FRIENDS OF LIBRARY HOLD “A TASTE OF FALL” RAFFLE The Friends of the East Providence Public Library announce that tickets are now on sale for their “Taste of Fall” raffle which will continue through the Fall Book Sale at Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, from October 2 to 5, 2025. More than $650 […]
The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Is About Our Transportation Future, Too Transportation didn’t get a lot of mention in the public discussion of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. But it’s everywhere. By Kea Wilson Republican lawmakers have passed a bill that could send shockwaves through the American transportation system — even if almost no one’s talking […]
The Looff Arts Festival Date: August 9, 2025 (Saturday) Location: Crescent Park Riverside, RI Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm “By the Sea and Beyond” raffle drawing will take place at this event Visit Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Booth at Looff Arts Festival Aug. 9 Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse will host a booth at The Looff: East Providence Arts […]
Walkable Cities, Neighborhoods = Happy Communities Shashwat Mishra July 31, 2025 Walkability is a huge plus for engendering a pleasant neighborhood experience and the development of community bonds. Credit: Pexels.com Dear EarthTalk: What can we do to make our neighborhoods more walkable? —D.F., New York, NY Walkability is essential for healthy communities. A pedestrian-friendly community lets […]
A full plate for new education commissioner Pedro Martinez Massachusetts needs him to push hard to close achievement gaps, maintain high standards by Mary Tamer PEDRO MARTINEZ, the new commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, comes to the Commonwealth with an impressive record of change in Chicago and an opportunity to tackle numerous […]
RIPTA Releases Independent Operational Efficiency Study Final Report Study Confirms No Immediate Cost-Saving Measures Available to Avoid Service Cuts Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today announced that the independent efficiency study required by the State is now complete and available to the public at RIPTA.com/efficiencystudy. The study, conducted by an independent […]
“America’s Best Idea: The Separation of Church and State” with author Randall Balmer August 28 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Thursday, August 28th, 2025 Richard I. Burnham Resource Center | 82 Touro Street, Newport Admission $15 – $20 per person | *Student Discounts now available $10 with valid student ID 6:30pm to 7:30pm; doors open at 5:30pm […]
GRIECO AUTOMOTIVE GROUP IN NEW ENGLAND ANNOUNCES 4TH ANNUAL SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE TO BENEFIT TIDES FAMILY SERVICESAND THE ARC RHODE ISLAND Donate New School Supplies August 4–18 PROVIDENCE, RI (July 14, 2025) — Grieco Automotive Group dealerships in Johnston, East Providence, Middletown, and Seekonk, MA are gearing up for their 4th Annual School Supply Drive, taking […]
