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It's here! Today is release day for Vanessa Lillie's latest thriller, The Bone Thief. And it is SO good. Check out my chat with the author on @heyrhody.bsky.social. And get your copy at your favorite local bookstore!
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Influencer: Author Vanessa Lillie - Hey Rhody Media Co.
East Sider Vanessa Lillie prepares for the release of her fourth solo thriller, The Bone Thief.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:51 AM
It's here! Today is release day for Vanessa Lillie's latest thriller, The Bone Thief. And it is SO good. Check out my chat with the author on @heyrhody.bsky.social. And get your copy at your favorite local bookstore!
heyrhody.com/stories/infl...?
heyrhody.com/stories/infl...?
I love highlighting local nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening community. Take a look at this Providence Business News profile of Foster Forward and learn about their mission is to empower people impacted by foster care.
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Foster Forward’s laser focus on 401 Gives pays off
The nonprofit Foster Forward has raised more than $1.2 million over the past six years during 401 Gives, the statewide day of giving led by United Way of Rhode Island Inc. What’s the secret of its suc...
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October 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I love highlighting local nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening community. Take a look at this Providence Business News profile of Foster Forward and learn about their mission is to empower people impacted by foster care.
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Worried? You're not alone.
Nearly 4 in 10 Adults worldwide feel worried. "39% of adults worldwide reported experiencing a lot of worry the previous day." Read the latest report from @gallup.com.
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Nearly 4 in 10 Adults worldwide feel worried. "39% of adults worldwide reported experiencing a lot of worry the previous day." Read the latest report from @gallup.com.
www.gallup.com/analytics/34...
State of the World's Emotional Health Report
Explore the connection between global peace, wellbeing and health in this report based on 145,000+ interviews across 144 countries and areas.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Worried? You're not alone.
Nearly 4 in 10 Adults worldwide feel worried. "39% of adults worldwide reported experiencing a lot of worry the previous day." Read the latest report from @gallup.com.
www.gallup.com/analytics/34...
Nearly 4 in 10 Adults worldwide feel worried. "39% of adults worldwide reported experiencing a lot of worry the previous day." Read the latest report from @gallup.com.
www.gallup.com/analytics/34...
We could all use more #humor in our lives, so check out my interview with comedian and performance artist @alokvmenon.bsky.social for @heyrhody.bsky.social. They'll be performing this Saturday at the #UptownTheater in #Providence.
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Talking Laughter, Liberation, and PVD with Alok Vaid-Menon - Hey Rhody Media Co.
Hey Rhody: Welcome back to Providence! What do you think of our fair city? I've performed in Providence a couple of times. I always say that the "skinny jeans per capita" is high in PVD -- …
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October 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
We could all use more #humor in our lives, so check out my interview with comedian and performance artist @alokvmenon.bsky.social for @heyrhody.bsky.social. They'll be performing this Saturday at the #UptownTheater in #Providence.
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This weekend, music director Ruth Reinhardt will conduct the Rhode Island Philharmonic. Check out my profile from @heyrhody.bsky.social November 2024 then go enjoy music from Gershwin, Billy Childs and Brahms.
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ON STAGE: A Concert at The VETS Welcomes Ruth Reinhardt to the RI Philharmonic Orchestra - Hey Rhody Media Co.
The first-time music director brings fresh energy to her role
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September 18, 2025 at 11:23 AM
This weekend, music director Ruth Reinhardt will conduct the Rhode Island Philharmonic. Check out my profile from @heyrhody.bsky.social November 2024 then go enjoy music from Gershwin, Billy Childs and Brahms.
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Today is #NationalReadABookDay so I'm sharing an article I wrote a while back for Ocean State Stories highlighting how books bring people together. ICYMI. Enjoy!
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Reading is better together – Ocean State Stories
Book lovers strengthen community through in-person events and activities. PROVIDENCE — At Symposium Books in downtown Providence, owner Scott...
