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Rhode Island federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November. U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell...

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Fundraiser to support Federal Hill restaurant manager Dino DiFante

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A fundraiser will be held tonight, Thursday, November 6, to support Dino DiFante, a beloved Federal Hill restaurant manager and...

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T.F. Green not on FAA list for flight cuts amid government shutdown, so far

WARWICK, R.I. — The ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown has begun to take a noticeable toll on air travel. The Federal Aviation Administration...

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Baba’s Original New York System welcomes new owners

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new chapter is beginning for one of Rhode Island’s most iconic eateries. The Toprak family, longtime owners of Baba’s Original New York...

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Smithfield antisemitic hazing accusation handling leaves superintendent on paid leave

SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Smithfield School Superintendent Dawn Bartz has been placed on paid administrative leave while an independent legal review examines how the...

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State of Rhode Island unclaimed property auction 2025

The State of Rhode Island will be auctioning off a selection of unclaimed property this week. The auction is being organized by the office of General...

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Second positive test for West Nile virus in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has its second human case of West Nile virus in 2025, according to recent test results. The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) confirmed...

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2025 Rhode Island election results

The 2025 Rhode Island election results: Early results show that Jill Davidson has won the Democratic nomination for the Ward 2 Providence City Council special election, earning strong...

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Hit-and-run in Cranston: Police ask public for help identifying SUV

CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston police are asking for the public’s help in an ongoing hit-and-run investigation that left a pedestrian seriously injured. The crash...