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Rhode Island Celebrates Its 250th Birthday at Newly Renovated “Old State House”
We are obliged by necessity and it becomes our highest Duty to use every means with which God and Nature have furnished us, in support of our invaluable rights, & privileges to oppose that Power which is exerted only for our destruction. On May 4, [...]
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May
May
Global Walking Festival in Honor of Jane Jacobs Returns to Providence with Focus on Community Insights of the City
On the first weekend in May, the global walking festival “Jane’s Walks” will return to Providence, with volunteer-led walks to help residents discover surprises and wonders both in their own backyards and in corners of the city they have yet to explore. Today, Jane’s Walks are [...]
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Apr
Apr
“A Homecoming”: Elmwood Community Center to Reopen After Seven Years With New Computer Lab, Learning Center
An “anchor” of Ward 9 is opening up to community use for the first time since 2019. On Friday, the Elmwood Community Center unveiled new renovations including a computer lab and upgrades to the building’s basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. The center is already [...]
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Apr
Apr
Factory on the Woonasquatucket Being Transformed into 500-Person Capacity Baptist Church
A new cupola sits on top of a large brick building on Kinsley Avenue, and on the inside, the shape looks like a cross. The structure lets light shine down into the second floor, which will soon open up into a new mezzanine that looks [...]
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Apr
Apr
Why Some Communities Don’t Trust the Media — And What Newsrooms Are Doing about It
Editor’s Note: To commemorate the upcoming celebration of Local News Day on April 9, The Eye is reprinting select articles from a series titled “Know Your News” by Granite State News Collaborative. About: Know Your News is a Granite State News Collaborative and NENPA Press [...]
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Mar
Mar
Wanskuck Historic Local District Gets City Plan Commission ‘OK’
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by Providence Post on March 4, 2026. Copyright ppsri.org. Reprinted with permission. At its meeting on March 3, the City Plan Commission (CPC) voted in favor of the 31-building Wanskuck Local Historic District (LHD) as well as changes to [...]
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Mar
Mar
A Labor of Love: Volunteer Shovelers Help Clean Up Providence Neighborhoods after Historic Snowfall
The day after the largest snowfall in Rhode Island history, the sun was shining on Providence as residents tried to move three feet of snow out of their driveways and sidewalks. But Ray Kiefaber was feeling under the weather, and outside, their Prius was buried [...]
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Feb
Feb
Crook Point Bascule Bridge Will Be Demolished — Unless Providence Takes Action
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by Providence Post on February 5, 2026. Copyright ppsri.org. Reprinted with permission. Rhode Island Department of Transportation is scheduled to demolish the bridge in 2026-2027; The city may want to take ownership of the bridge, create an authority [...]
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Feb
Feb
The Cost of Dying — State-Assisted Burials at a Providence Funeral Home
The cost of living in the United States is as relevant as ever, with people citing higher prices at the grocery store and on their utility bills. While the conversation around affordability is had by the living, unfortunately, expenses continue after death. The cost of [...]
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Feb
Feb
The “Resistance Houses” Top Providence Preservation Society’s 2026 Most Endangered Places List
Providence Public Schools Listed Again – 31st Listing for PPSD or an Individual Providence Public School since 1994 Every year, Providence Preservation Society (PPS) invites community members to nominate places to its annual Most Endangered Places (MEP) List to bring attention to vulnerable places and [...]
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Feb
Feb