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September 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Today is #NationalReadABookDay so I'm sharing an article I wrote a while back for Ocean State Stories highlighting how books bring people together. ICYMI. Enjoy!
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Volunteers with the #Barrington Land Conservation Trust are building a pollinator pathway to protect and promote birds, bees and butterflies. They inspired me to grow my wildflower garden. Check out the buzz in @thebaymag.bsky.social from @heyrhody.bsky.social.
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Learn about Barrington Land Conservation Trust’s Pollinator Pathway - Hey Rhody Media Co.
Initiative encourages safe habitats for bees with native blooms
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September 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Volunteers with the #Barrington Land Conservation Trust are building a pollinator pathway to protect and promote birds, bees and butterflies. They inspired me to grow my wildflower garden. Check out the buzz in @thebaymag.bsky.social from @heyrhody.bsky.social.
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Check out my latest article for Ocean State Stories. Or should I say SHARKTICLE!?!? With a number of sightings reported this summer, find out why Rhode Island is the perfect place to learn more about these fascinating creatures.
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Shark sightings lead to deeper understanding – Ocean State Stories
Population of makos, commonly seen off Rhode Island, in decline NEWPORT — This summer, reports of shark sightings seem...
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August 28, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Check out my latest article for Ocean State Stories. Or should I say SHARKTICLE!?!? With a number of sightings reported this summer, find out why Rhode Island is the perfect place to learn more about these fascinating creatures.
www.oceanstatestories.org/shark-sighti...
www.oceanstatestories.org/shark-sighti...
Coming soon to @thebaymag.bsky.social from @heyrhody.bsky.social, read the story that inspired me to plant a wildflower garden that attracts birds, bees and so much more...
August 19, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Coming soon to @thebaymag.bsky.social from @heyrhody.bsky.social, read the story that inspired me to plant a wildflower garden that attracts birds, bees and so much more...
Happy #NationalBookLoversDay!
Check out an article I wrote a while back for Ocean State Stories about local book lovers getting together to share their passion for reading.
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Check out an article I wrote a while back for Ocean State Stories about local book lovers getting together to share their passion for reading.
oceanstatestories.org/reading-is-b...
Reading is better together – Ocean State Stories
Book lovers strengthen community through in-person events and activities. PROVIDENCE — At Symposium Books in downtown Providence, owner Scott...
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August 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Happy #NationalBookLoversDay!
Check out an article I wrote a while back for Ocean State Stories about local book lovers getting together to share their passion for reading.
oceanstatestories.org/reading-is-b...
Check out an article I wrote a while back for Ocean State Stories about local book lovers getting together to share their passion for reading.
oceanstatestories.org/reading-is-b...
It's LIVE at @heyrhody.bsky.social - my profile of thriller writer Vanessa Lillie. Check it out and pick up her books at your local bookstore! There's plenty of time to read Blood Sisters before the sequel, The Bone Thief, is released.
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Influencer: Author Vanessa Lillie - Hey Rhody Media Co.
East Sider Vanessa Lillie prepares for the release of her fourth solo thriller, The Bone Thief.
heyrhody.com
August 2, 2025 at 2:05 AM
It's LIVE at @heyrhody.bsky.social - my profile of thriller writer Vanessa Lillie. Check it out and pick up her books at your local bookstore! There's plenty of time to read Blood Sisters before the sequel, The Bone Thief, is released.
heyrhody.com/stories/infl...
heyrhody.com/stories/infl...
Not likely? I need a more definitive answer...
July 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Not likely? I need a more definitive answer...
Congratulations to #BigBrothersBigSistersOfRhodeIsland for being recognized as the #1 Small Company in the #ProvidenceBusinessNews Best Places to Work 2025 Awards. Check out my profile to learn more about what the organization is doing to reinvent the workplace.
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Workplace wellness critical to Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mission
Best Places to Work 2025 Awards #1 SMALL COMPANIES: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island Local Employees: 38 CEO: Katje Afonseca AS THE LARGEST youth mentoring organization in the state, Big Brot...
