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COVID-19 Providence Recovery and Resiliency Task Force shares recommendations on allocation of $123.8 million remaining ARPA funds

By Ashley Guo | February 2

Mayor Jorge Elorza shared his recommendation on how to spend $123.8 million of remaining funds from the American Rescue Plan Act over the next two years in a Jan. 5 press conference. The plan was based on recommendations submitted by the COVID-19 Providence Recovery and Resiliency Task Force, which ...

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Commission votes to reduce prison gerrymandering

By Emma Madgic | January 28

On Jan. 5 the Rhode Island Reapportionment Commission voted 15-1 in favor of recommending that people whose prison sentences end by April 1 should count toward the representation of their hometown voting districts.

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Through collaborations with energy companies, R.I. pushes green future

By Julia Vaz | January 28

The state of Rhode Island has collaborated with energy companies and the federal government to jumpstart the country’s transition from fossil fuels to clean energy produced by offshore wind farms.

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School of Public Health faculty, staff write open letter supporting city employee vaccine mandate

By Jacob Smollen | January 28

Faculty and staff at the University’s School of Public Health sent an open letter Jan. 14 to the Providence City Council in favor of a vaccine mandate for city employees. The letter, which was signed by over 30 faculty and staff, opposed a City Council ordinance seeking to place limitations on ...

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Providence introduces initiative to fight gun violence

By Injy El-Dib | January 26

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza announced a $2.6 million anti-violence initiative Jan. 12 aimed at reducing gun-related violence in the city through a “three-pronged approach” that includes “nonviolence trainings, mentoring and new employment opportunities for youth,” Andrew Grande, a spokesperson ...

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Francesco’s Pizzeria, a pandemic restaurant opening, prioritizes family tradition

By Katy Pickens | January 26

Francesco’s Pizzeria isn’t your mom’s pizza shop — even though owner Frank Schiavone’s mother helps in their kitchen to make homemade meatballs everyday. Schiavone said that at the restaurant they strive to complement traditional flavors with a twist, with unique toppings from ...

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University extends test-optional policy through 2022-23 admission cycle

By Jack Tajmajer | January 26

The University will extend its test-optional policy for all applicants through the 2022-23 admission cycle due to “extraordinary circumstances” that many students continue to face, according to a Tuesday announcement on the Admission Office’s website.

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Intergenerational U. student, alum effort lands language in U.N. resolution

By Maya Davis | January 26

Last September, activists, including current student Zoey Fisher ’25 and alum Jamie Metzl ’90, released a draft UN General Assembly resolution addressing global health issues including water access, sanitation, hygeine and pandemic protection through Model UN Impact, a diplomacy simulation organization. ...

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Thayer sees hope for recovery despite staffing and supply difficulties

By Rhea Rasquinha | January 26

Amid the emergence of the Omicron variant, restaurants and businesses on Thayer Street face varying difficulties with supply chain issues and staffing. Despite uncertainty regarding the pandemic and increased costs due to supply shortages, shop owners said business has improved since 2020. They are ...

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Fashion icon André Leon Talley MA ’72 dies at 73

By Rebecca Carcieri | January 19

World-renowned fashion journalist and University alum André Leon Talley MA ’72 died Tuesday at the age of 73. Having held positions as a stylist, creative director and the Editor-at-Large of Vogue Magazine throughout his expansive career, Talley leaves behind a legacy of creativity and innovation ...

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Providence students speak on student activism in local schools

By Jack Tajmajer | December 1

When Providence students Eugenie Rose Belony and Demi Egunjobi met with Gov. Dan McKee earlier this year to advocate for the removal of school resource officers from district buildings, they both left feeling ignored ...

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EGO revitalizes in-person programming for local queer community

By Laura David | December 1

One of the city’s well-known gay bars, EGO was opened in 2013 by club promoters Rafael Sanchez and the late Chris Harris. It has since grown to become a staple of Providence nightlife, featuring various themed nights and becoming home to the drag ensemble EGO Babes.

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Bagels return to Bagel Gourmet

By Katy Pickens | November 28

After a nearly two month hiatus, Bagel Gourmet will open a new location at 205 Meeting Street on Monday, Nov. 29, bringing bagels back to eager students and East Side residents alike.

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Prof. Mutlu Konuk Blasing, renowned poetry critic, dies peacefully at 77

By Alex Nadirashvili | November 28

Professor Emerita of English Mutlu Konuk Blasing, 77, died peacefully Aug. 16 in her summer home in her native country of Turkey. Blasing left behind a deep impact on the scholarship of poetry, and she was known ...

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Students react to first post-COVID Thanksgiving

By Gaya Gupta | November 28

This year’s Thanksgiving registered as one of the busiest days for airports across the country, as individuals made their way home to see their loved ones.

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Providence retailers reflect on impact of pandemic on Black Friday turnout

By Jack Walker | November 28

As the holiday season approaches, stores across the country are preparing for a month of increased commercial demand while also navigating public health concerns.

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Lifespan, Care New England merger application deemed complete

By Kathy Wang | November 22

Rhode Island’s two largest health care systems Lifespan and Care New England saw their Hospital Conversions Act application deemed complete and accepted for review by Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and Director of Rhode Island Department of Health Nicole Alexander-Scott, according ...

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Students reflect on Brown’s pre-med pathway

By Jasper Yeh | November 21

With the dream of ultimately enrolling in medical school at stake, many pre-med students navigate a uniquely stressful undergraduate experience as they fulfill medical school course prerequisites and participate in extracurricular activities that can demonstrate a passion for medicine.

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PPSD stakeholders react to Brown-supported selective university pipeline

By Kate Dario | November 19

Providence Public School District educators and stakeholders shared cautious optimism about Brown’s recently-announced initiative to help prepare local students for selective four-year institutions and to increase PPSD enrollment at the University.

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Student-founded EmpowerU looks to provide resources to prospective first-generation college students

By Emily Faulhaber | November 17

EmpowerU, a startup founded by Elvia Perez ’22 and Meera Kurup ’23, seeks to address educational disparities by providing first-generation college students still in high school with resources, all housed in one app, to navigate the college process.