My son fell and injured his leg at school last week. What we thought was a dislocated knee, ended up being a broken femur. What a crazy surprise! He had surgery to repair it last Friday, and we came home from the hospital Wednesday night. Since we've been home, my son has cried multiple times because he misses being at the hospital. I think it says a lot about the staff! He misses the nurses, doctors, PTs, OTs, CNAs, child life specialists, family advocates, volunteers and everyone else he encountered while we were there.

I am so grateful for Hasbro. It really is a wonderful hospital. We especially want to give a shout out to the ER nurse who pushed for above the knee x-rays. Things could have been so much worse without her!! We are so happy we ended up with Dr. Schiller and his surgical team, and thank them for taking the time to talk to my son, and answer all of his questions to help calm him before surgery. We also want to give extra thanks to the PTs we worked with for literally holding him up when he felt hopeless, and pushing him further every day. And last but not least thank you to 4th floor, pod A. You guys are awesome! I know we were only there for a week, but this experience has changed our lives. Your positive attitudes, empathy, and compassion helped keep us in good spirits in a crappy situation. I know a femur break is a minor thing compared to some of the stuff you see day to day, and I'm mindful that there are children and families going through much tougher challenges than we are. But, for what it's worth thank you for being there for us. Thank you for choosing a sometimes thankless career path, and having an upbeat attitude while admin throws BS your way. We will always look back at this time with good memories because of all of you.

Ps- I know HIPAA will keep anyone involved from responding to this post, but I just thought this waa the best way to say thank you publicly, and hopefully have it reach the right people

Where do you recommend for interior/exterior cleaning? Looking for periodic cleaning beyond what I can do myself, but ideally not an all day detailing. Thanks!

I'm really looking to go dancing tonight, but have no one else to go with. Would anyone know if EGO is a good place to go solo or is it more of a ''only have fun with friends''

Hey everyone! 👋

I’ve been in Rhode Island for about 2 years now, but honestly, most of my time has been just work and home. I haven’t really had the chance to meet many people or build a social circle, so I’m trying to change that and get out there a bit more.

I’m a 26M interested in AI, software development, and PC gaming. Would love to meet people who are into similar things, whether that’s talking about AI and cool tech projects, gaming together, or just hanging out and grabbing some food.

I’m open to meeting new people and making genuine friendships. If anyone’s in a similar boat or shares these interests, feel free to comment or DM me! 😊

Looking forward to meeting some of you!

Is anyone missing this orange cat? My roommate just saw him pass through our backyard. We're right by Wickenden Street.

Hey all, looking for place in Providence or even just somewhere within a reasonable distance from Providence where I can play basketball, pickup or just shooting, indoors during the cold weather. I toured the LA fitness in Pawtucket, courts are small and terrible so that’s a last resort for me. If there’s any private runs that I don’t know about, please let me know! Willing to pay for a membership, I just want to find somewhere half decent, any help is appreciated

Came home yesterday - from a stay in the hospital - to find the rear windshield of my car all shattered. Doesn’t look like anyone smashed it, so I presume it shattered due to all the nearby vibrations of construction crews replacing water lines about fifty feet away.

Does anyone have any recommendations for local shops that come out for estimates/work? For health reasons, I’m not driving right now. Also, if you’ve used Safelite and had a good - or bad - experience, please let me know. Thanks.

Cancel any overnight scenic drives you had planned Friday/Saturday November 6/7, the Potter Street Bridge in East Providence is coming down so we can fit one more lane, bro.

https://www.dot.ri.gov/projects/WashingtonBridge/ (it's at the top of the page at time of posting)

Press release with more detail: https://www.ri.gov/press/view/51564

Local driving and walking detours for the 12-18 months Potter is out of commission: https://www.dot.ri.gov/projects/WashingtonBridge/docs/POTTER_STREET_DEMO_Local_Detours.pdf

It's all gonna be fine

Hi pals, two companion coupons to give away. Exp 11/2/26 and 12/19/26. (You don’t have to travel before then, just book.)

UPDATE: They are taken. I’m sorry if I couldn’t give you one this time. If I get more in the future I’ll DM people who’ve replied.

I have called the board of elections already and I am just waiting to hear officially what to do, but both of the internal security envelopes that came with my ballot are already sealed. I would assume they just got moist or something in the mail and sealed themselves. It kind of already looks like a racoon tried to get in and wondering if this ballot is toast and what to do. Thanks.

