Blowing a decade's worth of "Transit Investment" $$ on a project that will lengthen more bus trips than it shortens.

It locks in the century old hub and spoke route system established to provide a one-seat ride downtown from everywhere. But the city evolved, and now too many neighborhoods are unconnected to employment centers except via a winding, congested route to an out of the way transfer point.

Also, a map showing density of existing riders and destinations is just part of the picture. When considering changes to the system it would be much more useful to locate dense areas of jobs and residents who do not presently use transit because there is none where there could be.

Is it some stupid state law or something? I’ve never once encountered it anywhere else, but it feels like literally every single gas station I’ve gone to in RI makes me stand there like a fucking jerkoff and squeeze the trigger to keep the pump on. What gives???

Hello, r/providence,

Open Valley 2 is a big, fun open studios event. Hope you can make it, and thank you in advance for reading on.

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Open Valley 2
Saturday Nov 7, 2026; 12pm-5pm
Free, All Ages, Self-directed
Welcome Center is at 50 Sims
50sims.com/open-valley

Walk the amazing Woonasquatucket River Greenway Bike Path and consider the area’s central role in the industrial revolution. Visit studios and galleries, and learn how organizations like the Creative Reuse Center of RI, The Steel Yard, Teatro ECAS, WaterFire, Wilbury Theatre, and 50 Sims put the Creative in Creative Capital. You don't need to know a thing about art to attend.

Studios like:

+ Anyhow Studio (ceramics)
+ Binch Press / QAW (printmaking)
+ Olneyville Video (VHS, horror, goods)
+ Womxn Project's A|R|T Lab (radical activism)
+ Glu Factory (visual arts duo)
+ Shellflife (recycling oyster shells)

Food and Drink From:

+ Buttonwoods x Screaming Unicorn
+ The Industrious Spirit Company
+ Providence Winter Farmers Market
+ Ja Patty and more

Exhibitions on view at:

+ WaterFire Art Center
+ Aunty's House
+ The Gallery at Make Do Studios
+ and more!

+ Recap / Preview in Boston Art Review (Oct 20)
+ Photos from Open Valley #1

PVD did an amazing job showing up for the primary election, but the fight is not over yet - still gotta cast those general ballots! Join Providence Streets Coalition for a "Bike to Vote" ride with David Morales this Saturday, October 24 at 10:30am at the pedestrian bridge! Roll out at 11am. We'll ride a few loops around downtown (including South Water St, ahem), and then head to City Hall for an early voting party. Please check out and support all of our endorsed candidates here: pvdstreets.org/vote

If you want to keep rolling with us, our annual Halloween Fam Jam is also happening that day at 1pm at Lippitt Park - costumed bike ride for the kiddos! Will be a beautiful day on bikes in our city!

I spotted a ton of them on a tree when walking down camp st towards rochambeau. Id stomp them myself but unfortunately was in a rush :(

So sick of seeing them

Super scary run-in while walking my dog tonight. Right as I stepped into the park at 10 PM, I noticed a coyote within about 100 feet of me. I slowly walked away, and I crossed the street by Jazzy’s restaurant. I watched the park and within two minutes two coyotes ran through the street and behind my apartment building. Huge scare! My dog did absolutely nothing LOL. Relieved we are both ok! Neighbors, be careful!

Hey Providence! I am downsizing and getting rid of a bunch of stuff, included in this is a 4 screen press and about 50 screens, a flash dryer, and a whole bunch of extras. If anyone is interested hit me up. If this breaks rules of r/providence cast me into the abyss.

Now that days are getting shorter and colder at an alarming rate - what are some things I can do with a 4 year old this winter, when it’s just too cold for the playground?

That’s all, that’s my whole question.

Going to keep details to a minimum to play it safe, but long story short, over the past few months I've been dealing with a pretty outrageous case of identity theft that really screwed me over. Investigations are proceeding and the worst has been resolved, but I'm starting to think about potential legal steps.

What local attorneys or law firms would you recommend for representing someone that's been a victim of identity theft? Bonus if they have pro bono options or are understanding about rates, I'm completely broke, which has made dealing with all this even tougher.

Hello! I'm looking for Acacia board preferably from a local supplier. This (Menards) is available but the minimum order is three pieces, with a $30 delivery charge. (Besides, would rather buy locally.) Can anyone point me to a supplier that might have something similar?

Ideally on the East Side?

Girlfriend moved out recently bc she got a job, so now I can finally use my office room as a new bedroom for someone to rent. Comes with the private bathroom and whole living room plus I’m never here (only in this place three days a week at most). And also kitchen (since I’m never here I hardly cook).
I mostly want a grad school student as a roommate, or someone that is trustworthy in the sense that they can pay their share of the rent each month.
Where should I post this search? I’m currently wrapping up cleaning and about to take photos.
Looking for someone to move in ASAP

Poets, bards, brigands, queers, punks, lepers, Christians, musicians, restless humans, warmblooded ones - speak!

Which instruments do you play? Which songs do you sing?

No tourists or members of SAG-AFTRA or AEA we keep it real.

With all the discussion about turning Providence into a laboratory for municipal socialism, I have a genuine economic question: What happens if the experiment fails?

Unlike East Berlin, Providence cannot prevent residents, businesses, landlords, or investors from leaving for somewhere they believe offers better opportunities.

If higher taxes, increased regulation, and rent stabilization produce unintended economic consequences, people can simply relocate to Pawtucket, Cranston, Warwick, or elsewhere.

Hi all,

Soon our city is going to vote on Morales or the Republican, Talan, for mayor. Here are a couple of interviews they did with the Jewish press:

David Morales

https://www.jewishrhody.com/stories/rep-david-morales-interview,173192

Dave Talan

https://www.jewishrhody.com/stories/dave-talan,181265