Providence Local News

Javier Montañez will step down as superintendent of Providence schools on November 18, according to Providence School Board president Ty'Relle Stephens. The announcement marks the end of Montañez's tenure leading the district. Details about the reasons for his…

The Providence Teachers Union (PTU) held an informational picket outside the Providence Public School District offices to protest severe heating issues affecting multiple schools. Some classrooms experienced temperatures as low as 53 degrees due to broken boil…

On Wednesday, teachers and students in Providence united to protest ongoing heating problems in city schools. The demonstration highlighted the uncomfortable and inadequate temperatures inside school buildings, which have affected the learning environment. Par…

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…

Brown University announced that a siren test is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. University officials emphasized that this is purely a test of the emergency alert system and that no action or concern is required from students, staff, or faculty. The test…

Judith “Judy” Allen Cabral, 79, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born in Edgewood, Cranston, Judy was a devoted wife to Len Cabral for nearly 46 years and a loving mother to daughters Nuala and Leana. She was also a cherish…

Providence College is preparing for its 100th basketball season in 2026-27 with hopes of revitalizing the program under new head coach Bryan Hodgson. Hodgson, recently appointed, aims to build on the school's rich basketball history and bring renewed energy an…

Roger Williams Park Zoo is seeking docent volunteers to enhance visitor experiences by engaging guests at animal habitats and sharing meaningful information about animals, nature, and conservation. Docents play a key role in fostering emotional connections bet…

The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park is hosting a Fam-Tastic STEAM Weekend as part of STEAM Month, offering hands-on activities focused on science, technology, engineering, art, and math for families. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., vis…

In an op-ed addressing Providence’s future, Barry Fain and Steven Triedman express concerns ahead of the mayoral election, focusing on Democratic Socialist candidate David Morales and his close ties to former Mayor Jorge Elorza. They caution that Morales's vic…

Javier Montañez, who has been serving as the superintendent of Providence Public Schools since 2022, has announced his departure from the district. Montañez took on the role on a permanent basis and has been leading the school system during this period. The an…

Providence Public Schools District is addressing heating problems affecting four of its schools. The district has acknowledged the challenges and is actively working to resolve the issues to ensure a comfortable learning environment for students and staff. Eff…