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Gorham finishes 3-2 in the New England Regional after Cranston, Rhode Island, takes command early and moves to the final with a mercy-rule victory.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
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Amtrak service to Boston impacted after parts of bridge fall onto train tracks in RI
Parts of a bridge fell onto train tracks Friday night in Cranston, Rhode Island, and the ongoing repair work continues to impact Amtrak service to Boston on...
May 19, 2026Open source
Prisons are not exhibits. That’s why the ACI should end ‘Family Night’ tours.
Opening up the Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston to outside visitors one night every May for Family Night for correctional officers ri...
May 7, 2026Open source
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Police investigating deadly late-night stabbing in Providence
Police are investigating a deadly stabbing that occurred on Tuesday night in Providence, Rhode Island.
Jul 15, 2026Open source
Rules and Tactical Checklist for Firefighters Performing an Elevator Rescue from the Top of an Elevator Car
Billy Goldfeder uses the close call of a Providence, RI, Fire Department firefighter who attempted to rescue a person who was in a stuck elevator to tap a le...
Jul 11, 2026Open source
A democratic socialist heads to Brooklyn for campaign funds — for a Rhode Island race
David Morales, a progressive candidate for mayor in Providence, Rhode Island, will hold a fundraiser in Crown Heights on Thursday.
Jul 10, 2026Open source
Shekarchi goes to court to block ethics investigation against his RI Supreme Court bid
Former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi is asking a Providence County Superior Court judge to toss an ethics complaint challenging his application to join t...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Providence holds 50th Annual PrideFest
Thousands gathered in downtown Providence on Saturday for Rhode Island PrideFest, marking a major milestone celebration for the LGBTQ+ community.
Jun 21, 2026Open source
After seven years, Providence has its schools back — and all of the same institutional problems too
The turnaround plans for Providence schools from Providence city officials and the Rhode Island Department of Education included all sorts of aspirational me...
Jun 21, 2026Open source
Police arrest Rhode Island man wanted for murder in New York
Rhode Island State Police said Antonio Jimenez was arraigned as a fugitive in Providence County District Court.
Jun 21, 2026Open source
‘Environmental Justice Starts Here’: One Resident’s Fight to Clean Up a Providence Blight
It’s hard to talk about environmental justice in Rhode Island without mentioning Linda Perri’s name.
Jun 15, 2026Open source
445 birds euthanized after avian flu found at Providence market
Avian flu was found at Antonelli Poultry in Providence, prompting 445 birds to be euthanized and the Rhode Island market to close temporarily.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Things are looking up for the Crook Point Bridge
The iconic Crook Point Bascule Bridge in Providence is one step closer to finding new life, due to the General Assembly's passage of legislation that would c...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
High Court will not hear Sgt. Hanley case as it heads back to disciplinary board
The Rhode Island Supreme Court will not get involved in the case of a Providence Police Sergeant who is fighting the city’s attempt to fire him.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Child pulled from water at RI beach dies
The incident happened Friday afternoon at Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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How Bravo Struck Gold With ‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island’
How Bravo struck gold with their latest offering ‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island.’
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Down to their last two outs, Bristol softball rallies, advances to Little League World Series
The Bristol Little League softball team won on a walk-off in the bottom of the sixth inning to beat Rhode Island 4-3 and advance to the Little League Softbal...
Jul 24, 2026Open source
8 must-see acts at Newport Folk Fest this weekend
Newport Folk Fest is Mother, as the kids say. (Do the kids still say that?) Yup, before Bonnaroo, Burning Man, or Coachella — heck, before Woodstock — th...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
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Cranston is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
Region: Rhode Island
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02910, 02920, 02921
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How Bravo Struck Gold With ‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island’
How Bravo struck gold with their latest offering ‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island.’
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Down to their last two outs, Bristol softball rallies, advances to Little League World Series
The Bristol Little League softball team won on a walk-off in the bottom of the sixth inning to beat Rhode Island 4-3 and advance to the Little League Softbal...
Jul 24, 2026Open source
8 must-see acts at Newport Folk Fest this weekend
Newport Folk Fest is Mother, as the kids say. (Do the kids still say that?) Yup, before Bonnaroo, Burning Man, or Coachella — heck, before Woodstock — th...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
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