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SIERRA MADRE, Calif. —  Nestled into this small city of 12,000, a suburb of Pasadena in Los Angeles County is the storied Sierra Madre Playhouse, a minor jewel in the diadem of Southern California’s regional theater scene. A company that ranks a step or two above the pejorative-sounding term “community theater,” it often presents challenging work on difficult, controversial themes and owns a proud history of world premieres.

Owner Steve Filippi says things will be different at his venue this year. More family-oriented, instead of the alcohol-fueled party atmosphere many associate with the resort.

The capital city is gearing up for a busy weekend full of celebrations.

Former NJ Gov. Chris Christie is a guest of Congressional candidate Allan Fung around RI including the Columbus Day Festival on Federal Hill.

The outdoor dining program is in its third year with an array of restaurants for every taste.

An exec chef as dishwasher? Welcome to RIs restaurant staffing shortage

Every Friday, GoLocalProv takes a look at who is rising and who is falling in Rhode Island and national politics, business, culture, and sports.

The iconic bakery closed briefly in September 2020, after opening on Atwells Avenue in 1916.  Rick Simone with the Federal Hill Commerce Association announced its return on Thursday.  “I’m thrilled to announce the return of Scialo Brothers Bakery to [Federal Hill],” said Simone. “This renewed special Italian bakery is now open for all to once again enjoy and celebrate new traditions.” Latest for Atwells Ave Business As GoLocal reported in 2020, the building that houses Scialo’s wa...

April 22, 2021 10:12 am PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced Thursday at the weekly COVID-19 briefing that the state would be loosening restrictions by next month, and by Memorial Day, there will be no capacity limits or social gathering limits. Starting May 7, outdoor mask-wearing will change from required to recommended with just three feet of social distancing, and all industries can increase capacity to 80% with three feet of social distancing. Right now, mo...

April 22, 2021 10:12 am PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Governor Dan McKee is expected to discuss the loosening of restrictions in Rhode Island during Thursday’s COVID-19 briefing. The briefing will begin at 1 p.m. and will be streamed on our website and Facebook page. McKee and Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos held a non-COVID briefing on Tuesday afternoon where the governor said we can expect to learn more about the lifting of restrictions later this week, adding that he does see most restricti...