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 declined…
Climate Action Rhode Island is seeking volunteers to help promote environmental justice across the state. The organization, affiliated with 350.org, focuses on advancing renewable energy and decreasing dependence on fossil fuels. Volunteers will participate in…
In East Providence, a cherished tree that had long been a local landmark died, prompting the city to find a way to preserve its memory. Rather than removing the tree entirely, officials decided to transform its remains into a public art installation. A sculpto…
Providence is expected to see a significant population of Spotted Lanternflies this summer, according to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM). These invasive insects, originally from China, were first detected in the U.S. in Pennsylv…
The City of Providence incurs fees for each ton of contaminated recycling rejected at the Materials Recycling Facility in Johnston. Providence is charged $20 per ton for rejected recycling loads. Once the material is classified as solid waste, the Rhode Island…
A new community-driven plan aims to transform the Port of Providence area, long dominated by industrial pollution, into a healthier, more accessible space for local residents. The neighborhoods around the port, including parts of Upper and Lower South Providen…
On July 15, 2026, Mayor Brett Smiley joined Governor Dan McKee, city officials, and community partners to celebrate the completion of the $2.2 million Cunliff Lake Boardwalk and Dock project at Roger Williams Park in Providence. This project revitalizes a prev…
TerraCorps, an organization focused on land conservation, sustainable farming, and food justice, is seeking volunteers to join its Board of Directors. Board members commit to a three-year term, during which they provide strategic leadership, governance, oversi…
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has introduced a new pilot program aimed at curbing illegal activities involving off-road vehicles and unauthorized pop-up parties at Roger Williams Park. The initiative involves closing select roads within the park overnight to p…
On July 2, 2026, Providence recorded a historic high of 99 degrees, breaking a 1941 record for that date. While media coverage attributed the heatwave to a strong El Niño event in the Pacific, climatologists emphasize that human-driven climate change played a…
The Port of Providence, a heavily industrialized waterfront facing climate threats like rising sea levels and storms, is undergoing a community-driven climate resilience project. In June 2026, a coalition including the Providence Resilience Partnership (PRP),…
Teatro en El Verano, a collaboration between Rhode Island Latino Arts and Trinity Repertory Company, is launching a new production titled La Broa’ en Tu Barrio. Written by Orlando Hernández, the play is based on true stories of Latino Rhode Islanders, drawn fr…
