Providence Local News

On October 21, about 35 people gathered at Kennedy Plaza in Providence to demand more housing and an end to the criminalization of homelessness. The event, organized by the Rhode Island Homeless Advocacy Project, highlighted the city's worsening housing crisis…

Providence city, state, and federal officials gathered at City Hall to honor the veterans of Providence. The event took place on the third floor of City Hall and featured remarks from President Pro Tempore Juan Pichardo (Ward 9) among others. The ceremony reco…

Mayor-elect David Morales, following his election victory for Providence’s 2027 mayoral term, announced an 11-member transition team comprising City Councilors, political figures, nonprofit leaders, and union representatives. Morales emphasized community engag…

The Providence Teachers Union (PTU) held an informational picket outside the Providence Public School District offices to protest freezing conditions in multiple schools, where classroom temperatures dropped as low as 53 degrees. Despite the district deliverin…

At a recent Providence City Council meeting, councilors unanimously approved a new pedestrian safety measure aimed at improving conditions for walkers throughout the city. The initiative reflects the council's commitment to enhancing public safety and reducing…

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced that it will restock 14 waterways across the state with brook and rainbow trout by Wednesday, November 11, in time for Veterans Day. This restocking effort aims to enhance fishing opportun…

Magda León expresses a deep love for her Guatemalan culture, particularly its food and language, which she finds nourishes a part of her that feels distant from her homeland. Although she cherishes her cultural roots, she also embraces Providence as her home,…

The poem "Public Transportation" by Elaine Sexton captures a reflective moment on a New York City bus, exploring the hidden complexities beneath ordinary appearances. The narrator inhabits the skin of a seemingly typical middle-aged woman, observing the divers…

Brown University has announced it will waive undergraduate application fees for public school students in Providence. This initiative aims to increase access to higher education for local residents by reducing financial barriers in the college application proc…

The CPG Foundation Furniture Bank in Warwick is seeking volunteers to help with furniture deliveries aimed at supporting veterans and individuals transitioning out of homelessness. Volunteers will assist professional movers by verifying orders, preparing deliv…

The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking volunteers to assist in fundraising efforts by engaging local yoga and Pilates studios, as well as fitness centers. These volunteers will be responsible for researching wellness organizations, reaching out to them, and fo…

The November 4, 2026, Letters to the Editor section of The Providence Eye featured a reader’s positive response to an article about South Providence waterfront and air quality regulation public hearings. Kathleen Rourke from Providence praised the original art…