Ward 10 City Council candidate Aubrey Planitz engaged with residents at a community conversation hosted by The Providence Eye on July 30 at Washington Park Library. Challenging incumbent Pedro Espinal, who declined to attend, Planitz discussed key neighborhood…
The Providence Eye is hosting 11 candidate forums across Providence’s city council wards to inform voters ahead of the September 9 primary and November 3 general elections. These forums, held in partnership with the Community Libraries of Providence, aim to en…
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,…
Former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has publicly endorsed Representative David Morales in the ongoing mayoral race, challenging the incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley. Elorza’s endorsement signals a significant shift in local political support, as he previously hel…
Mayor Brett Smiley unveiled a comprehensive "cradle-to-career" strategy aimed at supporting students in the Providence Public School District (PPSD) throughout their educational journey and beyond. The plan focuses on providing continuous support starting from…
The op-ed by Barry Fain and Steven Triedman criticizes Providence City Council President Rachel Miller, a Democratic Socialist, for increasing the council’s administrative budget by 66 percent over four years amid the city’s financial struggles. The council, c…
Providence’s mayoral race is heating up as early voting begins August 20, with the Democratic primary set for September 9 and the general election on November 3. Incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley faces a challenge from State Representative David Morales in the Demo…
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…
Democratic candidates Jason Kashdan, Steven London, and Yulyana Torres debated key issues at a Ward 3 City Council forum hosted by the Providence Eye on July 27. Housing costs, public schools, and neighborhood safety dominated the discussion. All candidates em…
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…
On July 22, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained Chansareth Hong, a longtime Providence resident and member of the Cambodian refugee community, despite opposition from local officials and community groups. Hong, who has lived in the U.S. for near…
