Boston is one of America’s oldest cities, with a rich economic and social history. What began as a homesteading community eventually evolved into a center for social and political change. Boston has since become the economic and cultural hub of New England. (City of Boston)
Providence is the capital and most populous city in Rhode Island. Providence is part of the 37th-largest metropolitan population in the country, as it extends into southern Massachusetts and can be considered to be part of the Greater Boston commuting area. (Wikipedia)