In an op-ed by Barry Fain and Steven Triedman, Brown University is likened to an elephant in Providence—dominant and influential but sometimes insensitive to the broader community. While Brown contributes jobs and economic activity, the authors argue the unive…
The Providence Post writer reflects on reporting experiences centered around community preservation in Providence, particularly focusing on Atlantic Mills in Olneyville. Amid ownership changes, tenants feared eviction and rising rents threatening the longstand…
The article uses Shel Silverstein’s 1964 children’s book, The Giving Tree, as a metaphor for Rhode Island’s current fiscal and policy challenges. The story of the tree that selflessly gives everything to a boy who continually takes is likened to the state and…
Before popular satire outlets like The Onion and The Daily Show, the East Side Monthly’s April Fool’s Issue was a beloved source of local humor and political satire in Rhode Island. For over a decade, the issue featured exaggerated, ironic, and humorous storie…
The recent historic blizzards in Providence highlighted the limits of local government and the strength of community action. While politicians often receive credit or blame for weather responses, many factors influencing storm preparedness—such as infrastructu…
Rhode Island, particularly Providence Public Schools, could learn from Mississippi’s recent education turnaround, dubbed the “Mississippi Miracle.” Historically one of the worst-performing states in education, Mississippi rose dramatically in fourth-grade read…
The article highlights the ongoing housing affordability crisis in Providence through the personal story of a renter who has struggled for four years to secure stable, affordable housing. Despite legislative efforts by state and city leaders—including housing…
A long-term renter in Providence’s Fox Point neighborhood opposes the city’s proposed rent-control legislation, citing personal experience and concerns about its impact. The writer, who has lived in their two-family home for 14 years with manageable rent incre…
The Providence Preservation Society (PPS) will release the 29th edition of its Most Endangered Places (MEP) list in 2026, marking nearly three decades of highlighting at-risk sites across the city. Since 1994, 140 unique locations have been named, ranging from…
In their New Year’s op-ed, Barry Fain and Steven Triedman reflect on persistent challenges facing Rhode Island, urging renewed focus and accountability. The Washington Bridge remains closed westbound since December 2023 due to government mismanagement, with un…
The op-ed by Barry Fain and Steven Triedman highlights serious concerns about Providence’s fire and rescue services, particularly on the East Side. Despite contributing over 40 percent of property taxes, East Side neighborhoods receive fewer services, exemplif…
Ward 2 in Providence is a wealthy area with high property values and important neighborhoods like Blackstone and College Hill, but it lacks key public services such as a fire station, police sub-station, and public schools. Despite contributing significantly t…
