Stephanie Bernaba

Rhode Island

Writer and Photographer at Freelance

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Articles

South County's pizza scene is a true slice of life

3 weeks ago | independentri.com | Stephanie Bernaba

Pizza has always been more than just a meal in Rhode Island — it’s a celebration of craft, innovation, and community. Often seen as a source of contention between locals, Rhode Island pizza supremacy has always been a hot-button issue. South County often gets a bad rap in the pizza department, as locals usually note pizza powerhouses to the north, like Caserta’s, Twin’s, The Big Cheese, Tommy’s, and Nice Slice, as reigning supreme.
It’s easy to feel uninspired during winter and, if you’re looking for a fresh start, South County’s wellness community has you covered.

4 weeks ago | independentri.com | Stephanie Bernaba

While winter can feel long and challenging, local wellness practitioners are creating warm, supportive environments where people can thrive despite the cold. Through movement, mindfulness, and community connection, they’re helping residents not only survive the winter months but also find genuine joy and growth within themselves.
For Monsignor Clarke School students, Christmas is a time to reflect on the season’s greater meaning

Dec 19, 2024 | independentri.com | Stephanie Bernaba

In October of 2023, the Monsignor Clarke School community had a vision — instead of hosting its long-beloved holiday bazaar, the school would host a drive-thru Living Nativity featuring recorded narration, live actors, and farm animals. Taking a true leap of faith, the Living Nativity committee embarked on a task that, starting entirely from scratch, would prove challenging at best. Elizabeth Wessman, Campus Minister for the school, helped guide and direct all teams.
Give it all you got this holiday season by shopping local for your friends, family

Dec 19, 2024 | independentri.com | Stephanie Bernaba

As targeted marketing has made shopping an on-demand activity, and purchasing has become as simple as a tap for shoppers of all ages, snagging that perfect holiday find has become increasingly difficult. Featuring artisans of all ages and backgrounds offering innumerable handcrafted wares, holiday shopping in South County can please even the person who has everything.
South County Art Association shines a light on the work of seven local artists in ‘Members Invitational’ exhibition

Sep 23, 2023 | independentri.com | Stephanie Bernaba

KINGSTON, R.I. — On the heels of its wildly popular annual Art Heist, the South County Art Association will be showcasing the works of seven local artists in its Members Invitational beginning this week. The show features 8-10 works each by artists from disciplines including photography, mixed media, pottery, sculpture, ceramics, and painting, and will be presented per each artist’s unique theme.
South County Art Association shines light on 7 local artists

Sep 21, 2023 | ricentral.com | Stephanie Bernaba

On the heels of its wildly popular annual Art Heist, the South County Art Association will be showcasing the works of seven local artists in its Members Invitational beginning this week. The show features 8-10 works each by artists from disciplines including photography, mixed media, pottery, sculpture, ceramics, and painting, and will be presented per each artist’s unique theme.
Jay Leno to present scholarships and be inducted into RI Italian-American Hall of Fame - Cranston Herald

Sep 12, 2023 | cranstononline.com | Stephanie Bernaba

On September 27 at the Providence Performing Arts Center, the Rhode Island Italian American Hall of Fame will present scholarships to 13 high school graduates from the Class of 2023, including two from Cranston. The organization will also induct part-time Rhode Island resident and comedy icon Jay Leno into the Rhode Island Italian American Hall of Fame.
How To Apply For A Chase Business Credit Card

Aug 31, 2023 | forbes.com | Stephanie Bernaba |Evan Coleman |Dylan Pearl

Both new businesses and businesses that have been operating for a while can find many benefits to having a business credit card. And Chase Bank issues several business credit cards that could be worth considering. First, there’s the Chase Ink business credit card suite which is comprised of four cards: Ink Business Premier℠ Credit Card, Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card, Ink Business Cash® Credit Card and Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card.
Samara Joy performs at Newport Jazz Festival - Warwick Beacon

Aug 15, 2023 | warwickonline.com | Stephanie Bernaba

By Stephanie Bernaba Few musical artists possess the soul required to illuminate the entire history of a genre with their harmonies. Samara Joy, the 23-year-old jazz vocalist carrying nearly a century’s worth of history in her voice, may be the exception. Joy, whose surname is McLendon, began her jazz career just a few short years ago at Purchase College, State University of New York. As a child growing up in the Bronx, Joy had always been surrounded by music.
Artists’ Cooperative Gallery focuses on land, sea in new exhibit

Aug 9, 2023 | independentri.com | Stephanie Bernaba

WESTERLY, R.I. — The Artists Cooperative Gallery of Westerly will be serving guests a bit of ‘surf and turf’ throughout August via its Land and Sea exhibit. Following an opening reception last week, the exhibit is currently displaying work from over 50 of the Co-Op’s members, and featuring artists Patty Nunes and Lois Lawrence. The show, which consists of primarily land- and seascapes, features work by member artists in a variety of mediums.