August 11, 2021

PVD City Council battles the self-created perception that the City isn’t safe

Overall, crime is down in Providence, but you might not know that given the things said during...

January 13, 2021

The Stop Evictions, Save Lives Dance Parade in Providence

The action in Providence was held in concert with similar actions in 15 states and 19 cities...

January 12, 2021

College Democrats of RI organize dozens of elected leaders to call for Rep Justin Price to resign

It is unacceptable for an elected official to defend a violent mob calling for antisemitic and anti...

October 25, 2020

Lock Arms for Peace on Smith Hill: We’re burying our children

“We have to stand up as a community,” said Lock Arms for Peace founder Diana Garlington. “We’re...

October 5, 2020

In the wake of gun violence, a march for peace on Smith Hill

“It’s hard to have the pride in this community, that I’ve had all my live, with this...

December 29, 2021

Tech and procedural problems plague PVD City Council hearing on multi-hub resolution

“The Governor has made it clear she wants busses out of the plaza. RIDOT is moving as...

July 23, 2020

Statement from PVD City Councilmember Katherine Kerwin regarding recent events at Fortnight

“It is clear to me that what I observed was an attempt to harass a small business...

May 27, 2020

Providence College administrators owe the community an apology and a plan for systemic change

“How was it, I wondered, that these students did not understand their positionality as white, college-educated students...

February 27, 2020

Providence City Councilors seek to eliminate SROs, bring more social services to students

“Students want to be able to walk through the building without fear of being arrested for nonviolent...

January 14, 2020

Providence City Council committee hears legislation to stop source of income discrimination in housing

“I wouldn’t be able to afford housing without my Housing Choice Voucher,” said Wendy Thomas. “Passing source...

December 9, 2019

Neighborhood groups and politicians strongly support Providence’s Climate Justice Plan

Statement also opposes any proposed facilities on Allens Avenue likely to worsen pollution and asthma rates “Air...

December 6, 2019

At a raucous meeting, Providence City Council approves the Hive Hotel TSA

“I don’t know the intentions of this developer,” said Councilmember Rachel Miller, “But I would say that...

January 19, 2020

City councilors urge empathy and community solidarity for relocated NYC families experiencing homelessness

Four city councilors representing three Rhode Island cities today issued a letter in support of six families...

October 31, 2019

Providence City Council inauguration a day of firsts and political fault lines

The inauguration of a new Providence City Council was a day of firsts and a day of...

January 19, 2020

Let Women Lead – Women candidates hold meet and greet at Rhode Island State House

More than 13 women running for public office in Rhode Island held a meet and greet on...