Providence Local News

The Providence Public Library’s Joan T. Boghossian Gallery is currently hosting "reharvest repair," a group art exhibition that challenges conventional views of waste by showcasing works made from recycled, reused, and reimagined materials. Curated by Rhode Is…

The Roger Williams Park Zoo has welcomed the birth of a fifth baby to its Linne's two-toed sloth family. This addition marks another successful expansion of the zoo's sloth population. The new arrival highlights the zoo's ongoing efforts in wildlife care and c…

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…

The November 4, 2026, Letters to the Editor section of The Providence Eye featured a response from Kathleen Rourke of Providence regarding the recent article on South Providence waterfront and air quality regulation public hearings. Rourke praised the original…

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 Providence Noise Project installed a sound monitor in the North End in April to track neighborhood noise levels over five months. Data showed noise consistently exceeded the city’s nighttime limit of 55 decibels, especially around 4 a.m., likely due to ear…

On October 20, the Washington Park Association held a meeting to discuss two upcoming public hearings affecting South Providence residents. One hearing, organized by the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC), concerns a city-backed project to transform t…

15 Minute Field Trips, an organization focused on youth environmental advocacy, is seeking new board members with skills in Canva design, social media sharing, grant writing, fundraising, networking, and knowledge of environmental and non-profit tax law. Inter…

Rhode Island's final governor debate provided voters a clear view of the contrasting plans presented by the three candidates vying for the state's top office. Each contender outlined their priorities and approaches to key issues facing Rhode Island, including…

Rhode Island voters will decide on Question 5, a bond measure aimed at funding eight coastal improvement projects across the state. If approved, the bond money will be allocated to initiatives addressing flooding and coastal erosion, enhancing state beaches an…

A 24-year-old Scorpio woman describes herself as a blend of old-fashioned values and new-age sensibilities, seeking a genuine, creative, and open-minded romantic partner. She envisions a classic romance unfolding like a slow-burning three-act film, beginning w…

The City of Providence and Rhode Island Energy have reached an agreement to share the $100,000 cost of cleaning a stormwater drain pipe on Public Street that has been leaking a diesel-like substance into Narragansett Bay since at least 2022. The pipe, blocked…