Photo courtesy of The Children’s Medical Group
Real-World Treatment for Pediatric Mental Health Debuts Here
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Mental healthcare isn’t a luxury; it’s a fundamental right, akin to physical healthcare, and it should be treated that way. Unfortunately, that is not the norm for pediatric behavioral health. Nearly one-third of youth in the U.S. will have an anxiety disorder by the age [...]

31
Jul
Attendees at a retreat for women of color within Newport HEZ’s Collective of Phenomenal Women working group - Photo courtesy of Newport Health Equity Zone
Moving Beyond Disease-Specific Approach, Health Equity Zones give Rhode Islanders Opportunity to Improve Quality of Life
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‘The value of HEZs is undeniably proven… We hope to be the ripple that makes that change. It’s intentional disruption that’s necessary. That’s what we are doing collectively.’ Across Rhode Island, fourteen “health equity zones,” or “HEZs,” are engaging residents and stakeholders to improve the [...]

31
Jul
A Conversation with Councilmember Sanchez 
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6 out of 15 City Councilors in Providence are Latino, and The Providence Eye is interviewing them to get to know each one better, including understanding their views on the intersection of identity and governance. Providence City Councilmember Miguel Sanchez represents Ward 6, which includes [...]

17
Jul
Photo: Jon Doucette
Love, Rhythm, and Grace: Revolve Dance Project’s Unique Approach to Performance
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What happens when a professional drummer and a professional ballerina get together? For newly married couple Cameron MacIntosh and Kirsten Evans, the future promises a lifetime of collaboration. Revolve Dance Project (RDP) is the embodiment of the duo’s inspiration, seamlessly weaving together Cameron’s music and [...]

17
Jul
Rosewoods Dance Collaborative’s “The Yarn Monster,” performed at Motion State Arts’ Cabaret Jeté at FringePVD 2023.  photo: Erin X. Smithers
Providence Fringe Festival and RI Theatre Makers Roundtable- Performers Collaborating
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Exciting and experimental performance is the hallmark of Providence’s Annual Fringe Festival, now in its 11th year, and presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group July 14-27.  The largest Fringe Festival in New England, FringePVD fosters a strong sense of community among artists and audiences, and [...]

10
Jul
Asa Messer, 1869, by John Sullivan Lincoln, copied from an ivory miniature, Brown Portrait Collection
Education for Everybody: Why They Named a School After Asa Messer
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Asa Messer’s name has been attached to two Providence school buildings.  Few people today would know the reasons: he was active in Providence for almost half a century, two hundred years ago, an educator inspired by the open mind of Providence founder Roger Williams. He [...]

10
Jul
Not quite a hole in one, but close
For the Public Good: Triggs Memorial Golf Course
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Triggs Memorial Golf Course, nestled between Rhode Island College and Chalkstone Avenue, is often overlooked as an extraordinary green space in Providence. From its original design to its operation today, it is recognized as one of the top municipal golf courses in the country, promoting [...]

03
Jul
Drawing by Niah Rivera
Teens and Sex [Education]
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The Met High School (Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center), located in South Providence is not a “traditional” school; as a student at the Met I was able to engage in internships and research projects–to participate in real-life learning. I was particularly interested in healthcare [...]

03
Jul
The south and west sides of Providence at the turn of the 20th century.  Note the Cranston Street Armory at the top left
Gentle Density: How to Have Both Preservation and Population Growth in Providence
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On June 18th, after a 3+ hour meeting consisting primarily of public comment, the Providence City Plan Commission voted to approve the city’s draft Comprehensive Plan and send it to the City Council. Over and over, speakers expressed two things: a love for Providence, and [...]

26
Jun
Learning to fish at Roger Williams Park Photo courtesy of Providence Urban Wildlife Conservation Partnership
Rewilding Roger Williams: How Did Fish Get into the Park’s Ponds?
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On any nice day at Roger Williams Park, among the strollers, bird watchers, and zoo visitors, there’s often a cohort of folks fishing.  In fact, today, June 26th, would-be anglers of all sorts will be there for the Annual Freshwater Fishing Event. Bass, stripers, and [...]

26
Jun