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Elyse Major

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(She/Her)
Rhode Island
As seen in: Hey Rhody, Providence Monthly, So Rhode Island, The Bay Magazine, Issuu, Country Living, Better Homes and Gardens, New England
Covers:  Home and garden, regional travel, hidden gem small businesses, crafts and makers, dining
Doesn't Cover: Politics
EIC at hey rhody media co (pvd monthly, so rhode island, the bay, hey rhody) • ✍️ bhg, yankee, farmhouse style

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Elyse Major’s Biography

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Elyse (Press) Major is an award-winning lifestyle journalist and editor-in-chief at Hey Rhody Media Co. (formerly Providence Media), publisher of Rhode Island's premier award-winning lifestyle magazines Providence Monthly, The Bay Magazine, SO Rhode Island, and Hey Rhody. Since taking the editorial helm in 2018, Elyse has overseen the development of editorial content across all of the publications. Additionally, she writes for the magazines and assigns cover stories, life & style, and art & cul…

Elyse Major’s Journalist Portfolio

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Waterside Living

Waterside Living

Rhode Islanders share the endless appeal of life in a coastal neighborhood

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Local Travel

Local Travel

A range of immersive experiences around the corner.

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Weekend Away: Providence, RI

Weekend Away: Providence, RI

Bright culinary flavors infuse a springtime visit to Little Rhody's capital city

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Fashion Forecast: What's Hot Now

Fashion Forecast: What's Hot Now

Rhode Island designers, makers, and buyers on essential summer looks – natural fibers, soft neutrals, and mor…

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Enter the Metaverse at Providence Place

Enter the Metaverse at Providence Place

You can’t get more meta than watching Secret Mall Apartment at the scene of the crime, Providence Place.

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Let's Go!

Let's Go!

Unpacking current travel trends and where to experience them regionally – in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Con…

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Articles

Rhody Roadtrips: One Tank Getaways Across New England

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By Elyse Major Verified
| Providence Monthly Verified
There is nothing better than an Ocean State summer, jam-packed with things to do and places to eat, drink, and stay at nearly every exit. Of course, with looser schedules, it’s the perfect time for hitting the open road, but with gas prices outrageously high, keeping it within New England is a best bet for maximizing funds for fun! Using the Rhode Island State House as your starting point, here are places worth filling the tank for, sure to be enjoyed by all ages.
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Rhody Gem: Providence - Hey Rhody Media Co.

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By Elyse Major Verified
| Providence Monthly Verified
Every neighborhood has that secret, hidden, cool and unusual, or hole-in-the-wall spot that locals love. We’re on the hunt for Rhody Gems! Email Elyse@HeyRhody.com to suggest yours and we just might feature it! Friendly Bicycle Full-service bike shop What it is: A full-service bike shop offering sales, service, parts, and custom builds. Where to find it: Find Friendly Bicycle just off Wickenden Street on Ives Street, next door to Club Frills.
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Dos and Don’ts for Eating Like a Real RI Housewife

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By Elyse Major Verified
| Providence Monthly Verified
Posted Wednesday, July 1, 2026 9:00 am Love it, hate it, or deny knowing anything about it, behind the drama of Bravo’s hit reality series The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, is the unfiltered beauty of the smallest state.
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Awards

Rhode Island Press Association

2021 - Feature Story/Short

Honorable Mention On Your Honor, a story about honor system farm stands, for Hey Rhody received honorable mention for Feature Story/Short.

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Rhode Island Press Association

2022 - Arts/Niche Columnist

First Place as Arts/Niche Columnist for monthly home tours for Hey Rhody magazine

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