Providence City Council Announces, Then Backtracks Passing of School Closure Resolution
July 11, 2023

Providence City Council Announces, Then Backtracks Passing of School Closure Resolution

In a surprising turn of events, the Providence City Council’s pledge to demand transparency over public school...

Uprise RI Debuts 8K Video Coverage: A Leap Towards the Future
July 10, 2023

Uprise RI Debuts 8K Video Coverage: A Leap Towards the Future

Uprise RI takes a bold step forward, becoming the first media organization in Rhode Island to offer...

RIDOT’s Ongoing Public Records Issues Create Safety Concerns, Harm Transparency
July 9, 2023

RIDOT’s Ongoing Public Records Issues Create Safety Concerns, Harm Transparency

Recent events involving the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) responses to APRA requests have raised concerns...

How Rhode Island’s New Property Tax Legislation Eases Burden on Small Businesses
July 9, 2023

How Rhode Island’s New Property Tax Legislation Eases Burden on Small Businesses

Rhode Island takes a significant step towards supporting small businesses with new legislation exempting the first $50,000...

Safety Questions Arise After Incident at Carowinds’ Fury 325 Roller Coaster
July 9, 2023

Safety Questions Arise After Incident at Carowinds’ Fury 325 Roller Coaster

A crack in the support beam of the Fury 325 roller coaster at Carowinds amusement park prompts...

Yaimani Rivera to Mayor Smiley: Do better when engaging with South Providence
June 1, 2023

Yaimani Rivera to Mayor Smiley: Do better when engaging with South Providence

In an open letter to Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, South Providence resident Yaimani Rivera questions whether the...

Family of Brian Rodenas Raises Concerns About his Death at ACI, Calls for Full Investigation
May 24, 2023

Family of Brian Rodenas Raises Concerns About his Death at ACI, Calls for Full Investigation

The family of Brian Rodenas is calling his death at the ACI suspicious and demanding a full...

Courthouse Blockade: A Bold Step for Bail Reform in Rhode Island
May 19, 2023

Courthouse Blockade: A Bold Step for Bail Reform in Rhode Island

Six people blocked a prison bus from leaving the 6th District Courthouse on Dorrance Street on Thursday...

South Providence Neighborhood Association Report: Alarming Human Safety Concerns at Crossroads
May 23, 2023

South Providence Neighborhood Association Report: Alarming Human Safety Concerns at Crossroads

The South Providence Neighborhood Association (SPNA) has released a community safety report highlighting the lack of services...

Caregivers want Governor and DOH to step in as Charlesgate accelerates closure
May 17, 2023

Caregivers want Governor and DOH to step in as Charlesgate accelerates closure

“… the management company told us they were closing because they just couldn’t afford to keep the...

Medical doctor brings alarming truths about trans youth to Smithfield School Committee
May 16, 2023

Medical doctor brings alarming truths about trans youth to Smithfield School Committee

But will it matter? Despite having a model policy in place, the Republican-led Smithfield School Committee continues...

May 9th: Rally for Brian Rodenas and other suicide victims at the ACI
May 6, 2023

May 9th: Rally for Brian Rodenas and other suicide victims at the ACI

The Stop Torture Coalition, along with family members of those who recently passed away, is holding a...

Charlesgate Nursing Center caregivers urge state to intervene to prevent facility closure 
May 6, 2023

Charlesgate Nursing Center caregivers urge state to intervene to prevent facility closure 

“Our residents deserve stability and dignity, and leaving them without clear answers about their future is the...

Vigil Outside Wyatt Detention Facility Honors Lives Lost in Detention and Incarceration
May 5, 2023

Vigil Outside Wyatt Detention Facility Honors Lives Lost in Detention and Incarceration

Two dozen people gathered outside the Wyatt Detention Facility to honor the lives lost in detention and...

BLM RI PAC to Hold Protest Friday at 6pm in the Wake of Lugo LEOBoR Decision
April 27, 2023

BLM RI PAC to Hold Protest Friday at 6pm in the Wake of Lugo LEOBoR Decision

Despite “Officer Lugo’s actions directly contradict[ing the] values and the standards [the City] expect our officers to...

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