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Trump administration requests federal funding data for Rhode Island, 13 other states, and D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has instructed most federal agencies to collect detailed information on federal funding sent to 14 states and the...
James Beard 2026 semifinalists: 8 Rhode Island restaurants and chefs recognized
The James Beard Foundation has announced the semifinalists for its 2026 Restaurant and Chef Awards, including eight Rhode Island restaurants. Here’s who made...
Residents urge RITBA to release Mount Hope Bridge inspection report
BRISTOL, R.I. — East Bay residents are calling on the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority to make public an inspection report of...
Jayd Bun ranks #61 on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants of 2026
WAKEFIELD, R.I. — Yelp’s Top 100 US Restaurants 2026 highlights the highest-reviewed places to eat across the country. The list includes restaurants, diners,...
Man arrested for DUI after car crashes into Providence restaurant
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A late-night crash left a Federal Hill restaurant heavily damaged, marking the second time in weeks that a vehicle has slammed...
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...
Power of Women 2026: Monica Lewinsky is the keynote speaker
LINCOLN, R.I. — Organizers of the 2026 Power of Women: Reclaiming Our Story conference are inviting the public to mark their calendars as details for...
Providence bans ICE from using city property
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley signed a new executive order Tuesday that restricts how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can operate...
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Providence mural controversy intensifies as mayor calls for removal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A mural in downtown Providence has sparked growing controversy, with Mayor Brett Smiley now calling for it to be taken down...
