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Mayor Bob DaSilva (left) and Governor Dan McKee discuss the traffic situation in East Providence Wednesday morning, Dec. 13, resulting from the westbound closure of the Washington Bridge.
Officials tour traffic-jammed East Providence roads
EAST PROVIDENCE — State and local officials once again gathered in East Providence Wednesday morning, Dec. 13, to discuss the calamity created as a result of the sudden closure of the westbound … more
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RIDOT photos showing the dilapidated state of the "pins" that hold the trusses under the Washington Bridge in place.
Gallery: RIDOT releases Washington Bridge deficiency photos
PROVIDENCE — Tuesday evening, Dec. 12, after further detailing the need to shut down the westbound side of the Washington Bridge, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation released a series … more
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East Providence's Ryan Travassos takes the puck from a Portsmouth player in the defensive zone during the game.
Local players skate with Barrington, Mt. Hope hockey co-ops
EAST PROVIDENCE — Hockey players from East Providence High School and Providence Country Day opened up their respective 2023-24 seasons last weekend competing for area co-operatives, including … more
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East Providence schools move to distance learning for December 13
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence School District will hold classes Wednesday, Dec. 13, virtually as the city contends with the massive disruption created by the closure of westbound lanes … more
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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti (left) and Gov. Dan McKee address the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge during a press conference Tuesday, Dec. 12.
McKee calls closure of westbound Washington Bridge an unavoidable event
PROVIDENCE — In a press conference held mid-day Tuesday, Dec. 12, Gov. Dan McKee made his first public comments since the Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced the temporary … more
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A glimpse at traffic Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, at around 9 a.m. in East Providence at the intersection of Broadway and Grovesnor Avenue near City Hall.
Washington Bridge closure creates chaos for drivers in and around East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — As expected with the shock announcement the day prior by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to immediately close the structurally deficient westbound side of the … more
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RIDOT shuts down Washington Bridge westbound from East Providence, East Bay
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced late Monday afternoon, Dec. 11, the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge due to the finding of a critical … more
Kenaz Ochgwu was standout twice over the weekend, helping the EPHS boys' high jump team to a win at the Injury Fund relays then leading the Townies to a victory over Johnston in boys' hoops.
East Providence High School squads start winter sports seasons
The East Providence High School boys indoor track and field team was among the Townie outfits to begin its 2023-24 slate over the weekend by participating in the annual Injury Fund meet as well as … more
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Chaz Gagnon was identified by East Providence Police as the driver in a deadly car accident on Sunday, Dec. 10.
East Providence Police identify driver, victim in fatal car accident
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police have identified the driver and victim of a deadly motor vehicle accident that took place in the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 10. Chaz … more
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Police investigate potential threat of violence at East Providence High School
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department announced in a statement released just before noon time on Monday, Dec. 11, officers were actively investigating reports about threats of … more
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Female passenger dies in Vets Parkway accident in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — One person died while another was seriously injured as a result of a car accident on Veterans Memorial Parkway Sunday, Dec. 10. East Providence Police responded to … more
Another RFP opens in East Providence to create a small business incubator
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence has initiated a request for proposal (RFP) for a qualified consultant or consultant team to conduct a feasibility study on the conversion of a … more
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Dylan Slavick is among a talented trio of high jumpers on the EPHS boys' indoor track and field team this winter.
Sizable EPHS contingent begins boys indoor track and field slate
EAST PROVIDENCE — First to the starting per the annual winter sports schedule, the East Providence High School boys indoor track and field squad opened up its 2023-24 Metropolitan Division dual … more
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Gallery: 2023 East Providence City Hall Tree Lighting ceremony
EAST PROVIDENCE — The annual East Providence City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting event held Saturday evening, Dec. 2, on the grounds of the building located off Taunton Avenue. — East … more
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The latest rendering as of December 2023 for the proposed new community/recreation center in East Providence.
Community/rec center idea in East Providence seemingly clears final hurdle
EAST PROVIDENCE — By two-vote margins, the City Council pretty much propelled the oft-discussed community/recreation center proposal over the final hurdle upon approving a pair of … more
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Suspect in East Providence shooting/chase is arrested in Coventry on more gun charges
Joshua Pavao, the suspect in the shooting/vehicular chase in city December 1, has been arrested on more firearm charges following a separate investigation in Coventry. Coventry Police Department … more
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Hockey Hall of Fame plans first-ever high school All-Star games
The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame will host a first-ever High School All-Star Showcase at Schneider Arena, on the campus of Providence College, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. The aim of the … more
Nick Capobianco swims the breaststroke portion of the 200 yard individual medley for East Providence High School at the 2023 state meet. Capobianco leads the returnees to the 2023-24 boys team.
Numbers, expectations increase a bit for both EPHS swim squads
EAST PROVIDENCE — Enthusiasm is never a problem for the respective East Providence High School swim teams and numbers, which in the recent past have been, are becoming less of one as the … more
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EPFD Chief Glenn Quick retired from the role in late November 2023.
Quick retires as EPFD chief, Carey takes over in interim capacity
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Fire Department Chief Glenn J. Quick, recently announced he was retiring following a 37-year career. His last day on the job was November 18. Quick began … more
The participants in the Boys and Girls Club of East Providence Tidal Waves introductory youth swim program "Pass It On."
Tidal Wave swimmers 'Pass It On' while instructing their peers
EAST PROVIDENCE — A group of about two dozen middle schoolers from around the city recently completed an introductory swim program held at the Boys and Girls Club of East Providence where … more
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The cache of ammunition recovered by East Providence Police following the Friday, Dec. 1, shooting and motor vehicle chase in city.
Florida man named as suspect in East Providence shooting, chase
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police identified the suspect and announced charges he faces from a harrowing chase he led officers through Friday afternoon, Dec. 1. Joshua D. Pavao, … more
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A view of the two EPPD vehicles that crashed into a home at the intersection of Dover and Gardiner Avenues as officers pursued, and eventually caught, a shooting suspect.
Chase in East Providence ends with shooting suspect caught, accidents in its wake
EAST PROVIDENCE — Officers from the East Providence Police Department endeavored on an epic chase, mid-afternoon Friday, Dec. 1, of a shooting suspect who left a trail of destruction before … more
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East Providence's Isaac Fox and Steven Clark Jr. were selected first-team, All-Division II-A by the league coaches.
Eight Townies earn postseason football accolades
EAST PROVIDENCE — By the numbers, the ones in the end that have the most meaning, the recently completed 2023 campaign for the East Providence High School football team wasn't too great. But … more
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Groups agree joint venture to finally begin redevelopment of South Quay in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The proposed partners in the development of the South Quay property in city at the shore of the Providence River announced an agreement to move forward on the project In … more
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Santa Claus reached the shores at Sabin Point Park on a rainy Saturday morning, Nov. 18, aboard the "Lady Pomham II," the Friends of Pomham Rocks launch.
Gallery: Santa (sorta) sails into town!
EAST PROVIDENCE —  Santa Claus doesn’t always come to town on a sleigh. He usually makes his first visit to the city each year by boat, the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse "Lady … more
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