EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence is celebrating the achievements of women in East Providence and throughout the world by proclaiming March Women’s History Month and March 8, 2025, International Women’s Day in East Providence.

“We all have a remarkable woman in our lives, oftentimes they go unrecognized,” Mayor Bob DaSilva said. “This is a great opportunity to uplift and recognize those remarkable women that we know, that have impacted our quality of life and the quality of life of our residents.”

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence is doubling down on its commitment to supporting new and innovative businesses throughout our community while also saving taxpayers money through the recent purchase of a new utility body from a local manufacturing startup for the Department of Public Works.

The City of East Providence has sent a 2011 Ford F-250 with more than 124,000 miles to receive the new utility body which will help give the vehicle an additional 10 to 15 years of longevity.

EAST PROVIDENCE.RI - The City of East Providence will be opening our temporary extreme weather overnight warming shelter located at the Robert E. Rock Senior Center starting Monday, February 17, 2025.

The warming shelter will remain open until Monday, February 24, 2025 pending forecast and volunteer availability.

Overnight shelter space is limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Those planning on utilizing the overnight shelter must sign in and be present between the hours of 7 PM-8:30 PM.