Maureen A. Mosco

by The Providence Eye

Maureen A. Mosco, 81, of North Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Sisto A. and Adele (D’Agostino) Mosco. Maureen graduated from R.I. College with a B.S. and M.Ed. She taught in North [...]

Anita Iacono

by The Providence Eye

Anita Iacono Jun 18, 1930 — Jun 18, 2026 Anita Iacono, 96, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at The Cedars in Cranston. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Tito and Antonetta (Coia) Silvestri. Anita was the [...]

Michael Leo “Mike” Lyons

by The Providence Eye

Michael Leo “Mike” Lyons, age 77, of Seekonk, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday June 17, 2026. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on March 1, 1949, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a kind and [...]

Letters to the Editor – June 24, 2026

by The Providence Eye

[In response to Providence and the Underground Railroad: New Bibliography Documents Anti-Slavery Activity in RI] My grandmother had a house on Pratt street that had an underground tunnel that went to Congdon street. I was told by my aunts that played in the tunnel.   [...]

Letters to the Editor – June 17, 2026

by The Providence Eye

[In response to The White House Spent Your Tax Dollars Dehumanizing Latinos. In Providence, That’s Unacceptable – and We Should All Say So. published on June 10, 2026] Thank you to Marcela Betancur for calling out the danger of hiding bigotry under ‘humor’. Prejudice never went [...]

Refugee Dream Center

by The Providence Eye

Refugee Dream Center seeks volunteers to support local refugee youth in middle and high school through mentoring and academic guidance. Volunteers work with youth individually and in small groups, assisting with homework, English language development, college applications, adjusting to life in the U.S., and more. [...]

Brighten A Day Foundation

by The Providence Eye

Brighten A Day Foundation, which fights loneliness among individuals in need through compassionate community engagement, is looking for volunteers to support efforts such as assembling care packages and writing uplifting notes and cards. Volunteers are integral to creating meaningful experiences that promote kindness and emotional [...]

African Alliance of RI

by The Providence Eye

African Alliance of RI needs volunteers to help at its Bami Farm in Johnston and to assist with its farmers market at the farm. The organization provides land to local African families to grow their own food, not only to take home but also to [...]

Teen Poets Recognized by Award Named for Providence Public Educator Maureen Kenner

by The Providence Eye

The winning poems for the 2026 Maureen Kenner Memorial Prize have been announced, with Lina Durfee’s poem “Altitude Sickness” receiving the first place honor.  The contest, held by poet Tina Cane and the Rhode Island Center for the Book, is a competition for students across [...]

The Alcove

by The Providence Eye

The Alcove seeks warm, welcoming volunteers to staff its front desk and keep daily operations running smoothly. As a nonprofit feminist cultural center in Providence, RI, The Alcove relies on local community members to create an inclusive, supportive space for all. No specialized background required—just [...]