Providence city council president Rachel Miller has lived in the West End for over 20 years. During that time, she says the neighborhood has become virtually unaffordable for most working-class residents. “I’ve seen rent grow at first very slowly, and then, since 2020, very fast,” Miller said. “Apartments that were, maybe $1,100 are now $2,200. […]
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Tensions flare as Palestinian flag is raised at Providence City Hall
A Palestinian flag was raised on Friday at City Hall, but the flag-raising ceremony turned tense as a crowd of several dozen pro-Israel protestors attempted to drown out the speeches by making loud noises, chanting into a megaphone, and playing loud music. The flag was raised to commemorate the Nakba, when Israel officially declared itself […]
