Providence Mayor Brett Smiley appeared on 12 News at 4 on Wednesday to talk about key topics affecting the city. He discussed plans and preparations for the upcoming school year, highlighting efforts to support students and ensure a smooth academic experience.…
The historic three-story wood-frame building at 113 Broadway in Providence’s Federal Hill, home to tire shops for over a century, is slated for demolition. Originally built before 1875, the site operated as Columbia Repair Shop, later Broadway Tire Sales, and…
Jennifer, a longtime resident of Providence, has witnessed many changes in the city since the era of Suicide Circle, the Dancing Cop, and Buddy Cianci. She enjoys spending her time walking and shopping in her local Hope Street neighborhood. This glimpse into h…
Ward 10 City Council candidate Aubrey Planitz held a community discussion on July 30 at the Washington Park Library, addressing key neighborhood concerns such as education, housing, pollution, and public safety. Incumbent Council Member Pedro Espinal did not a…
Providence’s Downtown Beer Pavilion at 195 District Park Pavilion officially opened on July 17 after years of planning, delays, and $7 million in costs associated with relocating a highway and redeveloping the land. Operated by The Guild brewery, which has loc…
The Providence Eye is hosting 11 candidate forums for Providence’s city council elections to help voters make informed decisions. With elections coming up in September and November, the forums focus on local issues like pedestrian safety, childhood asthma, and…
Providence police have located Nahalieo Castillo, an 11-year-old boy who had been reported missing. Nahalieo was last seen on August 4 at his apartment on Admiral Street in Providence. Authorities had been searching for him since his disappearance, coordinatin…
Anne M. Refino, 71, of Providence, passed away on July 30, 2026, at Elmhurst Rehabilitation Center. Born and raised in Providence, Anne was known for her deep commitment to family, community, and kindness. She was the wife of the late Joseph M. Refino Sr. and…
Florence Joyce (Shindler) Nachbar, 86, of Providence, passed away on July 21, 2026, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the widow of Leon Nachbar, whom she married in 1963. Born and raised in Providence to Samuel and Helen Shindler, Florence spent pa…
Antonette “Honey” (Dimente) Carbone of Warwick passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at the age of 98. She was surrounded by her loving family at Brentwood Nursing Home. Honey was the devoted wife of the late Albert R. Carbone and the last surviving of ten…
Lillian Frances (Ranallo) Brosco of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born in Providence on May 30, 1931, she was the daughter of Thomas F. Ranallo Sr. and Jennie Damiani Ranallo. Lillian was the widow o…
Mayor Brett Smiley and key education and community leaders unveiled the Providence Cradle-to-Career Strategy, a comprehensive plan to support Providence students from early childhood through graduation and into careers. The initiative aims to connect early edu…
