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Public housing is getting a reboot across the country. Could RI be next?

Public housing efforts in Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Idaho and in other countries were studied to see if the model could work in Rhode Island.

How can I replace my broken disability placard without waiting two weeks? | Ask the RI DMV

I currently have a disability placard which is broken. I keep the pieces in a plastic sleeve. I still use it as the number is visible.

Rhode Island has a ‘competitive advantage’ in growing its blue economy

What it means is jobs,” said US Representative Gabe Amo, who is advocating for the state’s push to create an economy built around its reputation as the Ocean State.

Blind date: ‘I was happy to learn that he had tried some classic Rhode Island delicacies’

LAST THING HE READ: Architects of an American Landscape: Henry Hobson Richardson, Frederick Law Olmsted, and the Reimagining of America’s Public and Private Spaces

Rhode Island Court Denies and Grants, in Part, Joint Defense Motion to Exclude Plaintiff’s Experts

Court: Superior Court of Rhode Island, Providence - In this asbestos action, plaintiffs claim decedent, Bonnie J. Bonito, developed mesothelioma

In shocking admission, RI con man Alahverdian says he lied and faked his death. Here's why.

Nicholas Alahverdian gave up the whole lie on Wednesday – the four-year ruse of his fake death, the bogus accent he'd adopted as Irishman Arthur Knight, the years of insistence before television cameras that he was not a Rhode Island con man accused of what he once himself called “despicable acts.”

Patriots’ Barmore says police were racist during traffic stop due to tinted windows, license plate cover

An NFL player is calling out police officers for their actions during a traffic stop, player pulled over, but the officers<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

Rhode Island Forensic Lab gets $600K boost to tackle DNA case backlog

U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed and Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo announced today that the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Center for Forensic Sciences will receive $600,

Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families releases policy brief highlighting “crisis” in children’s behavioral health system

The Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families (RICCF) released a comprehensive policy brief, Children in Crisis Can’t Wait: The Case for System Transformation, highlighting “the urgent challenges facing the state’s children’s behavioral health system”.

RI police union pushes back against racism allegations from Patriots player Christian Barmore

A Rhode Island police union is pushing back after Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore accused officers of being racist when they<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

RI fires up LFP manufacturing despite lack of lithium

Indonesia is one step closer to its goal of becoming an electric vehicle manufacturing hub after inaugurating its first lithium iron phosphate (LFP) factory earlier this month, but analysts say the country’s heavy reliance on Chinese investment in the industry could complicate efforts to sell the cathode material in Western markets.

President Joe Biden surprises Pawtucket teacher with forgiven student loan debt

Bickford is pictured in the video getting emotional as President Biden tells her that he will be forgiving her student loans. (Courtesy of the White House) PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — President Joe Biden surprised a Pawtucket Kindergarten school teacher with the news that her student loans would be forgiven.

$96 million grant rounds out R.I.’s $221 million federal ask for Washington Bridge

A nearly $96 million federal grant will round out the funding Rhode Island requested to replace the I-195 westbound Washington Bridge, Rhode Island’s Democratic congressional delegation announced in a joint statement with Gov.

Rhode Island home prices continue to spike

Single-family home prices in Rhode Island are continuing an upward trend that began in 2017, according to RI Realtors. The price has risen 6.6 percent year-over-year in that time, with September 2024’s median sale price sitting at $485,

Rhode Island adds the most jobs this year in September

PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Department of Labor said on Thursday that September saw the highest monthly job gains in 2024 while the unemployment rate stayed the same from the previous month after it rose for four consecutive months through August.

Rhode Island's "All That" Tourism Campaign Earns Four Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

"The "All That" campaign was meant to pique the curiosity of travelers about the Ocean State through beautiful imagery, a mix of activities, and the welcoming nature of Rhode Islanders. We're thrilled the message has resonated well with our target audiences," said Anika Kimble-Huntley, Chief Marketing Officer for Rhode Island Commerce.

