The People Of Providence

09/08/2024

11/17/2023

The is Amber. She is the owner of The Black Leaf Tea & Culture Shop. She's a transplant from Chicago who came here for work and fell in love with the city. When asked "What is your favorite thing about Providence?" she responded - "The locals dont seem to think so but there is so much to do in Providence. The food is great. and other cities are close enough to visit easily." I completely agree. Thanks for sticking around PVD and giving us your great tea combinations.

05/26/2023

Random street photos on Thayer St today.

05/24/2023

This is Brother Joseph. He is a preacher. He also sings. He said "I wanted to be a professional singer but I decided to go to theology school instead. Most preachers can sing ..but not all can sing well" He told me "I live downtown near the Superman building". I asked what his favorite thing about Providence and he said "I love all the old buildings. We hardly tear anything down. We just fix the old stuff and keep using it". He was also kind enough to say a prayer for me and my family right then and there. Thanks brother Joseph.

09/30/2022

This is Zach Chaffee. He is a prosecutor with the United States Attorneys office. He told me he loves his job but not as much as the view from his office from 8th floor of One Financial Way downtown. I asked him what his favorite thing about Providence and he said "I love the little parks. This one (Prospect Park) is one of my favorites."

07/28/2021

I asked this young lady if I could take her picture and she smiled. Made my day.

05/19/2021

This is Bennie Stephens. He works as a insulation installer. Hey loves talking pictures with people that he comes across on the streets of Providence. He says he always asks them if the know the meaning of "Providence" and is happy to tell them if they dont know.
When asked what is his favorite thing about Providence he said "The People"
I have to agree.

04/07/2021

This Is Victor. He has been working as a dental assistant for the past 16 years. He enjoys riding his bike all over Rhode Island.

He says " Sometimes its hard work doing my tricks but it always puts a smile on someones face especially the young kids. Some people call me the Black Superman"

When asked what is his favorite thing about Providence he said "All the good restaurants we got. My favorite one is Plant City"

12/18/2020

The People Of Providence had a great snow day today. Lots of people made their way to sled the hills surrounding The Temple of Music in Roger Williams Park. It was great to see so much joy on peoples faces. Snow days are great.

11/11/2016

If you have ever been to Sakis Pizza late night then you know Charlie. It seems as if they constructed the building around him one day. He has a quick wit and has been know to have a quicker right hook. When Charlies not slinging pizza slices, he spends time teaching young people to box. I asked Charlie what he loved about Providence and he responded "Its full of beautiful women"