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Why Providence News?

Imagine starting your day with a single email that captures the pulse of Providence – from city council debates and neighborhood festivals to the latest on Rhode Island's film scene – all tailored just for you, without the hassle of flipping between apps and sites. In a media landscape where traditional newsrooms have shrunk dramatically, Briefsy steps in to deliver the local stories that matter, blending Providence's vibrant community news with whatever else fuels your curiosity, like national tech trends or your favorite sports teams. No more feeling overwhelmed by scattered sources; just relevant, bite-sized updates that keep you connected to the Ocean State. Providence's media scene is a mix of longstanding staples and emerging digital voices, serving as a hub for Southern New England. Outlets like The Providence Journal provide statewide coverage, while TV stations such as WPRI-12 and ABC6 dominate broadcasts, and digital platforms like GoLocalProv and Hey Rhody fill in with hyper-local events and lifestyle insights. But with newsroom staff plummeting from over 500 to just 125 in recent decades, residents often turn to a blend of TV, radio, newspapers, and online blogs to stay in the loop – or risk missing out on key local developments. That's where Briefsy shines: we curate from trusted sources like these, personalizing your feed to focus on what you care about most in Providence, whether it's climate impacts from URI initiatives or community festivals at Track 15 food hall. Join thousands of busy Rhode Islanders who are ditching the info overload for one effortless newsletter that feels like it's written just for them.