When Do Elections Begin in Providence? Key Deadlines for 2026

por Eric Halvarson

It’s going to be a big year for elections in Providence.  Not only is the Mayoral race going to make headlines, but every City Council seat is up for election. At the state level, Providence residents will be electing all of their Representatives and Senators, [...]

The Roommate — A Sharp, Funny, and Unexpectedly Tender Study of Reinvention

por Judith Clinton

Trinity Rep’s latest production, The Roommate, offers a sharply observed portrait of two women whose unlikely connection becomes a catalyst for reinvention. The play’s humor and heart lands with precision, thanks to two exceptional performances and Curt Columbus’s deft direction in his first outing as [...]

Crook Point Bascule Bridge Will Be Demolished — Unless Providence Takes Action

by Katy Pickens

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 [...]

The Cost of Dying — State-Assisted Burials at a Providence Funeral Home

by Andrea Gutierrez

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 [...]

Providence Sees Five Year High in Overnight Parking Tickets, with Over 50,000 Issued in 2025

por Eric Halvarson

Providence issued more than 50,000 tickets for overnight parking violations in 2025, the most the City has delivered in the past five years.  City residents without driveways or provided parking lots are gambling over whether to buy an expensive overnight parking pass or risk a [...]

“Innocent Knowledge,” An Exhibition of Artwork by Israeli and Palestinian Children

by Lynn Holstein

Providence lies more than 5,500 miles away from the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Despite this geographic distance, images from civilians suffering from the conflict are now on display at Brown University’s Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery & Justice, documenting the experiences of [...]

Celebrating “The Great Connector” at VegFest

by Margaret Rizzuto

Founded by longtime vegan and communications professional Robin Dionne, VegFest grew out of years of attending plant-based food festivals around the country and wondering why Rhode Island didn’t have one of its own. After years of  planning, research, and development, Rhode Island VegFest was ready [...]

When Silence Speaks Volumes: Small Mouth Sounds Finds Profound Meaning Without Words

por Judith Clinton

It has been said that there are three kinds of silence in the theatre: the silence of emptiness, the silence of anticipation, and the silence that settles over an audience when something deeply recognizable is unfolding onstage. Small Mouth Sounds, while employing all three, belongs [...]

From Cafeterias to Compost: How Providence Schools Are Closing the Loop

by Samantha Salvatore, Emily Susan Gaylord

In Providence, a growing movement shows how climate action can begin in the lunch line. Through the Rhode Island School Recycling Project (RISRP)’s Get Food Smart program — supported by the City of Providence Office of Sustainability and the USDA — students across the city [...]

The “Resistance Houses” Top Providence Preservation Society’s 2026 Most Endangered Places List

by Providence Preservation Society

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 [...]