East Providence Paper Shredding Event On Saturday

East Providence residents are invited to bring up to two boxes of paper to the Weaver Public Library from 9 a.m. to noon.

East Providence's Weaver Library Reopens To The Public

Morning hours will be reserved for those considered "at-risk" for coronavirus complications, masks and social distancing required.

East Providence Seniors Make Masks For Nursing Home Staff

The masks, which were sewn by a group of East Providence women, were donated to Linn Health & Rehabilitation.

East Providence Home Improvement Program

The East Providence program provides assistance to homeowners in need of emergency and general repairs or safety improvements.

Riverside Kiddie Amusement Park To Open Later This Month

East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva said park operators have started to construct the temporary play area.

Automated Trash Collection Program Coming To East Providence

East Providence residents will have city-issued, 95-gallon trash carts issued for the start of collection on Aug. 3.

East Providence Community Development Block Grant Survey

East Providence is conducting a survey to help determine how to spend $3.8 in expected block grants over the next five years.

RI Reopening: Phase 3 Gets Green Light, With Revisions

Gov. Gina Raimondo said travel restrictions into Rhode Island will accompany new social gathering limits and additional business openings.

RI Reopening: Gov. Raimondo To Take Weekend To Consider Phase 3

Despite promising coronavirus numbers, Gov. Gina Raimondo said she will wait until Monday to announce if RI can further ease restrictions.

East Providence Accepting Proposals For Coronavirus Block Grants

The city has $448K in grants for 2020 for the prevention, preparedness and response to the coronavirus.

East Providence Pact Could Save $250K In Energy Costs

The Mayor's Office said savings will occur under short-term agreement with Green Development LLC through renewable energy faclities.

East Providence Farmers Market Returns In July

The Weaver Library Family Farmers Market will return in East Providence July 9 through Sept. 24.

East Providence Officials Praise City's Unity Rally

City Councilor Bob Rodericks said at Saturday's event "many residents of all ages and race had sincere, meaningful comments."

East Providence To Create Community Advisory Board On Race

The board is designed to increase communication within the city, address systemic racism, and increase diversity and inclusiveness.

East Providence To Demolish Neglected Old Fram Building

The Pawtucket Avenue building, which has been abandonded for 20 years, was declared hazardous and unsafe.

East Providence Seeks To Control Excessive Rat Problem

The proposed contract extension with waste management company would include dedicated secure trash carts for East Providence residents.

East Providence Mourns Loss Of 5-Year-Old Blake

Blake Costa, who battled cancer most of his life, died last Thursday.

East Providence Offers Free Soup To Residents

The Elisha Project and East Providence Boys and Girls Club are helping host the soup giveaway Thursday at Riverside Middle School.

Coronavirus In RI: East Providence Parks Reopen With Restrictions

While courts remain closed, and gatherings severely limited, the parks are open as of Friday to passive exercise.

Coronavirus: East Providence Student Salutes Nursing Home Staff

Sophomore Lily Bolarinho plays national anthem on her trumpet for East Providence first responders, Linn Health and Rehabilitation nurses.

COVID19 testing sites opening in East Providence, Newport May 6

East Bay Community Action Program's Health Services will open two testing sites for people with symptoms. Tests are by appointment only.

Grant Awarded For East Providence Spray Park

The state senate delegation representing East Providence announced the $100,000 matching grant on Monday.

Coronavirus: Orchard View Staff Member Among Nursing Home Deaths

Nancy MacDonald, 62, is the first staff member of the 41 deaths tied to the East Providence nursing home.

East Providence Kettle Point Project Modified Amid Health Crisis

The Mayor's Office said the latest development will consist of 12 townhomes in two buildings that overlook Squantum Woods.

Coronavirus: East Providence Alters Trash Pickup During Emergency

East Providence DPW will delay pickup of bulk items immediately and suspend yard waste pickup starting next week.im

Coronavirus: East Providence Closes Playgrounds

East Providence has closed city playgrounds to help enforce social distancing orders amid the coronavirus crisis.

East Providence Opens Applications For Community Block Grants

East Providence has $762,169 in community block grants available for Fiscal 2020-21.

Ten Mile River Watershed Council Fish Count Training Session

The Watershed will hold training in conjunction RI Fish and Game Department of Environmental Management.

Restaurant Program Offers Affordable Dining Option

People 60/+ years old can get dine out vouchers from East Bay Community Action Program’s Restaurant Program, good at IHOP & Newport Creamery

East Providence Unveils Home Improvement Program

The program will make grants and loans available for homeowners and landlords seeking to make general repairs.

East Providence Man Honored With National 'Never Quit' Award

The AFSCME food worker's union recognized Mark Simonson for his dedication to the residents of the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol.

East Providence February Soup Collection

The East Providence February Soup Collection is going on through the end of the month.

East Providence Mayor Shares Vision For Grassy Plains Park

East Providence Major Bob DaSilva looks to clear up "misinformation" about plans for neglected park.

Free Tax Preparation Help Available for East Bay Residents

East Bay Community Action Program is taking appointments now

East Providence groups win grants for Census outreach

Local groups have until Jan. 31 to apply for a second round of grants. At least $125,000 in funding is available.

Mental Health, Race Justice Talks: East Providence Patch Calendar

See what's happening in East Providence - check out the Patch Calendar.

East Providence Waterfront Gateway District Revitalization Forum

A public forum to share ideas on the transformation of Watchemocket Square will be Jan. 15.

Letter To The Editor: RI Public Education Can Be Transformed

Reps. Liana Cassar, Terri Cortvriend: "This is what’s right for the future of our children's health, economic success and their lives."

Warm Welcome To A New Home For East Providence Resident

julia Dempsey picked up the keys to her new rental home courtesy of the East Providence Community Development Office Monday.

Synagogue Tours, More: East Providence Patch Calendar

See what's happening in East Providence - check out the Patch Calendar.