Roger Williams Park Conservancy is hosting Walktober, a month-long event encouraging visitors to enjoy fall by walking through Roger Williams Park. Participants can download the Strava app for free to track their steps throughout October. The initiative aims t…
The Providence City Plan Commission approved a master plan for a new six-story mixed-use building at 31 Dike Street in Olneyville, developed by Kitchen Postal LLC. This project is the second phase of The Post at Olneyville Square, following the recent completi…
On Monday, August 24, visitors at Roger Williams Park Zoo observed a bat displaying behavior that health officials identified as consistent with rabies. The incident occurred in the zoo's water play area, prompting concerns about potential exposure to the viru…
The Roger Williams Park Zoo is grieving the sudden loss of Zipper, one of its cherished zebras, who died unexpectedly last week. Zipper was a well-known and much-loved member of the zoo’s animal family, admired by visitors and staff alike. The zoo has expresse…
Congress of the Birds, an organization dedicated to rehabilitating wild birds, is seeking volunteers and transporters to assist with their efforts. The group receives dozens of calls daily from across the state regarding animals in need. Volunteers play a cruc…
After nearly 40 years of leasing, the Peace & Plenty Community Garden in Providence’s Southside now officially owns its land, thanks to a $1 sale by developer and former mayor Joseph Paolino Jr. The one-third-acre garden, founded in 1989 and operated by th…
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples collected in Providence for the fourth consecutive week, according to state health and environmental officials. The samples were gathered on August 24, confirming the continued presence of the virus in the…
Rhode Island Energy has introduced a new app designed to help customers better understand and manage their energy bills. The app allows users to see detailed information about their energy consumption, helping them identify the factors contributing to higher c…
Rhode Island’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved a partial increase in Rhode Island Energy’s distribution rates but rejected the company’s request to raise its profit margin, or return on equity (ROE), by 1.475%. The utility sought a $78.75 millio…
Concerns have been raised by current and former employees of Electrolizing Inc., a metal-finishing and chromium-coating facility in Providence’s Wanskuck neighborhood, about ongoing chemical leaks that may be affecting the local environment and worker safety.…
Rhode Island’s farming industry is experiencing notable growth, with over 1,000 farms and the highest percentage of new farmers in the U.S. Between 2017 and 2022, both farm numbers and farmland acreage increased, reversing decades of decline. This growth is su…
As people seek to unplug from digital overload, Rhode Island offers numerous outdoor activities to reconnect with nature. Revive the Roots in Smithfield hosts Volunteer Days on the first Sunday of each month, inviting all skill levels to help care for a commun…
