Month: July 2025

Heat Advisory Tue 11am – Thu 7pm: Uncomfortably hot with heat index values up to 100°F expected

Heat Advisory in effect from July 15, 11:00 AM EDT until July 17, 07:00 PM EDT At Providence, a Heat Advisory is in effect Tue 11am through Thu 7pm, likely to be extended into Fri, with temperatures/heat indices reaching 85°F/94°F (Tue), 88°F/98°F (Wed), 86°F/97°F (Thu), and 87°F/94°F (Fri). Temperature/heat index will decline somewhat after the […]

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Providence’s Independent Bookstore Scene: A love letter to the local literary landscape

Providence, Rhode Island is a city known for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and close-knit community. One of the city’s best-kept secrets? Its diverse and welcoming collection of independent bookstores. Whether you’re a lifelong bibliophile or simply looking for a new read, these local gems provide the perfect blend of literary escape, community connection, […]

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SUMMER READING CHALLENGE TAKES OFF IN WARWICK: Participants have to log 16 hours of reading by late August

The Warwick Public Library (WPL) on Sandy Lane, whose reading programs run from infancy to adulthood, is abuzz with the Summer Reading Challenge.  Split into three age groups, participants have to log 16 hours of reading time by August 23 to earn their prizes. They also get a halfway prize after reading for eight hours, […]

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IN THE LIBRARY AT THE CENTER OF THE COMMUNITY: A children’s educator reflects on her role at PPL

“I get paid to do the Hokey Pokey. It’s kind of a cool gig,” Anne Leyon Kilkenny says of her job at Providence Public Library (PPL) on Empire Street. She joined PPL 15 years ago as an early childhood/children’s educator, which was a new position at the time. The Library, a 150-year-old nonprofit institution, wanted […]

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Grace Darko: Bridging worlds through sound and story

Grace Darko’s music serves as a bridge, connecting the vibrancy of African heritage with the pulse of American jazz and soul. As a first-generation African American woman carving out her space in the jazz world, Grace’s voice holds the weight of history, culture, and innovation while honoring the legacies of those who came before her. […]

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