VICTOR PAUL ALVAREZ

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In search of Cumberlandite

Geology Dept.
Rhode Islanders are fond of saying "only in Rhode Island," even when it's not true. This isn't the only state teeming with corruption, long-toothed palookas, or landmarks that "used to be" something else.

By: VICTOR PAUL ALVAREZ | March 06, 2013

The best things in life are free (or at least inexpensive)

Cheap thrills
Rhode Island has a lot going against it. The state ranks last or close to last in most economic indicators. Taxes are high and jobs are scarce. Our most prominent cultural export may be Pauly D.

By: VICTOR PAUL ALVAREZ | January 23, 2013

In East Providence, raffling meat and lobster

It is Saturday night at the Lincoln Bar & Grille in East Providence and Big Bill is in firm command of the room. He's the kind of guy known in these parts as "funny as a bastard." Flirts with the women. Zings the men.

By: VICTOR PAUL ALVAREZ | November 21, 2012

At Muldowney’s, the dive bar lives on

Saddle Up
There used to be more dive bars in this city. The Safari Lounge, the One Up, Splinter's. I got to thinking about this over a short glass of bourbon at one of the city's last dives — Muldowney's Pub on Empire Street.

By: VICTOR PAUL ALVAREZ | October 31, 2012

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