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...

Transit Forward Rhode Island 2040
January 19, 2020

Transit Forward Rhode Island 2040

Three Rhode Island agencies, the Rhode Island Public Transit Administration (RIPTA), the Rhode Island Department of Transportation...

Governor Raimondo appoints a ‘diverse set of judges’
October 30, 2019

Governor Raimondo appoints a ‘diverse set of judges’

“I’m incredibly proud of these six outstanding, talented attorneys,” said Governor Gina Raimondo standing with six judicial...

Secretary of State announces schedule for House District 68 special election
January 19, 2020

Secretary of State announces schedule for House District 68 special election

Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea announced today that there will be a special election in...

Workers Cooperative Academy graduates their second class
October 31, 2019

Workers Cooperative Academy graduates their second class

On Saturday, the Workers Cooperative Academy graduated its second class in a short ceremony held at Navigant...

Invenergy’s impacts on Native American archeological sites heard by EFSB
October 31, 2019

Invenergy’s impacts on Native American archeological sites heard by EFSB

Christopher Donta, a Senior Principal Investigator of Gray and Pape Inc was cross-examined regarding Gray & Pape’s...

The Uprising, December 7, 2018
December 7, 2018

The Uprising, December 7, 2018

“Taking the time in recent days to be with the people I love and who love me...

Making Transit-Oriented Development a reality in Rhode Island
January 19, 2020

Making Transit-Oriented Development a reality in Rhode Island

“What is TOD?,” asked John Flaherty, Deputy Director of GrowSmart Rhode Island at a workshop to discuss...

Laufton Ascencao steps aside, will not be the Representative for District 68 in Bristol
December 5, 2018

Laufton Ascencao steps aside, will not be the Representative for District 68 in Bristol

Laufton Ascencao, a Democrat recently elected to serve as a Rhode Island State Representative for District 68...

Progresso Latino and ACLU tell Central Falls: Curfews don’t work
October 31, 2019

Progresso Latino and ACLU tell Central Falls: Curfews don’t work

Progresso Latino and the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island (ACLU RI) have sent a letter...

Providence seeking bidders in January for leasing the city’s water
December 13, 2018

Providence seeking bidders in January for leasing the city’s water

Providence’s Director of Sustainability, Leah Bamberger, and Providence City Solicitor Jeff Dana gave a presentation to the...

Racist stickers affixed to signs in Johnston, police are investigating
October 31, 2019

Racist stickers affixed to signs in Johnston, police are investigating

Racist stickers have been affixed to street signs along Greenville Avenue in the Town of Johnston, Rhode...

Newly elected South Kingstown School Committee members facing harassment and threats
January 19, 2020

Newly elected South Kingstown School Committee members facing harassment and threats

An unusual Friday night meeting of the South Kingstown School Committee became contentious over what should have...

A community gathering to commemorate World AIDS Day at the RI State House
December 2, 2018

A community gathering to commemorate World AIDS Day at the RI State House

Over two dozen people gathered on the south steps of the Rhode Island State House to commemorate...

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