150 Years of Free Knowledge: From just over 10,000 volumes at its first location to a 350,000-item collection, the Providence Public Library offers ancient artifacts, whaling logs and hands-on workshops in ESL, STEM and entrepreneurship — find out why it remains a vital community hub.
R.I. inventory inches forward: After years of tight listings, Rhode Island’s housing supply climbed from a 1.5- to a 2.7-month stock in July, even as single-family sales dipped and prices rose above $500,000 — find out what this means for buyers.
Wedding Singer wows Rhode Island: The Academy Players of Rhode Island deliver spot-on ’80s costumes, high-octane choreography, and powerhouse vocals in a joyous revival of the hit musical — check out our full review.
Woodlawn’s last park lost: With Morley Field fenced off for a new distribution center, residents are left parkless and vulnerable to punishing heat waves — find out.
Neighborhood custom apparel hub: For 26 years, Stitches Branded Apparel on Killingly Avenue has delivered everything from police patches and tournament shirts to one-off wedding mementos—all with face-to-face service under new owner John Flynn — find out why locals still love stopping by.
Other Providence headlines this week
- Butler Hospital union workers began returning Sunday
- Crash snaps Providence utility pole, triggers outages
- A bike trail is bicyclists’ best route
- Six snakes dumped in Pawtucket cemetery
- Morgan rehab grants Vietnam vet dream flight
- RIDEM detected West Nile in RI communities