Providence Local News

Ed Serowik, a 90-year-old East Providence resident, has been a dedicated ticket seller at East Providence High School football games for nearly 40 years. Every Friday night, he can be found at the ticket booth, a role he deeply enjoys. Serowik appreciates the…

Rise ‘N Shine Coffee Bar, a well-known fixture in Providence's historic Smith Hill neighborhood, is set to close after nearly five years of operation. The coffee bar has been a popular spot for locals, contributing to the community atmosphere and serving as a…

Police in Providence are investigating two hit-and-run incidents involving pedestrians that took place overnight. Authorities are actively searching for the drivers responsible for these crashes. Details about the victims' conditions or the exact locations of…

Newly released bodycam footage reveals the arrest of a man on I-95 last month. The video shows police officers confronting and detaining the individual in the middle of the busy interstate highway. Authorities responded to the scene amid concerns for public sa…

Providence city leaders convened on Thursday night to deliberate the potential ban of automated license plate readers, commonly known as Flock cameras, within the city. The discussion centered on concerns about privacy, surveillance, and the impact of these ca…

Stephanie Finizia, owner of Nick-A-Nees bar in Providence’s Jewelry District, is struggling to keep her long-standing establishment afloat amid rising rents and costs. In September 2025, her rent jumped by $1,800 monthly, pushing her to sell personal belonging…

Providence’s Recreation Department operates a network of a dozen recreational centers across 11 neighborhoods, serving about 500 visitors daily. These centers provide a range of youth programs, including basketball, bowling, indoor soccer, volleyball, swimming…

Providence has seen an improvement in its recycling rates following the introduction of new recycling and trash carts in March. The city implemented these new bins alongside an educational campaign aimed at encouraging residents to recycle more effectively. Th…

Six individuals, including three men and three juveniles, have been charged following a shooting incident in a park in East Providence. Authorities responded to the scene and conducted an investigation that led to the identification and apprehension of those i…

Adrian Madrid moved to Providence to start a new life and appreciates the city's unique aesthetic, particularly its historic style. He enjoys visiting Providence Place mall, where he observes a diverse mix of people and various personal styles. The article als…

Rhode Island voters recently approved a $120 million state bond and a separate $25 million municipal borrowing in Providence to fund affordable housing development, addressing a long-standing housing affordability crisis. Over the past 20 years, the state has…

The City of Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism and LitArts RI have announced the inaugural Not an Island Literary Festival, set for January 30-31, 2027, in Providence’s Valley Arts District. The two-day event will celebrate Rhode Island’s litera…