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June 23, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Congratulations to #BigBrothersBigSistersOfRhodeIsland for being recognized as the #1 Small Company in the #ProvidenceBusinessNews Best Places to Work 2025 Awards. Check out my profile to learn more about what the organization is doing to reinvent the workplace.
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Happy Rhode Island #Pride! Let's celebrate our freedom in solidarity today. Check out my article in Ocean State Stories to see how Pride is spreading at a time when it might be more important than ever!
Pride Month, June, gets back to its roots – Ocean State Stories
“It’s more important than ever that we recognize and support trans and queer people given the political climate today.”...
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June 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Happy Rhode Island #Pride! Let's celebrate our freedom in solidarity today. Check out my article in Ocean State Stories to see how Pride is spreading at a time when it might be more important than ever!
Pride is spreading throughout #RI. Read my article for #OceanStateStories exploring how Pride events are happening at the local level, increasing visibility and access for the #LGBTQ+ community at a challenging time when it may be more important than ever. www.oceanstatestories.org/pride-month-...
Pride Month, June, gets back to its roots – Ocean State Stories
“It’s more important than ever that we recognize and support trans and queer people given the political climate today.”...
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June 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Pride is spreading throughout #RI. Read my article for #OceanStateStories exploring how Pride events are happening at the local level, increasing visibility and access for the #LGBTQ+ community at a challenging time when it may be more important than ever. www.oceanstatestories.org/pride-month-...
It was such an honor and privilege to sit down and talk with Gary Moroch about aging in the LGBTQ+ community for the latest Circle of Pride newsletter. Read the article and see what else is happening this Pride season. mailchi.mp/villagecommo...
June 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It was such an honor and privilege to sit down and talk with Gary Moroch about aging in the LGBTQ+ community for the latest Circle of Pride newsletter. Read the article and see what else is happening this Pride season. mailchi.mp/villagecommo...
Happy #FreeComicBookDay! Here's a field guide I wrote for @heyrhody.bsky.social a couple of years ago. Before you head out, double check that stores are participating this year. I know The Time Capsule in Cranston is definitely still on the list! #ShopLocal
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A Field Guide to Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in Rhode Island - Hey Rhody Media Co.
TMNT, Avengers X-Men, Smurfs, and more are part of the exclusive offerings on May 6
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May 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Happy #FreeComicBookDay! Here's a field guide I wrote for @heyrhody.bsky.social a couple of years ago. Before you head out, double check that stores are participating this year. I know The Time Capsule in Cranston is definitely still on the list! #ShopLocal
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It's always an honor to profile our nonprofit leaders for the annual #ProvidenceBusinessNews C-Suite Awards. Check out the great work of Jack Blatchford with #BigBrothersBigSisters and Pamela Verklan with #ChildrensFriend.
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April 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
It's always an honor to profile our nonprofit leaders for the annual #ProvidenceBusinessNews C-Suite Awards. Check out the great work of Jack Blatchford with #BigBrothersBigSisters and Pamela Verklan with #ChildrensFriend.
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Hot off the digital presses of @heyrhody.bsky.social - Major & Minor review @SomeLikeItHot at Providence Performing Arts Center now through Sunday!
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Why Some Like It Hot is the Coolest Ticket in Town - Hey Rhody Media Co.
What the world needs now is a feel-good musical and Some Like It Hot pulls out all the stops. From the opening number “What Are You Thirsty For?” performed by powerhouse vocalist Tarra …
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April 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Hot off the digital presses of @heyrhody.bsky.social - Major & Minor review @SomeLikeItHot at Providence Performing Arts Center now through Sunday!
heyrhody.com/stories/why-...
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Need a little #inspiration? Check out this @heyrhody.bsky.social profile of #MAEOrganization about a group of #volunteers banding together to make a difference.
