People in Providence – Jose
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Jose Ruiz | Thayer Street I’ve been on this corner for 32 years. Right here is my favorite spot in Providence. Around here I feel safe. What I love is the diversity of people from all over the world. I like to speak different languages [...]

30
Jun
From left to right: Moderator Lanre Ajakaiye, incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley, Democratic primary challenger Rep. David Morales, Independent candidate Allen Waters, and Republican candidate Dave Talan. Photo: Jake Mittleman.
Mayoral Candidates Lay Out Stances on Local Issues at Elmwood Community Center
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Four candidates running for Providence mayor faced residents at a packed Elmwood Community Center on June 24, addressing housing, pollution, education and more. The event was organized by a coalition of eight neighborhood associations and community groups: Elmwood Neighborhood Association, Elmwood & South Providence Crime [...]

30
Jun
People in Providence – June 16, 2026
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Dan Ryan | India Point Park I’m from Illinois originally. I came here in my 20s when I was in the service and spent some time down in Newport. It was beautiful. I’ve lived in a lot of different places around Rhode Island over the [...]

16
Jun