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Rhode Island launches pothole hotline and tracking dashboard

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island officials have launched a new 511 system aimed at making it easier for residents to report potholes and...

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Irish national sentenced to 56 months in Rhode Island home repair fraud scheme

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A 28-year-old Irish national has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for his role in a...

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CCRI Warwick lockdown lifted, police find pellet rifle

WARWICK, R.I. — The Community College of Rhode Island Warwick campus was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after reports of a person possibly carrying a...

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CCRI Warwick campus on lockdown after report of possible armed person nearby

WARWICK, R.I. — The Community College of Rhode Island Warwick (CCRI) campus is currently on lockdown Tuesday morning after reports of a...

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Irish national sentenced to 56 months in Rhode Island home repair fraud scheme

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A 28-year-old Irish national has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for his role in a widespread...

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CCRI Warwick lockdown lifted, police find pellet rifle

WARWICK, R.I. — The Community College of Rhode Island Warwick campus was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after reports of a person possibly carrying a firearm...

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CCRI Warwick campus on lockdown after report of possible armed person nearby

WARWICK, R.I. — The Community College of Rhode Island Warwick (CCRI) campus is currently on lockdown Tuesday morning after reports of a person...

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Providence Cesar Chavez statue being debated after sexual misconduct allegations

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A statue honoring Cesar Chavez in Providence is now at the center of a growing debate following newly surfaced allegations of sexual misconduct....

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Meet our Dog of the Week, Darwin! Darwin is ready to leave his past behind and start the life he’s always deserved. He...

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Controversial Providence mural of Iryna Zarutska moved to Federal Hill

PROVIDENCE, R.I. A mural in Providence that sparked widespread debate is getting a second chance, this time in a new neighborhood. The artwork,...

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Providence mural controversy grows as petition tops 12k signatures

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A rapidly growing online petition is fueling debate in Providence after plans to remove a controversial mural sparked backlash across...

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800 Easter baskets assembled for Rhode Island families by Community Angels

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island nonprofit is continuing its mission to support families in need, assembling hundreds of Easter baskets ahead of...

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Providence rent control ordinance passes first vote, mayor promises veto

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence City Council has moved forward with a proposed rent control ordinance after approving it in a narrow 9-6...

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Smithfield elementary students to get soccer nets after writing letter to PTO on construction paper

SMITHFIELD, R.I. — A group of fifth-grade students at Pleasant View Elementary School is seeing their voices make a real impact after writing a...

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Real Housewives of Rhode Island premiere recap

Bravo’s Real Housewives of Rhode Island is officially here, and the premiere is already full of drama, luxury, and controversy. The show follows...

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FBI Director Kash Patel slams U.S. Sen. Whitehouse, says his beach club excludes people who “look like” him

NEWPORT, R.I. — A public dispute between FBI Director Kash Patel and Rhode Island U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse escalated Thursday, with Patel accusing...

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    Why Rhode Island had five state capitals and how it shaped the state’s history

    Rhode Island’s early government was unlike any other in the country. Instead...

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    The Blizzard of ’78, 48 years later

    The Blizzard of ’78 remains one of the most destructive winter storms...

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    On this day in 1890: Narragansett Brewing Company opens

    CRANSTON, R.I. — On this day in 1890, Narragansett Brewing Company officially...

    Rocky Point Chowder House coming to Warwick Mall
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    Rocky Point Chowder House coming to Warwick Mall

    WARWICK, R.I. — A beloved piece of Rhode Island’s past is making...

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    Doris Duke’s Newport tragedy: 59 years later, mystery around Eduardo Tirella’s death endures

    NEWPORT, R.I. — Today marks the anniversary of one of Newport’s most infamous...

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    An original Benny’s sign arrives at American Sign Museum

    CINCINNATI, O.H. — A Benny’s beloved sign has officially found its new...