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Longtime donor gives 100th gallon of blood

A longtime blood donor marked a major milestone Thursday morning.
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The Weekly: 4/17/25 Guide to Downtown Providence

In Providence, there’s always something interesting going on! And we understand how challenging it can be to wade through all the happenings and decide what events to attend, where to eat, and…
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Mayor Brett Smiley’s FY26 Budget: Strengthening Financial Stability and Reassurance in Local Government

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Proposed FY26 budget includes responsible cuts, new revenue and lower than expected tax increase to fund critical city services and community priorities    Mayor Brett P. The post…
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Providence principal surprised with award

The RI Association of School Principals, joined by city leaders at Vartan Gregorian Elementary School, named Principal Matthew Brown the state's outstanding first year principal.
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Mayor Brett Smiley Releases Providence’s Plan for Our Schools: Building a Brighter Future

Thursday, April 10, 2025 Report Outlines Integration of Systems, Operations and Management for a Successful Transition to Local Management Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined City Council Pro Tempore Juan The post…
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Providence’s Plan for Our Schools: Building a Brighter Future

Please use the website’s translation tool to translate this report to: Spanish, Chinese, Hatian Creole, Khmer and Portugese. April 2025 LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY As Mayor, there is no priority The post…
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The Weekly: 4/10/25 Guide to Downtown Providence

In Providence, there’s always something interesting going on! And we understand how challenging it can be to wade through all the happenings and decide what events to attend, where to eat, and…
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Kane Brown plays with adoptable puppies ahead of Providence show

Five Rhode Island shelter dogs had the time of their lives meeting country superstar Kane Brown over the weekend.
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WWII veteran takes Honor Flight to D.C. after surprise offer

It’s not every day you get to thank a veteran with a trip to the nation's capital, but that’s exactly what happened after U.S. Navy veteran Will Barbeau was featured on 12…
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Mayor Brett Smiley Proposes Citywide Replacement of Trash and Recycling Carts

Thursday, April 3, 2025 City proposes investment in waste management improvements to enhance quality-of-life, streamline city services and build a more sustainable Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Councilman Jim The post…
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The Weekly: 4/3/25 Guide to Downtown Providence

In Providence, there’s always something interesting going on! And we understand how challenging it can be to wade through all the happenings and decide what events to attend, where to eat, and…
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The Weekly: 3/27/25 Guide to Downtown Providence

In Providence, there’s always something interesting going on! And we understand how challenging it can be to wade through all the happenings and decide what events to attend, where to eat, and…
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The Ivy Tavern: Where good food and good company make the perfect combo

In a world filled with cookie-cutter restaurants and trendy eateries that make you wait for your meal, there’s something comforting about a local tavern that has stood the test of The post…
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Pistachios, Phyllo, & Providence: How baklava became my passport during Arab Heritage Month

Forget your passport — I just traveled 5,500 miles from Rhode Island to Syria with nothing but a fork and a sweet tooth. In a cozy corner of Providence, where The post…
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L’Artisan: Bakery on the rise

“Location, location, location,” is known as the golden rule for real estate and retail. L’Artisan, the friendly neighborhood café and bakery in Wayland Square, has been busy adding strategic locations The post…
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A Tale of Two Landmarks: When Newport money meets Providence’s comfort food classics

Hot wieners are meeting cold cash as Newport’s Audrain Food Group gobbles up another slice of Providence’s comfort food pie. In their latest culinary conquest, they’ve snagged the legendary Olneyville The post…
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MNH The Sun: Our Living Star Planetarium Show

Join the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park on April 17 at 4:30pm for The Sun: Our Living Star NEW fulldome planetarium show. Did you know The post…
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The Weekly: 3/20/25 Guide to Downtown Providence

In Providence, there’s always something interesting going on! And we understand how challenging it can be to wade through all the happenings and decide what events to attend, where to eat, and…
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Remarkable Women finalist: Roberta Merkle

March is International Women’s Month and once again, WPRI 12 is honoring those who inspire, lead, and forge the way for other women.
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City of Providence Prepares for March Madness 

Road Closures, Detours and Parking Details Announced for Week of March 17  Providence, RI – In preparation for March Madness, the City of Providence has compiled essential information regarding road The post…
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The Weekly: 3/13/25 Guide to Downtown Providence

In Providence, there’s always something interesting going on! And we understand how challenging it can be to wade through all the happenings and decide what events to attend, where to eat, and…
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Comedy Overview

Comedy & Cuisine Collide in Providence – March 27 – 30 Gastronomy and guffaws are unleashed when comedy and cuisine collide in Providence March 27-30 — with not one, but The post…
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Track 15: Where community, culture, and cuisine converge

Providence, Rhode Island is about to welcome an exciting new culinary destination with the opening of Track 15 on March 18, 2025. This ambitious project, spearheaded by Chris Marsella, of The post…
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Stirring up change: Chef Milena Pagán’s recipe for success

In celebration of Women’s History Month, I am spotlighting a culinary trailblazer who’s adding her own special flavor to Rhode Island’s food scene. On Hope Street in Providence, something extraordinary The post…
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