At its July 27 meeting, the Providence Historic District Commission approved the demolition of a deteriorating historic tire shop at 113 Broadway in the Broadway Historic District. The wood-frame building, clad in brick since the early 20th century, has suffer…
Nadine Jean-Baptiste, a supervisor at the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS), pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to charges of fraud and conspiracy related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The charges ste…
Ward 10 City Council candidate Aubrey Planitz held a community conversation on July 30 at the Washington Park Library to discuss neighborhood concerns such as education, housing, pollution, and public safety. Incumbent Pedro Espinal declined to attend. Planitz…
The Providence Eye is hosting 11 candidate forums for Providence’s city council elections to help voters make informed decisions. With 15 wards holding elections in the September 9 primary and November 3 general election, the Eye is focusing on contested wards…
An ethics complaint was filed against Rhode Island Representative Joe Shekarchi on the same day he resigned as House Speaker and applied for the vacant position in May. The Rhode Island Ethics Commission, which oversees ethical conduct among public officials,…
On July 31, 2026, ACT, along with Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Councilwoman Shelley Peterson, RIPTA representatives including Chris Durand, and artist Greg Pennisten, celebrated the unveiling of two new transit murals in Providence’s Ward 14. The murals, located at…
Providence’s election season is underway, with early voting starting August 20 and the primary election set for September 9. The Democratic primary features incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley facing State Representative David Morales. The winner will challenge Indep…
The Providence Eye sent questionnaires to all City Council candidates, including Democrats, Republicans, and Independents, as part of its election coverage. Only Democrats and Republicans will appear on the primary ballot on September 9, with winners advancing…
Providence, Rhode Island, is poised to become the first U.S. city where voters will decide on a citizen-led ballot measure to divest municipal funds from foreign countries and entities involved in genocide, war crimes, occupation, or apartheid. Activists from…
Former House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi was among five candidates who appeared before the Judicial Nominating Commission on Tuesday as finalists for a vacancy on the Rhode Island Supreme Court. The commission is tasked with evaluating applicants and recommending…
Rhode Island officials announced plans to create a comprehensive database of electric and hybrid vehicles registered in the state. The initiative aims to provide critical information to emergency responders, particularly firefighters, to improve safety when ad…
In 2024, Collier Point Park, a public waterfront access on Providence’s South Side, abruptly closed without public notice, remaining inaccessible for months. This unexpected shutdown led to the park being listed on the Providence Preservation Society’s Most En…
