Pallet shelters offer solution to homelessness, but space is needed
November 7, 2022

Pallet shelters offer solution to homelessness, but space is needed

The pallet shelters have heat and electricity, and would be erected in groups where additional shelters with...

The Battle for Ward 9: Providence City Council Candidate Forum
October 29, 2022

The Battle for Ward 9: Providence City Council Candidate Forum

Candidates answered questions about toxic neighborhoods, poverty, education and nightclub violence....

Uprise RI files Open Meetings complaint against PVD City Council Finance Committee
October 27, 2022

Uprise RI files Open Meetings complaint against PVD City Council Finance Committee

Uprise RI today contacted the Rhode Island Attorney General’s office alleging that the Providence City Council Finance...

First Student bus drivers and workers announce open strike beginning Nov. 2
October 26, 2022

First Student bus drivers and workers announce open strike beginning Nov. 2

Public schools in Cranston, West Warwick, Lincoln and private/specialty schools across the state will be impacted....

ACLU sues over RIPTA data breach affecting state employees
October 25, 2022

ACLU sues over RIPTA data breach affecting state employees

The lawsuit argues that both RIPTA and UHC did not adequately encrypt and secure the personal information...

Cranston City Council’s Aniece Germain on local issues, re-election bid
October 24, 2022

Cranston City Council’s Aniece Germain on local issues, re-election bid

From local issues like the closure of a beloved local swimming pool to international issues like the...

Pawtucket approves deal to pave most of Morley Field, legality remains in question
October 24, 2022

Pawtucket approves deal to pave most of Morley Field, legality remains in question

The City Council had originally agreed to sell the entirety of Morley Field for development into a...

RIPTA to pilot free bus pass for people experiencing homelessness
October 21, 2022

RIPTA to pilot free bus pass for people experiencing homelessness

The RIPTA Board voted on Wednesday to approve a pilot program that will in the short term...

First Source mandates the hiring of PVD residents but the city refuses to enforce it
October 20, 2022

First Source mandates the hiring of PVD residents but the city refuses to enforce it

Businesses that receive $25k or more in city loans, subsidies or tax breaks and have four or...

A memorial for those who died while homeless has more names than ever
October 19, 2022

A memorial for those who died while homeless has more names than ever

The Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness held a memorial at Matthewson Street United Methodist Church on...

Updated: Parents claim Woonsocket Police used excessive force against juveniles at Autumnfest
October 19, 2022

Updated: Parents claim Woonsocket Police used excessive force against juveniles at Autumnfest

This post has been updated with video of the parents delivering statements at a press conference....

Mathewson St. Church helping the unhoused apply for free RIPTA bus passes
October 21, 2022

Mathewson St. Church helping the unhoused apply for free RIPTA bus passes

RIPTA was invited by the Rhode Island Housing Justice organizing Committee because one of the great obstacles...

Gina Raimondo’s CRMC was designed to favor wealthy and connected interests, and it delivered
October 14, 2022

Gina Raimondo’s CRMC was designed to favor wealthy and connected interests, and it delivered

In 2017 then Governor Gina Raimondo changed the membership of the CRMC and began a five-year pattern...

Providence Neighborhood Land Bank created to spur development of affordable housing
October 13, 2022

Providence Neighborhood Land Bank created to spur development of affordable housing

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza today announced the creation of the Providence Neighborhood Land Bank, a new program...

All police departments statewide to utilize body-worn cameras, except one
October 13, 2022

All police departments statewide to utilize body-worn cameras, except one

Under the program, which Attorney General Peter Neronha said will be rolling out over the next weeks...

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