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1. Providence Fire Department Expands EMS Coverage and Modernizes Rescue Fleet (patch.com) — Providence is boosting emergency medical coverage with a new Rescue 1 vehicle and a 10th staffed rescue during peak demand, strengthening response in city neighborhoods. Fire Chief Derek Silva and Mayor Brett Smiley say the investment will modernize the rescue fleet, reduce reliance on neighboring towns, and give residents more reliable, faster emergency care.
2. 24-karat pine cone: Federal Hill's La Pigna Arch to undergo revitalization (wpri.com) — Federal Hill's iconic La Pigna Arch in Providence is getting its first full restoration since 1981, including a 24-karat gold gilding of the famous pine cone. New lighting, benches, and planters will turn the gateway into a more welcoming public space, reinforcing the neighborhood's cultural identity for residents and visitors alike.
3. URI Study Measures RI's Hidden Homeless Population (upriseri.com) — Providence has the highest concentration of "doubled‑up" homelessness in Rhode Island, with about 2,832 residents estimated to be sleeping in shared housing because they can't afford their own place. A new URI study shows these hidden homeless residents, including many schoolchildren, aren't counted in federal homelessness totals, which can limit access to crucial housing and support programs.
4. East Side Providence home sale for $4.5M is city's highest since 2025 (pbn.com) — A historic East Side mansion at 79 Clarendon Ave. just sold for $4.5 million, the priciest Providence home sale since 2025. The fully renovated 1896 Georgian colonial features over 9,500 square feet, luxury amenities, and a private city garden east of Blackstone Boulevard, underscoring how high-end property values are rising in Providence.
5. Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence (wlrn.org) — Healthcare workers nationwide are striking over rising workplace violence, and staff at Butler Hospital in Providence are among those pressing for safer conditions and better staffing. A local mental health worker's assault and a subsequent strike that closed nearly half the hospital's beds illustrate how Providence caregivers are pushing for wage gains, safety support, and stronger protections on the job.
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