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Antonia Noori Farzan

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Providence Journal reporter, aspiring swamp Yankee afarzan@providencejournal.com

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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It's very cool that the Journal hired longtime photographer-around-RI Ryan Conaty. He's a great guy and an excellent photographer. "Where is my favorite place to take pictures? Rhode Island."
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Get to know Providence Journal photographer Ryan Conaty
We asked Ryan to tell us a little more about himself.
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Sam G. Howard @samghoward.riliberator.com · 21/09/2026
Possible that if a Morales administration moves to cancel Providence's Flock contract, it creates a cascade of decision-making that eliminates Flock in the surrounding communities. futurism.com/artificial-i...
Because of the purpose of Flock’s services — conducting mass surveillance — these cancellations have created a vicious cycle. The more municipalities that its cameras go down in, the less useful that Flock becomes to its remaining customers. Some police departments have explicitly cited the loss of coverage from neighboring towns cancelling their contracts as a reason to do the same.
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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"NEW BEDFORD — At least eight people were arrested Monday as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents launched a major operation centered on the Whaling City." Important reporting from @kevingandrade.bsky.social and Nathan Collins.
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Major ICE operation in New Bedford, at least eight arrested - The New Bedford Light
A Light reporter videotaped an arrest near the waterfront. Another reporter saw a half-dozen vehicles and what appeared to be ICE agents huddling at the Dartmouth Mall.
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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"The View from the Beach: AI-Hallucinations of Mid-2020s Providence Politics Generated by Exurban Conservatives." -a poli-sci dissertation published in 2072 based on my Bluesky posts
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🂡 clams cartel 🂡 @mktulpa.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
did you know that in Rhode Island you have a constitutional right to go clamming
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Kate / Katelyn Forrest @kateforrest.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Reminder that someone who is absolutely friggin brilliant got the RI state park rangers..... Ford Rangers and then just colored in "ranger" on the tailgate blue.
A silver pick up from behind. On the tailgate it says Rhodr Island State Park Ranger except ranger is just the embossed part of the tailgate because the truck is a Ford Ranger
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Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
“David’s campaign slogan was ‘A Providence for All,’ and he cannily addressed widespread concerns that the city is at risk of losing its identity as a creative, multicultural and slightly grimy haven for immigrants, artists, students, young people, and workers” www.nplusonemag.com/online-only/...
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The Hi-Neighbor! Mayor | Dennis M. Hogan
When I first met David Morales it was December 2019, and I was standing in David’s ill-lit bachelor apartment as he announced to a small holiday party full of socialists that he intended to run for st...
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Sam G. Howard @samghoward.riliberator.com · 11/09/2026
Analysis by @antoniafarzan.bsky.social and Colin Hogan shows that the three precincts covering Federal Hill and the West End provided all of Morales' winning margin.
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Who is David Morales and how did he unseat a sitting Providence mayor?
For those asking 'who?' or 'how?' after primary night, here's our analysis.
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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Something to distract you while you wait for election results: For @thepvdeye.bsky.social, I wrote about the new (used) bookstore on Thayer Street, Rodney's, and why my post about it went viral on Instagram.
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A New Bookstore On Thayer Struck A Chord Online. I Think I Know Why.
Since I joined Instagram in 2023, I’ve made a lot of posts about Providence. I’ve shared photos of Waterfire, Roger Williams Park, Blackstone Boulevard, Swan Point Cemetery, the State House, the pedes...
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NBC 10 WJAR, Providence New Bedford @nbc10wjar.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
East Providence man grows hundreds of pawpaw trees in backyard bit.ly/4xfHwyb
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East Providence man grows hundreds of pawpaw trees in backyard
An East Providence man, known as the "King of the Pawpaws" has a garden unlike any other in the state.
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Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We must prevent Sharia law from coming to Middletown
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Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
“By custom, the remainder of the year is for campaigning and quahogging. As long as they stay out of trouble, no one usually pays too much attention to where House members summer.” www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...
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Out-of-state move forces RI Rep. Casimiro's resignation
Outcry over residency prompts RI lawmaker to finally resign
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Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Update: Back in 2019, someone asked -- and received -- medical records for three elephants. So it would appear the answer is "yes." The elephant health records: providenceri.nextrequest.com/requests/19-...
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NextRequest - Modern FOIA & Public Records Request Software
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Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
More handwritten notes from middle schoolers on town council dockets, please
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Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Is the last ask for the Superman Building? "I've got my capital stack," building owner says. Gov McKee likens redevelopment project to "when the canal was opened up for WaterFire" www.providencejournal.com/story/busine...
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'Superman Building' gets another $9.5M in state subsidies for development
The approval brings the combined city and state commitment to $52.8 million.
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Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Political Scene: The clash of ideas between Providence mayoral candidates Brett Smiley and David Morales Flock cameras Homeless encampments Superman Building redevelopment PVD school turnaround and teacher seniority rules Is market rate housing good? www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...
