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Governor McKee’s 2026 budget could cut 56% of housing funds, 1,000 shelter beds at risk

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The 2026 budget could cut 56% of housing funds and homeless advocates are urging state leaders to increase funding for critical...

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On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina in Warwick permanently closes

WARWICK, R.I. — On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina closes. The closure comes just months after the Tex-Mex restaurant chain filed for...

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Brown University professor to testify for defense in Karen Read trial

CANTON, M.A. — Clinical associate professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at Brown University, Elizabeth Laposata, will testify as an expert witness for...

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Second time capsule discovered at McCoy Stadium, honors historic 33-inning game

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Crews demolishing McCoy Stadium have uncovered a second time capsule, this one honoring one of the most iconic moments in...

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Striking Butler Hospital employees to lose health coverage

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Hundreds of Butler Hospital employees are on track to lose their health coverage as a contract dispute between hospital management and...

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Iconic Old Canteen sign officially replaced

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — On Wednesday afternoon, the iconic Old Canteen sign, a culinary landmark in Providence’s Federal Hill neighborhood for decades, was officially...

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RI AG settles lawsuit with 6/10 contractor, contractor strikes back with 3 lawsuits

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Barletta Construction, the 6/10 contractor, strikes back with lawsuits filed against the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, RI Analytical and...

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Dave Portnoy goes to Arigna Irish Pub in North Providence

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Dave Portnoy goes to Arigna Irish Pub for pizza review. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recently posted a past review...

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Aaron Thomas acquitted of sex charges in “Naked Fat Test” case, convicted of battery

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — A Washington County jury reached a verdict Friday in the high-profile “Naked Fat Test” trial of former North Kingstown...

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Rhode Island minimum wage to increase to $17/hour by 2027

Starting January 1, 2026, Rhode Island’s minimum wage will rise to $16 an hour as part of a planned increase that will eventually...