Crepe Corner, a popular creperie in Cranston, will permanently close this weekend. The local eatery has been a favorite spot for residents, known for its delicious crepes and welcoming atmosphere. The decision to shut down comes after years of serving the comm…
In 2024, Collier Point Park, a key public waterfront access on Providence’s South Side, was abruptly closed without public notice, remaining shut for months. This closure, coupled with a lack of transparency, led to the park’s placement on the Providence Prese…
Early Friday morning, a fire erupted in a home located in the Riverside area of East Providence, forcing two residents to evacuate. The blaze caused significant damage to the property, rendering the home heavily affected by the flames. Emergency responders arr…
On July 22, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained Providence resident Chansareth Hong, a longtime member of the Cambodian refugee community, despite opposition from local officials and community groups. Hong, who has lived in Providence for nearly…
“Woodwind Harmony in the Nighttime,” a surreal Persian apartment novel by Reza Ghassemi, has been translated into English by Brown University professor Michelle Quay. Set in 1990s Paris, the darkly comic story follows Yadollah, an Iranian exile living with roo…
Rhode Island, despite being the smallest state, boasts a rich collegiate athletic scene with numerous universities showcasing diverse sports programs and mascots that boost school spirit. Providence College features two mascots: Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmat…
Physicians represented by a union at several major hospitals in the Providence metropolitan area organized a rally on Thursday to highlight their ongoing contract negotiations. The demonstration aimed to bring attention to the issues faced by doctors as talks…
Miya Brophy-Baermann was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting in August 2021 while standing next to her parked car on Olney Street with her boyfriend. The city of Providence recently honored her memory, recognizing the impact of her untimely death on the c…
Providence is expected to see a significant population of Spotted Lanternflies this summer, according to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM). These invasive insects, originally from China, were first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014…
Bryan Rafael Gomez, a key figure in a Rhode Island immigration scandal, has been arrested in Massachusetts. Gomez is wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred in the Dominican Republic. Authorities had been seeking him due to his alleged involvement i…
The poem "Nocturnal Winter Features" by Marcus Jackson captures the gritty yet poignant atmosphere of a Rust Belt city in winter. Through vivid imagery—such as neon pawnshop signs, a tavern bartender, and snowfall—the poem explores the tension between harsh ca…
Winners’ Circle XR Academy, an organization dedicated to preparing youth for technology careers, is seeking volunteers to assist students in various tech-related activities. Volunteers will have the opportunity to help students program robots, guide drone flig…
