East Providence students have many reasons to be grateful. This year, individuals, families, groups and businesses from throughout the city joined together to support higher education for city …

In the early 1900s, the newly constructed Pomham Rocks Lighthouse in Riverside featured a white picket fence around the perimeter of the half-acre island. The 1938 hurricane destroyed the fence and …

A Slice of History Thursday, July 2, 2PM Weaver Library A pizza party with a side of history! In celebration of America's 250th, join us to watch Hamilton (singing along is totally allowed!) while …

All Ages Summer Learning Challenge Monday, June 15 - Saturday, August 22 at Weaver Library, Riverside Library, and Fuller Creative Learning Center This summer, the East Providence Public Library …

Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse was recently awarded a $10,000 matching grant for historic preservation from The 1772 Foundation in cooperation with Preserve Rhode Island. Replacement of the …

The EPHS Class of 1961 held it's monthly luncheon on Tuesday June 16 and marked 65 years since our graduation. Thank you to all the classmates who showed up to look at pictures, play trivia, …

On June 13, 2026, sixteen members of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse met at the gravesite of Keeper William James Howard at Pocasset Cemetery, Bourne, Mass., to honor his service, from 1937-1951, …

East Providence, RI — The East Providence Public Library, Mayor Bob DaSilva, and the Department of Planning and Economic Development are pleased to announce that artist Anthony Heinz May has been …

East Providence, R.I. - Newly available at East Providence Public Library from NewsBank, the Providence Journal Historical Archive covers content from 1829 through today, including the Evening …

East Providence, RI – The City of East Providence is gearing up to bring the community together for an exciting day of culture and community as part of our “Soccer In The City” celebration …

East Providence, R.I. – On Tuesday, June 2nd, the East Providence City Council gave final passage to the ban of operation of electric bicycles in city parks, recreation spaces and sidewalks. …

City’s Growth in Tax Base Helps Reduce 2026 Tax Rates to 2.1% or $.28 The office of Mayor Bob DaSilva has issued a statement announcing that the 2026 tax rate has been established.  The tax …

The first step in that project was to remove the large historic Satinette Mill Scale which has been stored in the basement of the Education Center for years. On May 27, Lou Couto, Assistant Highway …

East Providence, R.I. - The City of East Providence has announced the tax rates for Fiscal Year 2026, with tax bills scheduled to begin arriving in mailboxes in the coming weeks. The City of East …

Chelsea Anderson recognized in NEARI’s “Legacy of Learning” campaign launching during Teacher Appreciation Week Cranston, R.I. — An East Providence educator is being recognized statewide for …

East Providence, R.I. - New commemorative pole banners honoring Revolutionary War soldiers and patriots buried in East Providence are being installed throughout the city as part of the community’s …

School Bus Stop Arm System Finally Working The City Council will discuss the progress of the long-delayed implementation of the school bus stop arm system, which is intended to enforce violations of …

• May 5 Aqua Turf, Plantsville, CT “Linda Ronstadt Tribute" • June 16 Rockport, Mass Shopping Lunch @ Bracketts Ocean View • August 18 Foster's Clambake, Maine. "The Beach Boys Tribute …

East Providence, RI – The Rhode Island Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court decision holding that PACE Organization of Rhode Island is not exempt from paying personal and real estate taxes …

April 30 marks the end of Scholarship Foundation of East Providence’s 2026 phone-a-thon campaign. All contributions received through the phone-a-thon will be distributed as scholarships this year. …

The Hornbine School Museum is happy to announce a number of special exhibits this season that will feature The 3 R’s: Road to Revolution in Rehoboth. We will have displays about local connections …

East Providence, RI – The City of East Providence Recreation Department announces Kindermotion’s Summer 2026 Kids Morning Out Pop-Up Camps, a series of fun-filled, active mornings designed for …

East Providence, RI – The City of East Providence Recreation Department will offer a one-week summer theater camp in collaboration with Island Players Theater Group for aspiring actors ages 8-12, …

Saturday May 16th we will be placing flags on the graves of our fallen. You can choose either Littleneck Cemetery or Gates of Heaven to volunteer to help place flags. Both locations start at 8:00am …

Audubon invites all Rhode Islanders to get out and discover the joy of birding! FREE birding walks are offered throughout the month of May at locations across the state. Novice birders are welcome. …