East Providence officials, along with family, friends, and community members, gathered at Grassy Plains Park to dedicate a new playground in honor of Blake Costa. Blake passed away in May 2020 at the age of five after a courageous four-year battle with brain c…
Providence City Council President Rachel Miller issued a statement following the council’s recent vote to override a veto on rent stabilization measures. The vote marked a significant step in advancing tenant protections within the city. While details of the s…
The Providence City Council made a final attempt to override Mayor Brett Smiley's veto of a contentious rent control ordinance but fell short, with the override vote ending at 9-1 against the measure. This outcome means the mayor's veto stands, and the propose…
Authorities have announced the reopening of shellfish harvesting areas in the Providence River and Mt. Hope Bay following a recent sewage leak. After conducting the necessary water and shellfish testing, officials confirmed that all results met national safety…
Rhode Island State Police announced the arrest of a Providence man following an extensive drug investigation. The man was taken into custody on charges related to drug possession and illegal firearm possession. Authorities conducted a thorough probe that uncov…
Rep. David Morales has secured a significant endorsement from Senator Bernie Sanders in his campaign for mayor of Providence. The announcement came on Friday, marking a boost for Morales as he seeks to challenge the current political landscape in the city. San…
In winter 2026, ACT announced the selection of its first cohort of Providence-based writers to attend the prestigious Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, Massachusetts. This initiative aims to support emerging writers by providing them with a unique opportu…
On Thursday night, a marked Providence police cruiser struck a pedestrian, according to authorities. Details about the incident, including the circumstances leading to the collision and the condition of the pedestrian, were not immediately released. The police…
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), in collaboration with the Keri Anne O’Donnell Memorial Fund, has awarded the 2026 Outstanding Greeter Grant to Carolyn Richer, a senior at Portsmouth High School. Richer is part of PPAC’s High School Greeter progra…
A proposed bill aims to allow energy storage installations, particularly lithium-ion batteries, in the state’s abandoned buildings and contaminated sites. While the measure is intended to promote renewable energy storage and make use of unused spaces, it has r…
A former Rhode Island College staff member, charged with installing a hidden camera in the ceiling of a bathroom within the campus dining center, is requesting a deferred sentence from the court. The individual faces accusations of video voyeurism related to t…
Waterplace Park Pavilion, which has been unused for over a year, is set to reopen as the venue for the "Portugal Futebol Experience," an event designed for World Cup fans. This initiative is part of the Rhode Island Summer of Soccer, aiming to engage the local…
