Invenergy‘s proposed $1 billion fracked gas and diesel oil burning power plant is in trouble. But instead of taking responsibility for its own poor decisions, lack of honesty and bad planning, Invenergy is blaming “opponents” …
“This bond supports what we all love about Rhode Island—clean blue waters, green spaces, and vibrant communities,” said Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo. “It is a crucial investment to help protect our environment, support economic …
“We are pleased to report that both sides were provided a safe venue in which to make their opinions known without major incident, and they dispersed peacefully after being asked to do so.” – Colonel …
As part of a campaign to “Respect RIC,” Rhode Island College (RIC) faculty held an informational picket outside the entrance to the college on Mount Pleasant Avenue Wednesday morning. On their website faculty members, organized …
As members of the Providence Teachers Unions chanted “We want contracts!” outside, the Downtown Neighborhood Association held a Providence mayoral candidate forum featuring Democratic incumbent Jorge Elorza, and Independent challengers Diane “Dee Dee” Witman and …
Held every year in Providenceon Indigenous People’s Day, PRONK! describes itself as “a cacophonous street celebration with out of town brass bands! We are a street intervention like no other, with outfits and misfits from …
I’m going to hit you with a lot of jargon in this piece, but I hope to explain as I go: On September 20, in the midst of the Energy Facility Siting Board (EFSB) hearings …
“Most of our students cannot stand up and speak for themselves so we are going to be their voice and fight for better schools for all educators and students.” –Samantha Lozeau, a Behavior Specialist at …
Dinesh D’Souza, an Indian-born American far right conservative political commentator, author and filmmaker, once said, “My own ancestors were converted to Christianity by the Portuguese in India in the period of the Portuguese Inquisition. To …
The Providence City Council is planning to decide on the fate of an $18 million, 20-year Tax Stabilization Agreement (TSA) for Steeple Street RI LLC, a luxury housing developer, local opposition is building. Sponsored by …
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