iteration knows its seafood

52 FOOD NEWS: Plant cafe in Pawtucket, new brewery in South County & a small-butmighty co ee biz

54 RHODY EATS: RESTAURANT GUIDE

Higher Ed 37

A look at what RI colleges and universities are doing to attract students and help them graduate

LIFE & STYLE

57 HOME: Rethinking neglected space turns a porch into a useful mudroom

64: FASHION: Mermaidcore may be trending, but it’s nothing new in the Ocean State

68: BEAUTY: Smallbatch products made naturally in RI for summer skin

ART & CULTURE

71 An initiative works to give a historic figure his due

72 MUSIC SCENE: Solo work by garage pop frontman is a thematic departure

76 RHODY READS: Six books for your summer beach bag

78 CALENDAR: This month’s must-do’s 80 PIC OF PVD

On the Cover: Engaging students is key to success. Photo by © luckybusiness / Adobe Stock

LOU LOU’S DÉCOR

Make your beach house a home with a cozy & fun addition from Lou Lou’s Décor with locations in Tiverton & Newport. Full interior design services available.

3913 Main Road • (401) 816 4362 loulousdecor.com • @loulousdecor

Tl Holland Real Estate

The Holland family business has been providing professional and personal attention for over 50 years. Call Bailey Holland for expertise in sales, rentals and commercial properties. (401) 266 4645 @homes_with_holland 3948 Main Road • (401) 624 8469 • www.tlholland.com

Barksfield Shop

Four Corners Grille

Offering fresh, quality food along with fast, friendly service at reasonable prices. Featuring fresh, locallycaught seafood with an extensive & eclectic menu in a quaint, casual setting with a delightful patio.

3841 Main Road • (401) 624 1510 4cornersgrille.com

The Cottage At Four Corners

Featuring fne home furnishings, quality gift items and linen to live in, lush pillows, beautiful rugs, inventive lighting, fabulous bed linens & amazing artifcial fowers. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 11am-4pm 3847 Main Road • (401) 625 5814 @thecottageri

Four Corners Gallery

Collections of painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography & jewelry. Stop in and discover our artists and the new work!

Hours: Monday-Friday & Sunday 11am-4pm Saturday 9:30am-5pm Open Daily

3848 Main Road • fourcornersgalleryri.com @fourcornersgalleryri

TIFFANY PEAY JEWELRY & HEALING ARTS

Explore the one-of-a-kind gemstone, pearl and gold jewelry handmade by Tiffany Peay. Also featuring Crystal Bed Light Therapy and the artwork of Peter Dickison. Open Daily 3851 Main Road • (401) 816 0878 tiffanypeay.com • @tiffanypeayjewelry

The captivating destination for eco-friendly artisan gifts, antiques & refurbished furniture. Enjoy beautiful grounds with ample parking; entrance at back of building. Open TH-SAT 10-5, SUN 12-5. Shop online at barksfeld.com

3988 Main Road • (202) 423-3106 @barksfeld

The Cheese Wheel Village Market

Over 200 cheeses, local meats & produce; house-made bread, sandwiches, soups & spread and meals. Custom charcuterie & cheese boards available. Call to order! Open 9-5 Tues-Sunday 3838 Main Road • (401) 816 5069 @thecheesewheelri

Studio By The Sea

I transform your ideas into heirlooms! Internationally sourced Royal Blue Sapphire set with diamond components from an older family ring. What can Peter Tirpaeck, master jeweler create for you?

3848 Main Road • (401) 639 4348 www.studiobytheseari.com @studio_by_the_sea

Wrigley Studio

Visit the working artist studio and gallery of Brenda Wrigley Scott.

Open weekly and South Coasts Artists

Open Studio Tour Aug 19 & 20 3852 Main Road, Garden Entrance (401) 339 9676 • @Wrigley_studio

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“As first-time home buyers and new to Rhode Island, we began this process needing a lot of hand-holding. We truly could not have done this without her! It took us nearly a year to find our first home, and during those times with our numerous questions and concerns, Rachael was so sweet and caring and never made us feel rushed. She gave us her honest opinions with every house viewing and never tried to ”sell” us the house; she truly cared for finding a home that worked for us. She is knowledgeable, professional, supportive, (and the list goes on) and overall a fantastic Realtor!”

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