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
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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
Veto override vote fails on Providence City Council’s rent stabilization ordinance
The Providence City Council's effort to cap annual rent increases at 4% failed to overcome Mayor Brett Smiley's veto at a special meeting Friday night, leavi...
May 16, 2026Open source
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Providence is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
Region: Rhode Island
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02901, 02902, 02903, 02904, 02905, 02906, 02907, 02908, 02909, 02912, 02918, 02940
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‘The people in this room are the backbone of our democracy.’ 67 complete state elections training.
A new, 13-course, 34-hour professional certification program for local elections administrators celebrated its first set of graduates in a ceremony at the Rh...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
A party divided: RI Dems convention split leaves no endorsements for governor, LG and AG
Neither Gov. Dan McKee nor challenger Helena Foulkes received enough support to secure the Rhode Island Democratic Party's endorsement at its convention Satu...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Rhode Island joins multistate push to rein in e-book licensing costs for libraries
Legislation that became law last week without Gov. Dan McKee’s signature would bar libraries from entering into or renewing certain digital licensing contr...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Hospital executives sound alarm after lawmakers reject larger Medicaid funding increase
Healthcare leaders in Rhode Island are sounding the alarm on an overall shortage of care across the state.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
McKee responds after not getting party endorsement
Nobody actually won. But the top Democrats running for Rhode Island governor are both putting a positive spin on a weekend vote by party leaders.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Man fatally struck by Amtrak train in Rhode Island
A man was struck and killed by a northbound Amtrak train near the Warwick-East Greenwich line late Sunday night.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 3:29 a.m. EDT
In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — Rumors that Taylor Swift was planning to marry at her Rhode Island...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
In Taylor Swift's beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor
Rumors that Taylor Swift was planning to marry at her Rhode Island home this weekend have drawn fans, photographers and curious visitors to Watch Hill
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Is Taylor Swift getting married in Rhode Island? When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Wat...
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
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