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Providence massage parlor raided, 5 charged in prostitution and money laundering investigation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Providence massage parlor is at the center of a major criminal investigation after authorities say it was being used...
Providence rent control ordinance vetoed by Mayor Brett Smiley
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brett Smiley has vetoed the Providence City Council’s controversial rent control ordinance, rejecting a measure that would have capped rent increases across...
Police searching for suspect in Federal Hill restaurant shooting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Police are searching for the suspect who shot a man at a Federal Hill restaurant sending him ton the hospital....
One Day for Day One 2026: Bringing awareness to sexual assault
In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a new statewide event will bring awareness and conversation to college campuses across Rhode Island. On April 17,...
Gillette Stadium to ban tailgating during 2026 World Cup matches
FOXBORO, M.A. — As the FIFA World Cup prepares to bring matches to the United States, one New England venue will look a...
Man shot at Federal Hill restaurant
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Police are investigating after a man was shot inside a seafood restaurant in Federal Hill. Officers responded to Capri Seafood in...
Providence City Council passes rent control ordinance
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence City Council is moving forward with a controversial rent control ordinance that would limit how much landlords can increase...
Rhode Island House passes clergy sex abuse bills following AG report
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island House has approved a package of bills aimed at strengthening accountability for childhood sexual abuse, including several measures...
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Harborside Inn groundbreaking marks rebuild of Block Island hotel
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. — Construction is officially moving forward on the historic Harborside Inn nearly three years after a devastating fire destroyed the...