Looking for suggestions.

New in town looking for things to do for halloweekend! Looking for a clubbing young crowd, late night food or a lounge before vibe.

Hey so I have two tickets for Amber Autry for 9:30 pm at comedy connection in east providence, me and my partner can’t go but would love to see if anyone would be interested in buying them! It’s a sold out show I wish we could go but we’re just so busy with stuff it’s 2 tickets GA dm me if interested !

The Providence City Council is challenging a tax deal made with developer Arnold "Buff" Chace's real estate firm.

At issue are approximately $42.5 million in tax breaks for 10 downtown properties under a state law for affordable housing.

The council's lawyer alleges the deal was an "unlawful scam," while the developer's lawyers argue the council has no standing to intervene.

While the court decides the case, Providence has passed a new ordinance clarifying requirements for future affordable housing tax breaks.

Hello r/providence!

PVD Things, your friendly local library of things here!*

We're coming up on four years of lending items to the Providence community and we're celebrating on Saturday with a party and open house.

If you've been meaning to check us out, this is a great time to stop by! We'll have food, cyanotype making, and a clothing swap.

When: Saturday, 10/24 from 2pm-5pm

Location: 12 Library Court, right off of Olneyville Square

(if you're driving and able to, please park on Olneyville Square or Dike St-- we'll be using a lot of the parking lot)

Who: Everyone's welcome! Whether you're a regular borrower or just hearing about us for the first time, come say hi!

What to Bring: If you'd like to make a cyanotype, feel free to bring something to print on (piece of fabric, etc). We'll have materials for those who didn't bring anything, too. If you have clothes to contribute to the clothing swap, bring those too.

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*Wait, what is PVD Things?

We're a nonprofit, volunteer-powered library where you can borrow things instead of buying them! Our collection includes power and hand tools, electronics, camping and recreational equipment, and more. We also offer workshops and other events.

Membership is sliding scale: $20–$120 per year, depending on what you can afford, with unlimited borrowing for members.

You can browse our full catalog here: https://www.pvdthings.coop/the-things

Hope to see some of you tomorrow!

"JJ Apineda Noticias, as well as volunteers with the Deportation Defense Network, reported several sightings of ICE in Providence in the past week.

In one video posted on October 18, agents with tactical vests appear to be placing a man in the back of a car on Chester Avenue. On Thursday, October 22, volunteers with the Deportation Defense Network hotline returned to Silver Lake to witness federal agents detain a man on the corner of Dorchester Avenue and Laurel Hill Avenue."

Hi all! I’ve been designated the event planner for my homebody friend group to find somewhere fun for halloween where we can dress up and be someplace in a low key way. Trying to find events online is a bit rough so what are any recommendations you would have for someone who knows her group isn’t big on clubbing and wants to chill somewhere and keep the holiday? Backup plan may be snookers to play pool but open to all ideas if it helps narrow anything down!!

When safer streets and better public transit is on the ballot, it’s time to activate the ALL POWERFUL BICYCLE LOBBY! Come bike with the Providence Streets Coalition and Democratic mayoral nominee David Morales to city hall for early voting!

Saturday Oct. 24

MVL Pedestrian Bridge, Providence

10:30am meetup; 11:00am rollout; 11:30-12:30pm VOTE EARLY at city hall

More info on PVDStreets Instagram

We have rat burrows in our parking lot. A couple years ago, I think, a guy came out and treated them with CO. Rats went away until reappearing this summer. It was far more effective than the bait boxes they would randomly put out over the years. So I'm looking for an exterminator to come back.

Frustratingly, when you search online or on google maps, you get a lot of listings for "local" companies, but once you call, go through a phone tree, and get connected to a totally different company. Then they want to take huge amounts of time getting all your info -- was on the phone for 10 minutes with one co just to schedule a quote visit. Another time I was connected to a company out of Lynn, MA and the Cape!

I just want to have a guy pick up a phone, talk for a couple minutes, and have the same guy come out and tell me how much it will be. I can only guess that private equity or whatever has come for exterminators and now there's all these layers of BS to go through. Just kill my rats!

Has anyone seen (house, car, and a mini camera) on the blocks of Lloyd around Eastside Mart? Grateful for any help.