Vigil held in Providence for Colorado night club shootings
December 2, 2022

Vigil held in Providence for Colorado night club shootings

Haus of Codec and over two dozen other organizations held a vigil on Wednesday evening to hold...

Providence Sustainability Commission opposes current ProvPort deal
November 28, 2022

Providence Sustainability Commission opposes current ProvPort deal

On Monday the Providence Sustainability Commission met with Director Keith Stokes, Business and Development Director of the...

ProvPort lease renewal appears to be fast tracked to avoid negative public input
November 29, 2022

ProvPort lease renewal appears to be fast tracked to avoid negative public input

After this public hearing, the bill can be voted out of committee, sent to the entire City...

Large group demands Governor McKee keep promise of providing shelter to the unhoused
November 22, 2022

Large group demands Governor McKee keep promise of providing shelter to the unhoused

Over 75 people, many currently experiencing homelessness, gathered at noon outside the second floor offices of Governor...

RI Community Food Bank reports food need has tripled over last two years
November 21, 2022

RI Community Food Bank reports food need has tripled over last two years

State leaders maintain that the economy is improving, yet more Rhode Islanders than ever can’t afford adequate...

EPI’s Standard of Need reports key findings on poverty
November 18, 2022

EPI’s Standard of Need reports key findings on poverty

A new report from the Economic Progress Institute calculates how much money is required for low-income Rhode...

Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness delivers 2022 address
November 15, 2022

Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness delivers 2022 address

The Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness delivered its first ever State of Homelessness Address in the...

Trans Day of Joy Celebrated in South Kingston
November 14, 2022

Trans Day of Joy Celebrated in South Kingston

The outdoor event, organized by LGBTQ Action RI, featured speakers, information about local organizations, available resources for...

RI General Assembly leadership votes held, Senate keeps tally secret
November 11, 2022

RI General Assembly leadership votes held, Senate keeps tally secret

With the arrival of eight new Senators and eleven new Representatives, the General Assembly may look familiar,...

Butler Hospital workers picket over ARPA funds, staffing levels
November 11, 2022

Butler Hospital workers picket over ARPA funds, staffing levels

“We want the same dignity and respect from management that we’re expected to give to our patients....

Rhode Island’s midterm elections a mixed bag for progressives, a bad night for conservatives
November 9, 2022

Rhode Island’s midterm elections a mixed bag for progressives, a bad night for conservatives

Yesterday’s midterm elections were a mixed bag, but progressives did make some gains. The big story in...

Demand for bus passes grossly outpaces supply at Mathewson Street Church
November 8, 2022

Demand for bus passes grossly outpaces supply at Mathewson Street Church

Mathewson Street was assigned 50 of the 600 free bus passes that RIPTA is giving out under...

Rally to save Pawtucket’s Morley Field as city ignores residents’ pleas
November 4, 2022

Rally to save Pawtucket’s Morley Field as city ignores residents’ pleas

Neighbors have spoken out against the plan to pave Morley Field at several City Council meetings. For the children and...

Healthcare workers picket outside Fatima about patient safety concerns
November 4, 2022

Healthcare workers picket outside Fatima about patient safety concerns

Prospect CharterCare refuses to negotiate contracts that provide sufficient wages, benefits, and working conditions for these health...

As evictions and housing insecurity rise, Rhode Island announces $166m for affordable housing
November 7, 2022

As evictions and housing insecurity rise, Rhode Island announces $166m for affordable housing

The $166 million includes $115 million in funding from the $250 million Governor McKee and the General...

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