When you think of Providence icons, Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village is high on the list. In this episode of PVD POV, we sit down with the zoo's Executive Director, Stacey Johnson, to talk about what makes this historic destination such a gem and why it's more than just a place to see…
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On this episode of PVD POV, we’re joined by Bradly VanDerStad of Providence Tour Company, who’s built a business around helping people see the city differently. What started as a one-man operation in 2018 has grown into a thoughtful, creative company offering tours that dig deeper into the stories…
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We're turning up the holiday cheer with a Christmas in July Giveaway that puts you on the nice list early. GoProvidence is giving you the chance to win tickets to three of the biggest holiday events coming to Providence before they go on sale…
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Rhode Island is having a movie moment, and we're here for it! In this episode of PVD POV, we're joined by Shawn Quirk and Ericka Atwell from the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) to talk about what makes this event so unique, why Hollywood is paying attention to Providence, and how…
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The latest episode of PVD POV takes us inside Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, where Rhode Island FC President David Peart and Stadium GM Paul Byrne reflect on a high-energy launch month packed with soccer, rugby and Rhode Island flavor. From locally sourced stadium snacks (yes, there's a…
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Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes of a major meeting or convention? This week on PVD POV , we sit down with one of our own: Carley Foto from the Convention Services team at GoProvidence. Carley walks us through the magic of event planning, from pre-con visits and community outreach to…
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Nora Barré is back as one of our return guests on PVD POV ! As executive director of the Downtown Providence Park Network, Nora is always up to something creative, and this time she’s unveiling her biggest project yet: a new wayfinding system designed to connect downtown Providence through art…
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Movies on the Block was a staple of the downtown summer scene in the past but has been on hiatus in recent years because of construction on Grant's Block. For the first time since 2019, the popular outdoor film series will be back with four showings at Grant's Block, once a month from June to…
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The Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge, also known as the Providence River Pedestrian Bridge, connects the city's Fox Point neighborhood on the East Side to the burgeoning Innovation & Design District. Opened in August 2019, this pedestrian bridge reuses the existing piers of the old I-195…
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In this episode of PVD POV , we chat with James Dean and Joe Hafner, the founders of Irregardless Biscuit — one of the buzziest new breakfast spots in Providence. What began as a pop-up during the pandemic has turned into a must-visit on the West Side. The biscuits are fresh every 15 minutes, the…
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