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Where Democrats in Providence mayoral race stand on issues | Exclusive
We brought in Mayor Brett Smiley and Rep. David Morales to ask them about some of the key issues in the race. Here are their answers.
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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
If the initials "KJP" don't mean anything to you, I suggest starting with @antoniafarzan.bsky.social's reporting on the situation.
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Ads for preppy store in liberal Newport co-opted by White nationalists
The company sells an aspirational image of coastal New England life. Some read more into it.
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Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
In case you missed Political Scene this week: AI is changing campaigns in RI, and there are almost no guardrails from @antoniafarzan.bsky.social www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...
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AI is changing campaigns in RI, and there are almost no guardrails | Exclusive
Rhode Island has hit a turning point with AI use in campaigns, which is being used to generate images and video with little oversight.
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Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Gov Dan McKee calls for 60-day pause on new Flock cameras, orders State Police review www.providencejournal.com/story/news/c...
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McKee calls for pause on new Flock cameras, orders 60-day review
McKee called for a pause on new Flock cameras, and a review on how they are used and who has access to the data.
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Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I went to Block Island this spring and kept hearing about the growing number of year-round residents who can't eat meat, or even be around it, due to alpha gal. Here's the story: www.providencejournal.com/story/news/h...
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'Alpha-gal' syndrome is changing lives on Block Island
A surge in lone star ticks on Block Island, and throughout coastal New England, is causing residents to develop life-threatening red meat allergies.
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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Speaking of AI, shoutout to @antoniafarzan.bsky.social for her excellent reporting on the subject -- with a Rhode Island angle, naturally -- in today's Journal.
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AI is changing campaigns in RI, and there are almost no guardrails | Exclusive
Rhode Island has hit a turning point with AI use in campaigns, which is being used to generate images and video with little oversight.
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Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Fully one half of the state is on the ferry (the other half is at Scarborough)
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Sam G. Howard @samghoward.riliberator.com · 07/08/2026
Glocester doing this suggests the issue cuts across the political spectrum, which is interesting because the local right-wing AI social media accounts I’ve seen seem to be leaping to Flock’s defense.
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Sam G. Howard @samghoward.riliberator.com · 07/08/2026
Thinking about how a decade+ ago, the Washington Post estimated a third of Woonsocket’s economy was based on SNAP spending. SNAP participation in RI has fallen 12% over the last year (about 17,000 individuals).
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Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
I'm looking into how AI is being used in this year's election. If you see any interesting/notable examples from RI campaigns, feel free to send them my way!
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Lauren Clem @lclemjourno.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Real Housewives drama + municipal drama: the crossover we all needed.
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Dennis Hogan @dennismhogan.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Eight hours left to get your pitches and submissions in to the New England Review of Boats! Also looking for short snippets and artwork! ⛴️⛵️🛥️🛶
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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 28/07/2026
I spoke to @antoniafarzan.bsky.social about tourism in Newport and the balance that needs to be struck for resident. Newport is and always will be a beautiful destination for visitors, but residents shouldn’t take a back seat to tourism.
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Will Newport residents say 'enough is enough' to tourism this election?
Tourism brought the city back after the Navy fleet left, but how many tourists can residents endure?
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Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Technically I’ve been a Rhode Islander since I was born, legally I became one 5 minutes ago when I wondered out loud, “should we go to Block Island on VJ Day?”
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Shriram Krishnamurthi @shriram.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
RI Politics: Very good fact-checking piece by @phileil.bsky.social on Helena Foulkes's record on opioids. (Though frankly I think this has become a much bigger issue than it should because McKee has nothing else to bash her about.) rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/07/27/a...
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A closer look at Foulkes’ record on opioids • Rhode Island Current
A review of Rhode Island Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena Buonanno Foulkes' record leading CVS Pharmacy examines campaign claims about opioid prescribing, pill mill doctors and drug takeback ...
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Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
So my mom and I both got to watch Joan Baez perform on the last night of Newport Folk Festival as a rainbow came out — 59 years apart. Projo coverage from 1967, and yesterday
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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
This is my Holy Grail:
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
By Dan McGowan -- The great Block Island pinball war www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/16/m...
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The great Block Island pinball war - The Boston Globe
How a decades-old arcade ban turned into one of Rhode Island's strangest political battles.
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Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Starting a zine with some friends! Send us your pitches!
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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
"Beauchaine, who is a registered Democrat running for a non-partisan School Committee seat, has not yet responded to Journal inquiries, so it is not clear how many signatures, if any, were added to her nominating petitions with no witnesses save the potential 'the doggies in the window.'"
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EP candidate under fire for letting dogs 'witness' signature collection
An East Providence candidate faces complaints after allegedly leaving nomination papers on her porch for voters to sign.
