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 was a young boy who passed away in May 2020 at the age of five after battling brain cancer…
Providence City Council President Rachel Miller issued a statement after the council voted to override the mayor’s veto on rent stabilization measures. The council’s decision marks a significant step in addressing housing affordability and tenant protections i…
The Providence City Council attempted one last time to override Mayor Brett Smiley's veto of a contentious rent control ordinance but was unsuccessful. In the vote, nine council members opposed the override while only one supported it, resulting in the failure…
Authorities have announced the reopening of shellfish harvesting areas in the Providence River and Mt. Hope Bay following a recent sewage leak. After the incident, officials conducted thorough water and shellfish testing to assess safety conditions. The result…
Rhode Island State Police have arrested a Providence man following an extensive drug investigation. The operation uncovered evidence leading to charges related to drug possession and firearm offenses. Authorities have not released the suspect's name or detaile…
Rep. David Morales has secured an endorsement from Sen. Bernie Sanders in his campaign for Providence mayor. The endorsement, announced on Friday, marks a significant boost for Morales as he seeks to challenge the current political landscape in the city. Sande…
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 the Providence Police Department. Details about the incident, including the pedestrian's condition or the circumstances leading to the collision, were not immediately relea…
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), in partnership 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 program,…
A proposed bill aims to allow energy storage facilities, particularly those using lithium-ion batteries, to be installed in the state’s abandoned buildings and contaminated sites. While the measure is intended to promote renewable energy storage and make use o…
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…