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“RI’s Economic Gardener” Tuni Schartner Takes Leadership Role at MAE Organization for the Homeless - Hey Rhody Media Co.
Wickford merchants help rally community to support and have fun doing good
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April 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Need a little #inspiration? Check out this @heyrhody.bsky.social profile of #MAEOrganization about a group of #volunteers banding together to make a difference.
heyrhody.com/stories/ris-...
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Do #fairies exist? Read my article in @heyrhody.bsky.social magazine to learn the myths and legends of the fairies of New England in a new #book by local #author and #historian Andrew Warburton, part of a series on the subject.
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Cranston Author Andrew Warburton Tells New England Fairy Tales - Hey Rhody Media Co.
Irish and Indigenous stories represent Rhode Island
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April 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Do #fairies exist? Read my article in @heyrhody.bsky.social magazine to learn the myths and legends of the fairies of New England in a new #book by local #author and #historian Andrew Warburton, part of a series on the subject.
heyrhody.com/stories/cran...
heyrhody.com/stories/cran...
It should be no surprise that my latest piece for #OceanStateStories is about my favorite subject, #BOOKS! I spoke with a number of local #readers to discuss the increase in social events involving literature lovers like me. See what you think of "Reading is better together."
Reading is better together – Ocean State Stories
Book lovers strengthen community through in-person events and activities. PROVIDENCE — At Symposium Books in downtown Providence, owner Scott...
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March 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM
It should be no surprise that my latest piece for #OceanStateStories is about my favorite subject, #BOOKS! I spoke with a number of local #readers to discuss the increase in social events involving literature lovers like me. See what you think of "Reading is better together."
📖I DID IT! 🏃♂️
I completed 5 #books as part of the @litartsri #RhodyReadathon, raising money to promote #literacy and the #CreativeArts. If you'd like to support my accomplishment and this great little #nonprofit organization, #donate here:
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I completed 5 #books as part of the @litartsri #RhodyReadathon, raising money to promote #literacy and the #CreativeArts. If you'd like to support my accomplishment and this great little #nonprofit organization, #donate here:
go.rallyup.com/25d352/m/rho...
March 28, 2025 at 11:07 AM
📖I DID IT! 🏃♂️
I completed 5 #books as part of the @litartsri #RhodyReadathon, raising money to promote #literacy and the #CreativeArts. If you'd like to support my accomplishment and this great little #nonprofit organization, #donate here:
go.rallyup.com/25d352/m/rho...
I completed 5 #books as part of the @litartsri #RhodyReadathon, raising money to promote #literacy and the #CreativeArts. If you'd like to support my accomplishment and this great little #nonprofit organization, #donate here:
go.rallyup.com/25d352/m/rho...
Today is the 70th anniversary of the Freedom to Read Statement - and I just signed on! Join me here: uniteagainstbookbans.org/freedomtoread via @UABookBans
Freedom to Read Statement
Originally issued in 1953, the Freedom to Read Statement is just as important 70 years later. We invite all to sign onto the newly affirmed statement.
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March 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Today is the 70th anniversary of the Freedom to Read Statement - and I just signed on! Join me here: uniteagainstbookbans.org/freedomtoread via @UABookBans
Last lap! I finished my 4th #book for the LitArts RI Rhody Readathon. Only 1 more to go! Read the @heyrhody.bsky.social blog to learn more about this fun fundraising campaign to promote the creative arts. heyrhody.com/stories/help...?
Help Rhody Readathon Reach Its $5,000 Goal Before the Grand Finale - Hey Rhody Media Co.
With Rhody Readathon 2025 nearing its final days, LitArts RI is calling on the community to help reach its $5,000 fundraising goal before the event concludes with a Grand Finale Celebration on March ...
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March 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Last lap! I finished my 4th #book for the LitArts RI Rhody Readathon. Only 1 more to go! Read the @heyrhody.bsky.social blog to learn more about this fun fundraising campaign to promote the creative arts. heyrhody.com/stories/help...?