EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out. East Providence Recreation provides free meals for children during the summer.

This summer, meals will be served at Pierce Field, 201 Mercer Street, Onna Moniz- John Park, 11 McCausland Ave, and Providence Avenue, 49 Sunset Avenue on June 29- August 28,2026 at 11:00am -1:00pm. There are no income requirements. Any child under age 18 may come to eat. For more information, contact The Recreation Department at 401-435-7511.

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The City of East Providence is excited to announce that the city has received a $625,000 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant to further support ongoing cybersecurity infrastructure from the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency.

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Newly available at East Providence Public Library from NewsBank, the Providence Journal Historical Archive covers content from 1829 through today, including the Evening Bulletin (1863-1981). The Providence Journal Historical Archive can be accessed in the library or 24/7 at home for free with a library card via eastprovidencelibrary.org. These new databases can be used to access a range of digitized historical articles, images, and advertisements for genealogy and local history research.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence is gearing up to bring the community together for an exciting day of culture and community as part of our “Soccer In The City” celebration surrounded around the highly anticipated matchup of Portugal and Colombia.

On Saturday, June 27th, Pierce Memorial Stadium will be the hub to all things’ soccer and community with games and clinics being held throughout the day.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — The City of East Providence Dept. of Public Works has announced that due to the Juneteenth holiday there will be no rubbish, recycling and yard waste collection on Friday, June 19, 2026. Friday’s rubbish, recycling and yard waste will be collected on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Residents are asked to have rubbish, recycling and yard waste containers at the curb by 6 a.m. for collection.

There will be no Bulky item collection on Friday, June 19, 2026. The Bulky Item collection will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — The East Providence Public Library, Mayor Bob DaSilva, and the Department of Planning and Economic Development are pleased to announce that artist Anthony Heinz May has been selected to create and install a public sculpture from the historic Copper Beech tree that has stood on the lawn of Weaver Library for generations.

Join the City of East Providence for an unforgettable evening of music, entertainment, food, family fun, and a spectacular fireworks display as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Independence Day!

Friday, July 3, 2026
Pierce Field
Gates Open at 6:00 PM
FREE Admission
Rain Date: July 6

Enjoy live performances from:
19th Nervous Breakdown – A Tribute to The Rolling Stones
Midnight Metaphor
Brother to Brother Band
Special Entertainment by Chiqui Versace