Candidates for Providence City Council Ward 3  address tough questions at east side forum
August 13, 2022

Candidates for Providence City Council Ward 3 address tough questions at east side forum

Democratic Candidates Sue Anderbois, Corey Jones, and Bradly VanDerStad were joined by independent Michael Fink in answering...

North Providence Mayor Lombardi confirms that Holly O’Donnell filed a harassment complaint against Chief Tikoian
August 15, 2022

North Providence Mayor Lombardi confirms that Holly O’Donnell filed a harassment complaint against Chief Tikoian

“Did I like what was told to me? I didn’t like it at all,” said North Providence...

Mayoral forum challenges candidates on health equity in Providence
August 11, 2022

Mayoral forum challenges candidates on health equity in Providence

“If you live in Smith Hill, your life expectancy is 6 years less than if you live...

On anniversary of Hiu Lui Ng death, inmate neglect continues to plague Wyatt Detention Center
August 10, 2022

On anniversary of Hiu Lui Ng death, inmate neglect continues to plague Wyatt Detention Center

A federal judge ultimately insisted that Hiu Lui Ng be given the care he was pleading for....

City council candidates propose plan to tackle gun violence in Providence
August 9, 2022

City council candidates propose plan to tackle gun violence in Providence

“I always tell folks that we have an archaic version of public safety that responds after the...

Providence mayoral candidates tackle questions from addiction recovery community
August 5, 2022

Providence mayoral candidates tackle questions from addiction recovery community

“As you know, 435 of our friends and family members died of accidental drug overdoses in the...

Providence’s new program puts citizenship within reach for more immigrants
August 4, 2022

Providence’s new program puts citizenship within reach for more immigrants

“Becoming a U.S. citizen isn’t easy. There are numerous eligibility requirements, loads of paperwork, and it’s expensive,”...

Candidates for governor provide their take on senior and disability issues
August 3, 2022

Candidates for governor provide their take on senior and disability issues

As Rhode Island Statewide Planning projections indicate that people 65 and older will grow to over 1/4...

Candidates for governor grilled on enviro issues at climate forum
August 3, 2022

Candidates for governor grilled on enviro issues at climate forum

Candidates answered questions on climate change, solar power, transportation, environmental justice, lead poisoning, PFAS, and more in...

City Council Ward 9 candidate April Brown on the issues most important to Providence
July 30, 2022

City Council Ward 9 candidate April Brown on the issues most important to Providence

“We need to center this whole thing around educating the child. Every way that education comes up,...

Mayoral candidate Cuervo announces comprehensive economic vision for Providence
July 28, 2022

Mayoral candidate Cuervo announces comprehensive economic vision for Providence

Cuervo’s economic platform contains many progressive economic development ideas, including centering Providence based businesses in city procurement...

Providence officials rush to install automatic license plate readers as privacy backlash builds
July 27, 2022

Providence officials rush to install automatic license plate readers as privacy backlash builds

“All law abiding citizens deserve a safe and secure city to live in. And anyone who questions...

Shower to Empower offers relief and respite to those suffering homelessness
July 25, 2022

Shower to Empower offers relief and respite to those suffering homelessness

“We sadly live in a state where a shower or bathroom access is a basic needs barrier...

Pawtucket Rep Barros and challenger Jennifer Stewart tackle the hard questions at GWC public forum
July 21, 2022

Pawtucket Rep Barros and challenger Jennifer Stewart tackle the hard questions at GWC public forum

Candidates answered questions on criminal justice, housing, climate, energy, reproductive rights, and much more....

Planned Parenthood inexplicably endorses seven candidates who helped scuttle the EACA
July 20, 2022

Planned Parenthood inexplicably endorses seven candidates who helped scuttle the EACA

PPV!RI PAC endorsed 69 House and Senate candidates, including the entire House leadership team that prevented the...

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