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Providence Community-Police Relations Act strengthened by new amendments
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence City Council has unanimously approved a series of amendments to the immigration sections of the Community-Police Relations Act (CPRA). The changes...
Providence City Council approves ban on gas-powered leaf blowers by 2033
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence City Council has voted to phase out the use gas-powered leaf blowers, approving a full citywide ban by...
Woonsocket High School placed on lockdown after student threat
Woonsocket High School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning after a student allegedly made a violent threat toward another student. Police reported that...
Rhode Island nurse accused of stealing from elderly patient
A Rhode Island registered nurse is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing her patient’s banking information to make fraudulent purchases. Court documents indicate...
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...
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...
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...
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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Tiverton man accused of attacking woman, threatening neighbor with crossbow
TIVERTON, R.I. — A Tiverton man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he assaulted a woman inside a home and later confronted...
