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...

When her East Side homeless encampment was bulldozed, Molly lost everything
July 11, 2022

When her East Side homeless encampment was bulldozed, Molly lost everything

“I had an eight person tent there and everything I owned was in that tent,” said Molly....

BOE finds ‘multiple violations of campaign finance law’ during Audit of PVD City Council candidate
July 7, 2022

BOE finds ‘multiple violations of campaign finance law’ during Audit of PVD City Council candidate

As a result of the findings, the Board voted to refer the case to the Attorney General...

Providence Police to install License Plate Readers without public or legislative input
May 24, 2022

Providence Police to install License Plate Readers without public or legislative input

There are major privacy concerns with the use of LPRs, noted the ACLU in a letter to...

As taxes rise, Elorza Administration gives huge tax break to one of the richest property owners in PVD
May 17, 2022

As taxes rise, Elorza Administration gives huge tax break to one of the richest property owners in PVD

One of the richest men in Providence, Arnold “Buff” Chace, is saving around $30 million on his...

Sea 3 must submit full application for major LPG expansion plans in the Port
April 22, 2022

Sea 3 must submit full application for major LPG expansion plans in the Port

“We are one step closer to Environmental Justice!” said Monica Huertas from the People’s Port Authority. “The...

Talking redistricting with PVD Ward Boundaries Chair Jessica Cigna
March 16, 2022

Talking redistricting with PVD Ward Boundaries Chair Jessica Cigna

“I was really humbled by all the people who came out and spoke to us,” said Jessica...

City Council candidate Bradly VanDerStad wants community to drive the agenda in Providence
March 8, 2022

City Council candidate Bradly VanDerStad wants community to drive the agenda in Providence

“So many problems are answered by just empowering the communities to make the decisions about what happens,”...

Providence City Council candidate Corey Jones makes his pitch to Ward 3 voters
March 8, 2022

Providence City Council candidate Corey Jones makes his pitch to Ward 3 voters

“We need and overarching, ambitious plan for climate. We need a city-level Green New Deal,” said Corey...

BLM RI forum held with candidates from across the political spectrum
February 27, 2022

BLM RI forum held with candidates from across the political spectrum

Brother Gary Dantzler hosted a forum at the Black Lives Matter RI offices in Pawtucket that featured...

Providence City Council candidate Sue AnderBois on the issues that matter
March 8, 2022

Providence City Council candidate Sue AnderBois on the issues that matter

“I think it’s a huge opportunity to get some things done,” said Sue AnderBois in an exclusive...

Our interview with PVD City Council candidate Jackie Goldman
January 30, 2022

Our interview with PVD City Council candidate Jackie Goldman

“Some people are dealing with extremely difficult circumstances that could be mitigated by a government that takes...

Majority of PVD City Council supports unvaccinated police officers
January 18, 2022

Majority of PVD City Council supports unvaccinated police officers

“Part of ‘serving and protecting’ means following evidence-based public health guidance. Anything less is a betrayal of...

Providence commits to redistricting transparency in rebuff of state’s back room deals
January 11, 2022

Providence commits to redistricting transparency in rebuff of state’s back room deals

“The idea of eliminating, or at least avoiding one-on-one meetings with current elected officials or potential elected...

Political Coop rallies at State House to demand action on unspent federal funds
November 16, 2021

Political Coop rallies at State House to demand action on unspent federal funds

“We are here because we got money eight months ago that is just sitting [there],” said Damián...

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