Smiley ran on a campaign to improve quality of life in the city. He pulled ahead with nearly 42% of the vote, triumphing over his two opponents.
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Providence launches eviction-defense program for low-income renters
In partnership with Rhode Island Legal Services and other community groups, the city of Providence will connect tenants across the city to free legal advice for the next year.
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One Year in the U.S.
The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, Mosaic, has a community essay series. This one is by Elvin Quero, who is originally from Barquisimeto, Venezuela. He writes about moving to Rhode Island a year ago. Our Production Director, James Baumgartner provides the English translation of Elvin’s words. Hay una versión en español abajo. To listen to […]
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Providence Mayor Elorza tests positive for COVID-19
The mayor is awaiting a PCR test to confirm the results.
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Mosaic Community Essay: Growing Up in Smith Hill
The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, Mosaic, has a series of community essays. This one is called “Growing up in Smith Hill” by David Torres who lives in Worcester, Massachusetts. I grew up in Providence, Rhode Island, in the Smith Hill neighborhood. We came from a small place in El Salvador, Cantón Llano de los […]
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The Seekonk River Bridge
The Public’s Radio’s podcast, Mosaic, has a series of community essays. This one is called “The Seekonk River Bridge” by Marissa Gallerani, a writer who lives in Providence. The first time I saw the Seekonk River Bridge was on a hot afternoon in July of 2020. I had just moved to Providence after 5 years […]
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A Birthday Promise to My Mother
Essayist Richard Lawrence writes about a promise he made not to forget family history.
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Mosaic Community Essay: The Dream
The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, Mosaic, has a series of community essays. This one is called “The Dream” by Ruth Machie who lives in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. I remember it was a February afternoon, the snow was coming down, I was excited. I was going to touch and feel the snow for the first time. […]
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PHOTOS: Providence youth rally on Juneteenth for racial justice
The Providence Juneteenth Rally drew hundreds of high-school students on Friday. The rally called for a dismantling of local and state police and more funding for mental health care, education, and youth programs.
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Twin River Announces Plan To Move HQ To Wexford Complex
Twin River Worldwide Holdings plans to make its Providence headquarters in the Wexford Innovation Complex in the I-195 District, the company said Monday. Twin River has signed a letter of intent to occupy 12,000 square feet on the sixth floor of the Wexford building. If everything goes according to plan, the company said it will […]