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Dennis Hogan @dennismhogan.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Official editorial communication: The New England Review of Boats, a handmade regional zine about the vessels and people who go down to the sea for adventure, work, or pleasure--seeks submissions for its inaugural issue.
SUBMIT YOUR WORK TO THE NEW ENGLAND REVIEW OF BOATS!
The New England Review of Boats—a handmade regional zine about seaborne vessels and the people who go down to the sea for adventure, work, or pleasure—seeks pitches and submissions for our inaugural issue.
What we are looking for: 
Pitches for short, light, or humorous essays (1200-1500 words) about boats or ships or any aspect of the watery part of the world, whether contemporary or historical.
Art: paintings, drawings, photographs or scrimshaws depicting ships, sailors, or creatures of the deep.
Brief reflections, anecdotes, or dockside gossip.
Evaluative reviews of recent books, films, or music about boats, or, preferably, of boats or ships themselves. 
Interviews with salts, seamen, and fisherfolk young and old, or first-person accounts of seagoing life.
Testimonials from people possessing specialized knowledge about ships, shipping, sailing, and seaborne logistics.
Items highlighting New England’s maritime culture.
Any other material about any part of the maritime world within or outside New England.
Short or artistic pieces can be submitted complete. For longer essays, pitches of 150-200 words are preferred, but full drafts will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please direct submissions, pitches, and inquiries to editorial@nereviewofboats.com by July 31.
NERB is an entirely volunteer-run publication. While contributions are accepted and published on a voluntary basis, contributors will be invited to join the editorial collective at a launch party this fall.
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Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Come work with me!!! jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/gannet...
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Job Details | Dayforce Jobs
Find your next adventure
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Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
“Blackwood and her children have been living at the Inn for two years. When her previous landlord sold their apartment building, and their rent was raised, she said they couldn’t afford it so they had to move out.” www.valleybreeze.com/news/childre...
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Children at Woonsocket Motor Inn band together to help new friend purchase bike
WOONSOCKET – On June 20, Woonsocket resident Ashley Blackwood posted a picture on social media of a group of kids standing in front of a small table full of cold
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Amy @blessamysheart.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
I live in Southern New England. Of course I’m pulling for Cape Verde 🇨🇻
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nice handsome boy @edward86.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
youre rooting for cabo vrde because you like to root for underdogs. im rooting for cabo verde because im from dorchester massachusetts. we are not the same
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Christopher Gavin @chrisgavin.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
“Some of the best people you will ever find.” Pawtucket grapples with deaths of grandmother, mother, and toddler after driving lesson gone wrong With @stephmachado.bsky.social www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/30/m...
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Pawtucket grapples with deaths of grandmother, mother, and toddler after driving lesson gone wrong - The Boston Globe
The three family members died after driving into the Seekonk River. They were “some of the best people you will ever find,” a relative said.
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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
"A recent [SCOTUS] decision is sowing fear within [RI]'s Haitian community, leading immigrants to fear that they will be deported back to a country where they face violence and exploitation, according to local leaders." An excellent -- and distressing -- piece from @antoniafarzan.bsky.social.
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Haitians in RI 'face impossible choices' after Supreme Court ruling
Rhode Island has seen an influx of Haitian immigrants fleeing violence, poverty and economic instability in recent years.
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Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Hydrangeamaxxxxing
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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Song of the summer just dropped.
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The Providence Journal once had a theme song
He played at Westminster Abbey and worked at Shepard's Department store in Providence. But we remember him as the composer of the Journal March and Two Step
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Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The NIMBY town Facebook groups have discovered AI slop
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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
"The Providence Tartan Army has chosen G Bar as their hub and the manager said sales over the past few days was 'three times as big as any Super Bowl.'"
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Tartan Army has 'brought new life' to America's smallest state
Thousands of Scotland fans are staying in Rhode Island - where they have been fundraising for charities as well as enjoying the party atmosphere.
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Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Has the state of Rhode Island seized the means of craft beer and pain au chocolat distribution in 195 District Park? Restaurant owners fearing competition think so. Interesting look at state capacity and off-my-lawnism www.providencejournal.com/story/busine...
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Cost for 195 District Park pavilion, with beer garden, has skyrocketed
The pavilion, which will house Guild PVD's beer garden, was originally estimated to cost $4 million. Now, it's more like $6.9 million.
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Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Alicia carrying oyster crackers everywhere… she’s just like me fr www.thecut.com/article/real...
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Alicia Carmody Doesn’t Need a Fancy-Schmancy Cracker
The breakout Real Housewives of Rhode Island star found her voice this season in between bites of mini-saltines.
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Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
“People were really upset when Benny’s went out. And this is going to be like that.” www.providencejournal.com/story/news/l...
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Rising costs and lottery woes lead to closure of Healy News Store
For over 60 years Healy News Store has been a community hub spot in Wakefield. Some reckon its closure is a sign of changing times.
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