‘We must move beyond business as usual,’ says new report on Rhode Island’s inadequate response to climate change
December 17, 2018

‘We must move beyond business as usual,’ says new report on Rhode Island’s inadequate response to climate change

The Civic Alliance for a Cooler Rhode Island (CACRI) has issued a “citizen evaluation” of the Executive...

The Uprising, December 14, 2018
December 14, 2018

The Uprising, December 14, 2018

“Allow us to be very clear: we will not accept the usual excuses that our kids are...

CLF to advance legislation banning plastic bags in every New England state
December 14, 2018

CLF to advance legislation banning plastic bags in every New England state

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) announced today that the organization plans to push for legislation banning single-use plastic...

Honoring the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School with art and prayer
January 19, 2020

Honoring the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School with art and prayer

This was the sixth vigil held at the First Unitarian Church of Providence since the terrible events...

As new testimony is filed with the EFSB, Invenergy is running out of arguments
October 31, 2019

As new testimony is filed with the EFSB, Invenergy is running out of arguments

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) today filed additionally testimony from their expert witness Robert Fagan with the Energy...

Providence City Council overrides Mayor’s Veto of Hope Point Tower zoning variance
October 31, 2019

Providence City Council overrides Mayor’s Veto of Hope Point Tower zoning variance

Providence City Councilor Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11) became the deciding vote to override Providence Mayor Jorge...

George Wiley Center demands a walk-in payment center from National Grid, with Christmas Carols
March 2, 2020

George Wiley Center demands a walk-in payment center from National Grid, with Christmas Carols

Activists from the George Wiley Center stood outside the National Grid offices on Melrose Street in Providence...

Sunrise RI demands a plan from Representative Langevin for Climate Crisis
December 14, 2018

Sunrise RI demands a plan from Representative Langevin for Climate Crisis

Over 40 people sat in the office of Congressman James Langevin Thursday afternoon after being refused a...

Central Falls celebrates first co-op established in Rhode Island under new enabling legislation
October 31, 2019

Central Falls celebrates first co-op established in Rhode Island under new enabling legislation

Healthy Planet Cleaning Co-Op (HPCC) was co-founded in May, 2018, incorporated  under new legislation enacted in Rhode...

Marcela Betancur selected as new director of Latino Policy Institute
January 19, 2020

Marcela Betancur selected as new director of Latino Policy Institute

The Latino Policy Institute (LPI) at Roger Williams University (RWU) on Wednesday announced that Marcela Betancur will...

Providence Water Supply Board to begin looking at potential financial impacts of Providence’s efforts to lease water operations
October 30, 2019

Providence Water Supply Board to begin looking at potential financial impacts of Providence’s efforts to lease water operations

“The city of Providence has issued an RFQ, a request for qualifications for a private operator to...

Breaking Barriers: Refugee Dream Center begins classes to train refugees to access vital resources
October 31, 2019

Breaking Barriers: Refugee Dream Center begins classes to train refugees to access vital resources

The Refugee Dream Center, with a grant from the Department of Public Safety Grant Administration Office, has...

Counselors not Cops: The Providence Student Union demands a new approach to school safety
January 19, 2020

Counselors not Cops: The Providence Student Union demands a new approach to school safety

The Providence Student Union (PSU) kicked off their new campaign demanding an increase in school counselors and...

‘It’s all about Democracy,’ says PVD City Councilor Igliozzi about Fane veto override vote delay
October 31, 2019

‘It’s all about Democracy,’ says PVD City Councilor Igliozzi about Fane veto override vote delay

Providence City Councilor John Igliozzi (Ward 7) interrupted the reading of the proposed ordinance to override Mayor...

DARE, Neighbors 4 Revitalization, & RIHAP  encourage Councilor Harris to vote ‘No’ on Hope Point Tower
January 19, 2020

DARE, Neighbors 4 Revitalization, & RIHAP encourage Councilor Harris to vote ‘No’ on Hope Point Tower

An open letter from DARE (Direct Action for Rights and Equality), Neighbors 4 Revitalization, and Rhode Island...

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