Letters to the editor responding to Providence’s upcoming referendum on divesting from companies linked to alleged genocide highlight diverse and contentious views. Some writers criticize U.S. military actions and question why the city does not divest from dom…
The op-ed criticizes outgoing Providence City Council President Rachel Miller, highlighting her tenure marked by a 66% increase in the council’s administrative budget, adding over $1 million in personnel costs despite the city’s financial struggles. The counci…
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…
Ira Rakatansky, a mid-century Modernist architect, distinguished himself through his deep knowledge of standard American wood-frame construction. While a student at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design in 1944, Rakatansky designed a Modernist addition to a libr…
Providence County faces a severe shortage of affordable, quality childcare, with only 32 licensed spots available for every 100 children under five with working parents, making it a "childcare desert." The high cost of childcare in Rhode Island—averaging over…
The 1976 Congress of Gay Concerns, held at Providence’s Old State House, marked a pivotal moment in Rhode Island’s LGBTQ+ history. This public forum was the first of its kind in the state to openly address the lack of civil rights for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexua…
The June 17, 2026 letters to the editor in The Providence Eye address several local concerns raised in recent articles. Nancy Green praises Marcela Betancur for highlighting the dangers of masking bigotry as humor, emphasizing the impact on children and the ne…
Gordon Wood, a renowned historian and Brown University professor for 39 years, passed away on June 7 at age 92 after being struck by a car. Wood was celebrated for his Pulitzer Prize-winning work and his influential teaching, particularly his two-semester cour…
In an op-ed reflecting on Brown University’s role in Providence, authors Barry Fain and Steven Triedman liken the university to an elephant in the city—large and influential but needing to be mindful of its impact on the community. While Brown contributes jobs…
The article reflects on the author’s experience reporting on community efforts in Providence, particularly around preservation and tenant activism. A key moment was interviewing tenants at Atlantic Mills during a change in ownership, where fears of rising rent…
The article uses the children’s book "The Giving Tree" as a metaphor for Rhode Island’s current political and economic climate, highlighting concerns over the state and Providence city government’s approach to taxation and housing policies. The authors argue t…
The East Side Monthly’s annual April Fool’s issue was a beloved tradition long before popular satire outlets like The Onion or The Daily Show emerged. For over a decade, this special edition used exaggeration, irony, and humor to lampoon local politics and eve…
