EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence, Robert Rock Senior Center, was named an LGBTQ+ Safe Zone by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island.

“Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is proud to certify the Robert E. Rock Senior Center as the first Senior Center in Rhode to be designated as a Safe Zone, recognizing its commitment to creating a welcoming, affirming, and safe environment for older LGBTQ+ individuals to receive the care they deserve,” a spokesperson for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island said.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The East Providence Recreation Department announces the 2025 Summer Concert line-up. Shows are weather permitting and take place at Crescent Park located at 701 Bullocks Point Avenue in Riverside. Concerts are held on Thursday evenings from June 5 – August 28 and start at 6:00 PM, unless otherwise noted.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the East Providence City Council at East Providence City Hall, Council Chambers, 145 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI on Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 6:30PM.

The purpose of the public hearing is to consider adoption of the new 2025 East Providence Comprehensive Plan. The preparation, revision, and adoption of this 2025 Comprehensive Plan are considered in accordance with the provisions of RIGL Chapter 22.2, the Rhode Island Comprehensive Planning & Land Use Regulation Act.

(On behalf of the East Providence City Council)

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI - The City of East Providence is proud to announce the Second Annual East Providence Restaurant Week, taking place from June 15 to June 21, 2025. Following the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural event, which featured 39 participating establishments, this citywide celebration will once again showcase the diverse culinary scene of East Providence.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – East Providence is implementing a new design for the city’s monthly water and sewer bills.

The new outline clearly shows residents exactly what they are being charged. The new water bills highlight how much is being spent on water, sewer, and other fees that may be accrued.

While many municipalities bill water and sewer separately, the City of East Providence combines the two into one billing system.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The Arbor Day Foundation named East Providence a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community.

East Providence, RI – Ty Messier, a graduating senior at East Providence High School has been named one of 621 semifinalists in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The semifinalists were selected from over 6,000 candidates expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2025.