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Happy 2-Year Anniversary to the Washington Bridge closure. Because nothing says Rhode Island like a “temporary” shutdown that becomes a historical landmark. On...
ByContributorDecember 11, 2025WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has filed a federal lawsuit against Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore, accusing him of unlawfully...
ByContributorDecember 2, 2025PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The third oversight hearing since the westbound Washington Bridge was abruptly closed will be held Thursday afternoon. This session will...
ByContributorNovember 13, 2025PROVIDENCE, 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...
ByContributorNovember 7, 2025PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence City Council has voted to phase out the use gas-powered leaf blowers, approving a full citywide ban by...
ByContributorNovember 7, 2025A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November. U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell...
ByContributorNovember 6, 2025WARWICK, R.I. — The ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown has begun to take a noticeable toll on air travel. The Federal Aviation Administration...
ByContributorNovember 6, 2025The 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...
ByContributorNovember 5, 2025BARRINGTON, R.I. — A Barrington High School social studies teacher will return to work after an investigation into his social media posts prompted...
ByContributorNovember 21, 2025