The June 17, 2026 letters to the editor in The Providence Eye address several local concerns raised in recent articles. Nancy Green praises Marcela Betancur for highlighting the dangers of masking bigotry as humor, emphasizing the impact on children and the ne…
Gordon Wood, a renowned historian and Brown University professor for 39 years, passed away on June 7 at age 92 after being struck by a car. Wood was celebrated for his Pulitzer Prize-winning work and his influential teaching, particularly his two-semester cour…
In their op-ed, Barry Fain and Steven Triedman draw a parallel between an elephant’s awareness in a community and Brown University’s role in Providence. While Brown is a major economic and cultural presence, contributing jobs and student spending, the authors…
A Providence Post writer reflects on reporting community efforts to preserve Atlantic Mills, a longtime Olneyville hub facing rising rents and potential eviction. Interviews with tenants revealed their deep passion for maintaining not just the building but the…
The article discusses Rhode Island’s current fiscal and policy challenges through the lens of Shel Silverstein’s 1964 book, The Giving Tree, which depicts a one-sided relationship of continual giving. The authors argue that the state and Providence are similar…
The East Side Monthly’s April Fool’s Issue, a precursor to modern satire outlets like The Onion and The Daily Show, was a beloved tradition celebrated for over a decade. Known for its sharp humor and ironic exaggerations closely tied to local truths, it freque…
The recent historic blizzards in Providence highlighted the limits of local government and the strength of community action. While politicians often receive credit or blame for weather responses, many factors influencing storm preparedness—such as infrastructu…
Rhode Island, particularly Providence Public Schools, could learn from Mississippi’s recent education turnaround, dubbed the “Mississippi Miracle.” Historically one of the worst-performing states in education, Mississippi rose dramatically in fourth-grade read…
The article highlights the ongoing housing affordability crisis in Providence through the personal story of a renter who has struggled for four years to secure stable, affordable housing. Despite legislative efforts by state and city leaders—including housing…
A long-term renter in Providence’s Fox Point neighborhood opposes the city’s proposed rent-control legislation, citing personal experience and concerns about its impact. The writer, who has lived in their two-family home for 14 years with manageable rent incre…
The Providence Preservation Society (PPS) will release the 29th edition of its Most Endangered Places (MEP) list in 2026, marking nearly three decades of highlighting at-risk sites across the city. Since 1994, 140 unique locations have been named, ranging from…
In their New Year’s op-ed, Barry Fain and Steven Triedman reflect on persistent challenges facing Rhode Island, urging renewed focus and accountability. The Washington Bridge remains closed westbound since December 2023 due to government mismanagement, with un…
