Heated District 62 (Pawtucket) forum highlights stark differences between candidates
August 18, 2022

Heated District 62 (Pawtucket) forum highlights stark differences between candidates

Candidates Mary Messier, Kinverly Dicupe and Wayne Charbonneau answered questions on economic justice, energy costs, climate change,...

Pawtucket moves to eliminate remaining green space in an environmental justice community
August 17, 2022

Pawtucket moves to eliminate remaining green space in an environmental justice community

“We use Morley Field for Pop Warner games, we use it or exercise, we use it to...

2022 Rankings Kick Off with New Standards
July 20, 2023

2022 Rankings Kick Off with New Standards

The first of our segments, the 2022 RI Rank Environmental Rankings for the Rhode Island General Assembly...

Gonzalo Cuervo’s housing plan earns him progressive endorsements, sets high bar for other mayoral candidates
August 17, 2022

Gonzalo Cuervo’s housing plan earns him progressive endorsements, sets high bar for other mayoral candidates

Candidate for Mayor of Providence Gonzalo Cuervo unveiled his plan to tackle the housing affordability crisis in...

Students4Change holds an excellent candidate forum in North Kingstown
August 15, 2022

Students4Change holds an excellent candidate forum in North Kingstown

“It’s been a rough couple of years,” said Michaud, noting that all students have had a difficult...

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,...

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