Education

The Rise and Fall of Esek Hopkins
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Esek Hopkins (1718-1802) lived a long life as a public figure and sea captain and served as the first commander-in-chief of the American Navy. His current reputation is poor, however, after captaining the disastrous voyage of [...]

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Business

Providence Bookstores: A Boon to Readers and the Community
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In July 16, 1995, a strange hurricane began to form, one that – initially at least –– would aim only at bookstores. It was then that a former Wall Street executive opened his online bookstore from [...]

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Providence Counts

Sott’Acqua: A Tale of Two Cities Underwater
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Splendor of Florence returns to celebrate the renewal of a 25-year-old Friendship Pact between Providence and Florence, Italy. The centerpiece of this year’s festival is Sott’ Acqua: A Tale of Two Cities Underwater, a photo exhibit [...]

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Featured

A message from the President of the Board
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Before getting to the serious stuff, I want to make sure that you don’t forget to come to THIS SATURDAY’S Harrison Steam Preview Party, all proceeds from which will go to The Providence Eye!   Now, [...]

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Letters to the Editor 10.30
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To the Editor: As a candidate for the Providence School Board, a resident and a former teacher I am concerned about the lack of information on Providence Schools Organizational Chart. [...]

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Politics/Government

Issues on the Ballot
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On Tuesday, November 5th, Providence residents will be voting on 6 issues, in addition to candidates for the Providence School [...]

Politics/Government

Providence 2024 School Board Elections
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Since the 1960s, the Providence School Board had nine members, all appointed by the Mayor.  This year, however, on November [...]

Environment

The Future of Wind Energy in Providence
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Whether approaching Providence on the I-95 northbound or braving traffic on the Washington Bridge, it’s hard not to notice six [...]

Politics/Government

The Comp Plan and Future Building
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Providence is speeding towards approving a Comprehensive Plan that envisions the city’s coming decade.  Just reading the Department of Planning’s [...]

Environment

Fall Birding in Providence Along the Seekonk River
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In September, October, and November, birds move south at a leisurely pace. Breeding is over, and they are flying to [...]

Arts/Culture

CHOP – Great Food, Community, and Training All in One Innovative Space
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CHOP (Culinary Hub of Providence) is now open for dinner. Located at the corner of Washington and Empire Streets inside [...]