The Letters to the Editor on September 16, 2026, reflect community reactions to recent local events and issues. Robert Rutley from Washington Park expressed disappointment over the failure to elect Aubrey Planitz in Ward 10, praising her advocacy for workers,…
A recent analysis of Providence’s rental market reveals that while rents surged by 40% from 2020 to 2022 during the pandemic, they have since stabilized and even decreased slightly when adjusted for inflation. Vacancy rates have doubled from 2.7% to 5.4%, indi…
In letters responding to recent Providence Eye articles, readers express concern over the city’s pension crisis and the PILOT program. Bob McMahon highlights the urgent pension funding problem, calling it a “ticking financial time bomb” largely ignored by loca…
In letters to the editor dated September 2, 2026, readers responded to recent local topics. Charles Feldman expressed strong opposition to RIPTA’s plan to relocate the downtown bus hub from Kennedy Plaza to a site near the train station. He argued that the cur…
The City of Providence faces a severe pension crisis, with liabilities reaching $1.3 billion—about twice its annual budget—due to past financial mismanagement, including overcommitting resources and skipping pension contributions. This growing debt threatens t…
The upcoming primary election for Providence mayor features incumbent Brett Smiley against State Representative David Morales, highlighting stark contrasts in leadership and policy approaches. Smiley, focused on managing city operations, has prioritized econom…
The poem "Jet Stream" by Subhaga Crystal Bacon reflects on the tension between natural landscapes and human disruptions. Set during a morning hike on protected land, the poet observes the persistent roar of fighter jets training overhead, likening them to migr…
The August 26, 2026 letters to the editor in The Providence Eye highlight key community concerns. John Dooley from College Hill critiques a recent article on the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) debate, emphasizing that Rhode Island state law exempts non-profi…
On July 30th in Providence, an eyewitness observed two unmarked black SUVs with tinted windows, believed to be ICE agents, running a red light and detaining two community members near Chalkstone and Academy. The incident was later confirmed by state representa…
Letters to the editor responding to Providence’s upcoming referendum on divesting from companies linked to alleged genocide reveal deep divisions on the issue. One writer criticizes U.S. military actions and domestic policies, questioning why the city doesn’t…
The op-ed criticizes outgoing Providence City Council President Rachel Miller, a Democratic Socialist, for increasing the council’s administrative budget by 66%, adding over $1 million in personnel costs despite the city’s financial struggles. The council, con…
Jennifer, a longtime resident of Providence, has witnessed many changes in the city over the years, including notable events like Suicide Circle, the Dancing Cop, and the era of Buddy Cianci. She enjoys spending time in her Hope Street neighborhood, where she…
