Photo Essay: The Streets of Providence on June 2
During the wee hours of June 2, the streets of Providence erupted in violence. Local photographer Josh Bronto was on the scene. His work follows. All photos credit: Josh Bronto, […]
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The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Raimondo Says Rhode Islanders Should Feel Safe: A summary of the governor’s June 2 press conference
Governor Gina Raimondo and DOH director Dr. Nicole Alexander Scott gave the COVID press briefing today at 1pm. The data for today is as follows: 101 new cases, 188 hospitalized, […]
“Organized Anti-Government Type of People” Behind Last Night’s Actions: A summary of the Governor Raimondo, Mayor Elorza and Colonel Manni press conference
Governor Gina Raimondo, Mayor Jorge Elorza and RI State Police Colonel James Manni held a press conference today at 11:30am, briefing the press on the actions they are taking after […]
Discord in Providence Monday Night: “These folks were out to cause trouble”
If you’re a Providence resident who woke up this morning, the city looks a little bit rougher. Overnight looting starting at the mall and fanning out downtown went on until […]
You Say You Want a Revolution: Police brutality was the spark but economic inequality is the fuel for racial conflagration
It’s 3 o’clock in the morning as I begin writing this, having just spent the last few hours watching Providence finally get the violent riot it had been lucky to […]
Lunar Notes
June opens with a major event, a Lunar eclipse. This eclipse falls across the Gemini/Sagittarius axis. Both are intellectual signs with Gemini being more attuned to your “everyday” mind while Sagittarius […]
Summer in the Stars: Defining moments on the horizon
The year 2020 started with a bang with impeachment, the Aussie fires and whispers of a virus coming out of Wuhan. The year begins at the Winter Solstice. Just days after […]
“Inspiring Information”: Rhode Island’s case numbers continue to turn downward
Governor Gina Raimondo and DOH director Dr. Nicole Alexander Scott gave the COVID-19 press briefing today at 1pm. The governor began the briefing today by calling the data an “inspiring […]
Governor Raimondo Addressed the Protests Against Police Brutality: She praised Rhode Islanders’ weekend demonstration and expressed hope for the next generation
Gov. Gina Raimondo praised Rhode Island protesters she described as “99.9% peaceful” in a special press conference at 10:30am today, saying that she supported their underlying demands for equality and […]
In Providence: The Night Runner
Note: This story features details about a physical assault that might be difficult for some readers. Please be advised. “It’s a good way to get to know a place. It’ll […]