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A view of the East Shore Expressway and the on-ramp to I-195 West where RIDOT will be testing a new traffic pattern this weekend to the Washington Bridge approach.

RIDOT to test new traffic pattern to ease traffic on I-195 West

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation late last week announced its latest attempt to alleviate the traffic jam on Interstate 195 created by its shuttering of the westbound side of the … more

By Mike Rego | 2/2/24

Mayor’s executive actions eye more diverse views in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE — Mayor Bob DaSilva last week took two executive actions in what he said was an attempt “to bring varying racial and ethnic backgrounds with differing views … more

6/4/20

As expected, DaSilva, Rossi advance in race for East Providence mayor

EAST PROVIDENCE — The expected matchup to see who will be the city’s second ever elected mayor emerged from the Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 primary election as incumbent Bob DaSilva earned the … more

By Mike Rego | 9/13/22

East Providence nursing home resident charged with sexually assaulting staff member

PROVIDENCE — The office of Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced in statement issued Friday, June 23, an East Providence man has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with … more

6/23/23

Gov. Gina Raimondo talks about the new order requiring all employees in customer-facing businesses to wear face coverings.

Governor mandates face coverings for all ‘customer-facing’ businesses

Gov. Gina Raimondo’s daily press briefing included the announcement of a new executive order, to take effect this Saturday, April 18. It will require all “customer-facing” … more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/14/20

Assembly passes voting access bill sponsored by East Bay legislators

PROVIDENCE — Legislation led in the House of Representatives by East Providence Katherine Kazarian (D-Dist. 63), the "Let RI Vote Act,” was approved there as well as the Senate and … more

5/19/22

East Providence hosts first annual 'Pride' parade

EAST PROVIDENCE — The administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva sponsored what it billed as East Providence’s first annual “Pride” parade celebrating the LGBTQI+ community of the … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 6/30/22

Scenes from the EPHS youth basketball skills clinic held Friday, Nov. 17.

Kids have a ball at inaugural EPHS youth hoops clinic

EAST PROVIDENCE — The first East Providence High School youth basketball skills clinic took place Friday night, Nov. 17, inside Ramos Gymnasium. The event was directed by Townies boys' head … more

By Mike Rego | 11/20/23

The River House is designed in five of what the architect calls “pavilions,” with three shown here. To the right is the master suite pavilion, with bedroom, bathroom and office nook. At center is the main living pavilion, home to the kitchen and main living space. At left, which is really the center of the house, is the library, which is just off the front foyer. Two more bedroom / bathroom pavilions are to the left, not shown.

Architectural marvel is a beacon of light

Jonathan Levi lives within his life’s work. His home, nestled along the east branch of the Westport River, is unlike any other. Besides being home to Levi and his wife, it is a physical … more

By Scott Pickering | 12/9/23

Levi Jacobs (center) scored a career-best 26 points and also grabbed 11 rebounds as EPHS cruised past North Kingstown for an important late-season Division I win.

Jacobs, Townies jolt North Kingstown for important boys' hoops win

Levi Jacobs netted a season and career-best 27 points, leading the East Providence High School boys' basketball team to an important 81-60 victory on the road over North Kingstown Thursday night, … more

By Mike Rego | 2/2/24

City teams begin District 2 Little League All-Star tournaments

EAST PROVIDENCE — The 2022 Rhode Island Little League All-Star season began last week with the start of the District 2 Major Baseball Division Tournament in which two local entries … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 6/30/22

Council approval creates tax amnesty program in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence's offering of amnesty for delinquent tax payments became law last week when the City Council approved ordinances related to the matter at its Tuesday, July 18, … more

By Mike Rego | 7/24/23

Haven Box, a nonprofit that provides comfort boxes to survivors of sexual violence, was the beneficiary of the 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island’s fall event.

Networking with a mission

When you put a hundred driven, selfless, passionate women in the same room, good things happen. This was certainly the case earlier this month, when 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island hosted their … more

By Julia Stearly | 1/12/24

Grant goes towards continued renovation of EPPD headquarters

PROVIDENCE — The city will receive nearly a million dollars in federal grant money towards the continued renovation of the East Providence Police Department headquarters on Waterman Avenue. … more

3/27/24

Keegan Grant (left) scored four goals in two games for the EPHS boys' lacrosse team to open the 2024 season, including a hat trick against Cranston West in the Townies' 14-4 victory.

EPHS spring sports teams start 2024 seasons

The East Providence High School boys' lacrosse team managed just one win all of last spring. In 2024, it took the Townies just one week to earn their initial Division IV victory as the Townies … more

By Mike Rego | 4/8/24

A couple of e-bikers travel south on the East Bay Bike Path, approaching Thames Street in downtown Bristol. DEM says electric bikes or other electric apparatus are not allowed on the bike path, but there is very little enforcement or understanding of the regulation.

E-bikes on bike paths — Not allowed and not enforceable

Amid increasing reports of accidents or near-misses on the East Bay Bike Path between people riding electric bicycles and everyone else, Rhode Island lacks clarity on what is or is not allowed on its … more

By Katie Langley | 8/24/22

East Providence’s ‘Asphalt Art Initiative’ is completed at Hennessey Elementary

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Arts Council together with the city administration and area artist Anna Dugan recently completed a street mural created following consultation and … more

9/14/22

Council approves final version of East Providence’s FY22-23 budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council, via a 3-2 tally at its October 18 meeting, gave final approval to an overall budget of $212,609,094 for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The budget takes effect as of … more

By Mike Rego | 10/19/22

The EPHS cheerleaders perform at the Senior Center last Wednesday, Dec. 28.

EPHS spirit squad spreads some holiday ‘cheer’

EAST PROVIDENCE — What better way to show some of the city’s older folks a bit of holiday “cheer” and the “spirit” of the season than for the East Providence High … more

By Mike Rego | 1/3/23

EPHS senior starting pitcher Keira Quadros is back to help lead the Townies in their pursuit of another Division I playoff berth this spring.

EPHS softball seeks to have fun while taking aim at another playoff berth

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School softball team returned to the diamond over the last week for the start of its 2023 Division I regular season schedule, in the process … more

By Mike Rego | 4/5/23

East Providence High School's Levi Jacobs takes contact from a Classical defender while going up for a shot during the teams' Boys' Open State Basketball Tournament quarterfinal round game played last week at Rhode Island College.

Hoops season ends for East Providence entries

The 2023-24 Rhode Island Interscholastic League high school basketball season came to a close this past weekend, the last of the teams with local ties, Bay View, falling in the girls' Open State … more

By Mike Rego | 3/19/24

Federal Emergency Management Agency, Small Business Administration meets with flood victims

FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be in the Giles room at the Cranston Library at 140 Sockanosset Cross Rd, Cranston to meet with survivors of the Dec. 17-19, 2023, storms … more

3/27/24

Candidates declare for 2022 East Providence elections

EAST PROVIDENCE — The following is the list of candidates to officially file their declaratory papers to run for office either at the September Primary Election or the November General … more

By Mike Rego | 6/30/22

Ed Korkuc during his managerial stint of the 1978 Big League All-Stars.

Riverside Little League recognizes revered volunteer Korkuc

Riverside Little League plans a special event in memory of recently deceased coaching luminary Edmund Korkuc on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Ron Silva Baseball Complex off Wampanoag Trail. The public … more

10/10/22

East Providence Library Block Party series kicks off in style

EAST PROVIDENCE — If first impressions were any indication, then the staff of the East Providence Public Libraries have another summer hit on their hands. Weaver Library, on Grove Avenue, … more

By Mike Rego | 7/5/23