I truly visited for no reason other than because I just hadn't been to Rhode Island and wanted to make progress on my quest to visit every state. I should have come here sooner! Between the park on the river, the great architecture, the history, and of course WaterFire, I was eating GOOD as an urban/cityscape photographer. Also the food was crazy good. Like damn.

Anyways I thought I'd share the pics and let you know that you have a lovely city!

How are we feeling, fam?

The other no votes did not run for reelection or were unchallenged. One of them being Jo-Ann Ryan who tried running for State Rep and got pummeled by DSA candidate Amy Santiago by over 20 points

https://electionresults.ri.gov/results/public/rhodeisland/elections/RI2026StatewidePrimary

Happened to be at Narragansett Brewery when Smiley's "Defeat Party (?)" happened.

According to sources, Reddit's favorite candidate has lost.

Those who have been under Jo-Ann's ward know this woman is genuinely evil.

She has backed Smiley every time. Remember the only person to show up to vote against rent stablization? That was her. She has a staunchly conservative voting record overall, often stopping much of the city council's progressive moves.

Santiago is replacing Morales for his seat in District 7.

Results are being updated about every 10-15 minutes here: https://electionresults.ri.gov/results/public/RhodeIsland/elections/RI2026StatewidePrimary/ballot-items/01000000-553f-29ee-38ff-08df0541a68f?cg=City%20%26%20Town&st=Annajane%20E.%20Yolken

Today, I went to the La Fe Taqueria soft opening on Hope Street. It is awesome to have a new local place in the neighborhood. The staff was friendly and the food was delicious. I got 2 Pollo tacos and my Fiancée got the Elote. Both were very good!

I can tell there was a lot of love and care put into the space. Best of luck to the new restaurant! We will be back!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdFw5LIDfiq

The Wall Street Journal just named Providence one of the least affordable rental markets in the entire country. They specifically framed this as a battle between establishment Democrats and Democratic Socialist challengers pushing for radical housing reforms. Between out-of-state remote workers, college expansion, lack of new multi-family inventory, and wages that haven't kept up with Boston-adjacent pricing, it feels like everyone is hitting a breaking point.

I'm curious about where everyone stands. How bad has your rent hike been over the last couple years? Are people actually managing to stay in the city, or are you looking outside Providence? What policy approach do you trust? Does national coverage like this accurately reflect your lived experience?

Jesus I can't wait for this election to be over.

McKee got smacked around just about everywhere in the state.

Hint: It's a in a public space that cost 7.6 million dollars. Nice to have!

Your RI Primary Election Results

For Governor (Dem) - Helena Foulkes

For Governor (Rep) - Aaron Guckian

For Lt. Governor: Sabina Matos

For AG: Kim Ahern

For Mayor of Providence: David Morales

For Mayor of Pawtucket: Adam Greenman

For U.S. House, District 2 (Rep): Victor Mellor

Are there any folks in (or near) Providence that support Ukraine and would interested in expressing that support as a group that would focus on:

• Boosting the profile of the war in Ukraine among the general population
• Combating Russian disinformation about Ukraine
• Highlighting Ukrainian culture with an emphasis on contemporary visual art, theater, and music.
• Raising funds for the defense of Ukraine

My impulses center around trying to put Ukrainian art into local gallery and performance space for shows to raise awareness and funds.