OVERALL RISK : MEDIUM. All in all, Providence is not a place where you should feel threatened, but so as to reduce or eliminate opportunities that may make you a target, you just need to increase your awareness of the surroundings. Is Providence RI safe to visit? Downtown Providence is considered a safe, vibrant, walkable […]

11 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Providence, Rhode Island Roger Williams Park Zoo. Roger Williams Park. WaterFire. WaterFire | Heather Katsoulis / photo modified. RISD Museum of Art. Rhode Island State Capitol. Federal Hill. Waterplace Park. Providence Performing Arts Center. Benefit Street “Mile of History” Why is Providence important? Providence played an important role in the […]

Most tourists find themselves in Providence, Rhode Island on the way to somewhere else. However, this little city is absolutely worth a visit of its own. Contributor Lilit Marcus looks at what’s great on and off campus. Rhode Island, known affectionately to the locals as “Lil’ Rhodey,” is America’s smallest state. Should I visit Providence […]

In Lutheran theology, divine providence refers to God’s preservation of creation, his cooperation with everything that happens, and his guiding of the universe. While God cooperates with both good and evil deeds, with the evil deeds he does so only inasmuch as they are deeds, not with the evil in them. What is the significance […]

Violent Crime in Providence With a rate of 455 per 100,000 people, violent crime rates in Providence are about 30% higher than the national average. An average of 1.36 violent crimes are reported in Providence every day, more than twice as frequently as the Rhode Island average. Is Providence Rhode Island a safe place to […]

East Providence is an overall friendly neighborhood with the “small town” vibe. Most residence of East Providence have lived in this town their entire life. Although it may take time for new residence to feel comfortable in the town and find friends, most people of East Providence can give newcomers a warm welcome. Is East […]

With a 2020 population of 180,609, it is the largest city in Rhode Island and the 145th largest city in the United States . Providence is currently growing at a rate of 0.20% annually and its population has increased by 1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 178,042 in 2010. Is […]

What Food is Providence, RI Known For? PVD has always been famous for classics like clam cakes, stuffies (stuffed quahogs), Rhode Island-style calamari (with hot cherry peppers), johnny cakes (cornmeal flatbread), Rhode Island clam chowder (which is a clear or red soup as opposed to a creamy white chowder) and coffee. What is Rhode Island’s […]

According to a recent study completed by WalletHub, Rhode Island is ranked as the third-worst state in the U.S. to retire. The rankings might not come as a surprise — in September, WalletHub broke down the worst cities to retire, and of 182 cities tracked, placed Providence at #173 and Warwick at #180. Is Providence […]

T.F. Green International Airport. For those flying into the state, Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) is only 10 minutes from downtown Providence, and is conveniently located in nearby Warwick right off of Interstate 95. Does Southwest fly out of Providence Rhode Island? Traveling from Providence. Southwest Airlines is proud to serve Green Airport. […]

Great place to work – my colleagues are fun, kind and compassionate. I’ve worked at Providence Healthcare for over 10 years and it is such a great workplace! Everyone is very collaborative, it’s organized and everyone is very compassionate and loves their jobs as well. Why should I work for Providence? Guided by a strong […]

While downtown (Providence Place Mall, Convention Center, Waterplace Park & even Federal Hill) is well travelled and well lite at night, you may find pockets of areas (Kennedy Plaza, between Federal Hill & downtown) that are less travelled and not as well lite that you should not walk through at night alone. Is Providence Rhode […]

In total, there are 3 airports in Rhode Island with scheduled flights. Smaller airports with scheduled flights in many cases serve smaller planes. What airports are in Providence Rhode Island? Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport IATA: PVD ICAO: KPVD FAA LID: PVD WMO: 72507 Summary Airport type Public Owner State of Rhode Island […]

Founded in 1636, making it one of the US’ oldest cities, Providence’s compact layout offers visitors the opportunity to explore the city’s many distinct neighborhoods by bike. When not on a bike, visitors can also explore the city by hopping on a sightseeing gondola. Is Providence a bad city? Violent crime in Providence has been […]

PVD Acronym Definition PVD Physical Vapor Deposition (surface coating technology) PVD Providence (Amtrak station code; Providence, RI) PVD Paul Van Dyk (musician) PVD Peripheral Vascular Disease What does PVD stand for in RI? PVD may refer to: Amtrak station code for Providence Station, Providence, Rhode Island. IATA code for T. F. Green Airport, Warwick, Rhode […]