PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) have confirmed additional detections of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state.

The virus was found in mosquito samples collected by DEM in Johnston, East Providence, and Cranston on August 18 and tested by the Rhode Island State Health Laboratories.

East Providence set to launch RI’s 3rd ‘Situation Table’
City seeks community collaborators to take up the cause

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Following extensive community engagement and a public review process, the 2025-2035 Comprehensive Plan was approved by the City Council on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 and will now head to the State of Rhode Island for final passage.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — The City of East Providence Dept. of Public Works has announced that due to the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 1, 2025 there will be no rubbish or yard waste collection. Monday’s rubbish and yard waste will be collected on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 and collections for the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day. Residents are asked to have containers at the curb by 6 a.m. for collection.

Bulky item collection remains the same, collection Friday, September 5, 2025.

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Unlock endless possibilities with an East Providence Public Library Card this September

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - This September, the East Providence Public Library invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discover how a single card can open the door to endless opportunities.

From free classes and job resources to homework help, streaming media, and cultural events, today’s libraries connect communities to information, inspiration, and each other.

Three new troll sculptures by internationally renowned recycle artist, Thomas Dambo, have arrived in Rhode Island, completing the “Rhode Island Troll Trail.” The new residents are Young Boulder who lives in Richmond at Browning Mill Pond in the Arcadia Management Area, Iver Mudslider who resides in North Kingstown’s Ryan Park and Mrs. Skipper who greets Bay travelers in East Providence.

East Providence, with remnants from Hurricane Erin expected to have impacts on the weather forecast, RIEMA is sharing information with the community to note:
General Safety:

Stay Out of the Water: Swimming, surfing, and other water activities are prohibited due to life-threatening rip currents and dangerous surf.

Stay Off the Coastline: Residents and visitors should avoid all shoreline areas, including rocky outcrops and jetties, as rogue waves can easily sweep people into the water.