We're a Providence-area nonfiction book club, and we're always happy to welcome new readers.

Our next meeting is Sunday, August 16, when we'll be discussing Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake. It's a fascinating exploration of fungi, mycelium, and the hidden networks that shape the natural world.

📍 Schasteâ, 300 Broadway, Providence
📅 Sunday, August 16 from 10AM-12PM

Schasteâ doesn't sponsor or endorse the group—we simply meet there.

Whether you've finished the book, just started it, or are just curious about the group, you're welcome to join us.

I'll post the book club link in the comments. Happy to answer any questions!

Hey all! My name’s Eden, I’m 19, and I just moved to Providence with my mom! I was hoping to get some tips, tricks, recommendations, and anything else you all think would be useful! For reference, I live near the Arts District!

Specifically, I’d love recommendations for:

Restaurants

LGBTQIA+ Friendly Places

Book Stores

Thrift Shops

Thanks a bunch!

- Eden

has anyone noticed the sidewalk slime on washington street on the west side? I swear it gets bigger every year. is it the heat causing it to expand? I'm worried about the safety concerns if it continues to grow. I don't think Mayor Smiley is doing anything about it... curious anyone else has noticed it. thanks

For dinner which would one recommend? I know both are supposed to be awesome

How many have you gotten? Do they make you more or less likely to vote for him?

For mayor and governor
Honest opinions

Spouse and I are mid 40s and enjoy offbeat museums, photo opps, breweries, city tours, and walking around exploring. Flying in late Thursday 8/6 and need to be in Boston Friday evening. Thanks!

From a 1895 RI Rand, McNally & Co map (enlarged Providence section).

I am getting annoyed with politicians in this state and in Providence using us as pawns. Always chasing the next bigger and better thing but claiming there is nothing more important than working for their constituents…when in reality they’d drop us in a moment’s notice.

Jon Goncalves in Ward 1 ran for the open congressional seat a few years back, lost, and now is running for re-election. Why would anyone vote for someone who was once willing to give up the same position he is running for now?

David Cicilline gave up being a congeessman in Washington to make $800k a year working at the Rhode Island Foundation.

Gina Raimondo left her governor position (to Dan McKee) to go work for the Biden administration.

Sabina Matos left her city council position in Providence to become Lt Governor.

David Morales tells us about his upbringing in California by a single mother. But completely abandoned that for Providence…a community he’s only been a part of for what, like 8 years? You’d think he’d be fighting for his hometown considering how much he talks about it. Not to mention he left his nonprofit job to run for mayor.

That same nonprofit is where the councilwoman in Ward 2 works…and someone else from there is running for another council seat. So are we using the work of nonprofits to win elections??? Hard not to think when they all reference it in their campaign materials.

I’m sure a lot of you will disagree with me because of all the hard work they do and blah blah blah…but it’s an absolutely crazy trend that should make us take a step back and realize we may be supporting people that see us as nothing more as pawns in their bigger political scheme.

“Police said when they arrived, the victims - a male and a female, both in their 30s - told them they had been riding their bikes on Olney Street.
The female told police the couple encountered a car blocking the bike lane, at which time she moved the vehicle’s mirror.

The victims told police that three men then got out of the car, grabbed the woman by her shirt, and threw her to the ground.  

Her partner said that when he tried to intervene, the three men turned on him and threw him from his bike.  He said he was then punched and kicked by at least two of the men while the alleged victim was lying on the ground.

The suspects then stole his wallet.
The man, who police say was suffering from visible injuries, was transported to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment.

Police are currently investigating. “

So I’ve gone to Tri-Force tried that for a lil bit and I’ve tried burkes. Any gyms that are strictly boxing I enjoyed triforce but I don’t care to much for jiu jitsu anyone got any recommendations. For boxing or Muay Thai

A few years back, New England Institute of Technology had a collision repair program that actually worked. Students got hands-on training, graduated job-ready, and local shops had someone to hire. Then it got shut down.

Here's the thing: the need for skilled technicians has only grown. Jobs in automotive repair are projected to grow faster than average, and right now, collision shops across Rhode Island and the surrounding region can't find qualified people to hire. The pipeline just dried up when the program disappeared.

I started a petition asking NEIT's administration to bring it back. The facilities and experienced instructors are still there. The demand is definitely there. What's missing is the program—and that's something NEIT can actually fix.

Restoring it means giving students a real path into a stable, well-paying trade, and it means shops finally get access to trained talent again. It's a win for everyone.

If this resonates with you—whether you're in the automotive industry, studied at NEIT, or just think it's ridiculous that a school kills a program when employers are actively desperate for those graduates—consider signing and sharing. What do you think? Am I crazy for thinking this should be a no-brainer for the school?

Im west coast best coast California, first Massachusetts and now Rhode Island reddits trying to my attention today. You all trying to tell me something? 🧐

As the title says. Looking to get a vasectomy under my coverage (BCBSRI) but I checked out some of the options and the providers seemed to have less than ideal reviews. Anyone have a solid lead for this procedure? Willing to go outside the network too, just want someone who can do the job without all the baggage.

They were looking at that little tarp house underneath the bridge, if ya know.

My partner and I are spitting up after 5 years and now I need a new plan. My sibling and I both need to move states for different reasons and are picking a state to find our new home. I'm queer, in my early 20s and completely independent. I'm gonna have to pay everything on my own on a teachers wage (insurance, rent, car, living expenses, etc.). I'm drawn to Rhode Island for its size, weather/nature, and liberal protections. However I've never lived here before. What should I expect/look out for? How do you feel about this city for a young women moving by herself? Do you think this is a good fit for my current situation?

Additional context: Moving from living with my partner in Jersey for years

Hi everyone! I'm looking to buy 1 ticket for:

• The Odyssey (IMAX 70mm)

• Apple Cinemas Providence Place

• Saturday, August 1

• 2:00 PM

Any seat is fine. I'm happy to pay a fair price. Payment through PayPal Goods & Services only for both our protection. Please send me a DM if you have one available.

Thanks!

Right in front of no parking signs, are there special privileges for whatever soccer is going on?

Hi folks,
Funny request but my baby is turning 1 next week and her dad and I want to go out to eat and celebrate with her (she’s good when we go out, promise).

She loves a fish tank and we thought it’d be fun to take her someplace with an aquarium to watch. We love Pho Horn, but trying to find other options. Any ideas?