One of the hidden burdens is the time it takes to get supplies − trips back and forth across the bridge can take an hour ...

Next, I reached Edgar Barillas, who opened Francesca’s on Broadway in East Providence only a year before the bridge crisis. “In the beginning,” he told me, “it killed the business 99%.” ...

Next, I reached Edgar Barillas, who opened Francesca’s on Broadway in East Providence only a year before the bridge crisis. “In the beginning,” he told me, “it killed the business 99%.” ...

This second one in East Providence added to his American dream. Then came the bridge. One of the great rewards was getting to know repeat diners, but now there are faces he seldom sees.

Next, I reached Edgar Barillas, who opened Francesca’s on Broadway in East Providence only a year before the bridge crisis. “In the beginning,” he told me, “it killed the business 99%.” ...

Details: For the best view of the fireworks, find a westward facing spot along Newport Harbor. Popular viewing spots include Perrotti Park, King Park, Queen Anne Square and Fort Adams State Park, ...

The first round of funding left the city with $486,526 for a second round of distribution. SKY 10 shows the Washington Bridge between Providence and East Providence, Friday, Dec. 6, 2025. (WJAR) ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The city of East Providence has launched a second round of grants for small businesses impacted by the closure of the Washington Bridge.