Rhode Island Applebee's faces potential total loss after early morning blaze

Cranston, R.I. (WJAR) — A fire at an Applebee's restaurant in Rhode Island suffered significant damage on Wednesday morning. The Cranston Fire Department believes the building may be a total loss following the early morning fire. Firefighters responded to the restaurant on Midway Road when the flames became visible.

‘Walking Rhode Island’: 40 of the best hikes in the Ocean State

When long-time journalist John Kostrzewa left the Providence Journal in 2017 after decades on the job, he planned to retire. But he found himself feeling like there was more to do. John is an avid hiker,

$95.6 million federal grant brings RI one step closer to funding Washington Bridge rebuild

Officials announced Wednesday a new pot of federal money for the replacement of the Washington Bridge, a $95.6 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. “This brings the total federal dollars to nearly 221 million dollars and that’s a little bit more than what the state requested,

RIDOT to hold community meeting on Washington Bridge demolition

After a disastrous community meeting last Friday, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation is holding another meeting today to hear input from community members on the Washington Bridge demolition With demolition resuming earlier this week,

Catholicos Aram I leaves RI Armenian community renewed and inspired

Images by Catholicosate of Cilicia, Varky Kaprielian and Edward Nasr PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church community was energized and mobilized in anticipation of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I’s recent pontifical visit to Providence.

A constitutional convention poses a dangerous risk to our civil rights

Forty years ago, Rhode Island became the last state to hold a constitutional convention, and we have fought every 10 years to prevent another one.

Following the money on Question 1

Who are the major funders of state constitutional convention referendums? The leaders of Rhode Island’s coalition opposing a convention, RI Citizens for Responsible Government, report that “wealthy special interests,

Early voting is underway in Rhode Island

Nearly 9,100 Rhode Island voters cast their ballots Wednesday on the first day of early voting for the Nov. 5 general election. Cranston, where a mayoral race is drawing heavy interest, saw the most early voters,

Answers to 5 key questions as UW men move toward season opener | Analysis

Wednesday marked the midpoint of a six-week runup to the start of the Washington men’s basketball season. Here are answers to the five most pertinent questions.

R.I. Senate President Ruggerio backs Senator Lawson’s bid to unseat state Senate Majority Leader Pearson

A rift developed after Pearson visited Ruggerio at home in March to talk about his health and the future. Pearson assured him no “coup” was afoot, but now Ruggerio is supporting Lawson, the current majority whip.

Rhode Island Energy warning customers of scammers threatening power shutoffs

Rhode Island Energy said that customers should be aware of scammers impersonating employees of the energy company threatening to shut off customers’ power supply. The company said that scammers are using phone,

New Hampshire vs. Rhode Island Preview, Stats, How to Watch - Oct. 19

Preview the Week 8 college football New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Rhode Island Rams game with stats, game information and how to watch links.

Aayushmati Geeta Matric Pass | Song - O Ri Akhiyaan

Watch the song TO Ri Akhiyaan from hindi movie Aayushmati Geeta Matric Pass starring Kashika Kapoor, Anuj Saini, Alka Amin, Atul Srivastava, Pranay Dixit ,O Ri Akhiyaanis sung by Manu Singh & Suvarna Tiwari.

Letter: A proud endorsement for Elaine Morgan

In closing, I proudly endorse Elaine J. Morgan for Rhode Island state senator in the 34th Senatorial District. I can be contacted at 401-525-4131; and [email protected]. The writer is vice president of the Hopkinton Town Council and running for reelection.

Officials ID victim who fell overboard in Narragansett, former high school coach

Officials with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management confirmed today the identify of a man who died after a boating incident in Narragansett. 59-year-old Joe Gilmartin died after witnesses saw him falling overboard into the water.

Vote on the best Halloween attractions in New England in 2024

What to know: When day turns to dusk, the fires are lit around Old Sturbridge Village to welcome the time of day when the “veil between the living and the spectral world thins.” With ghost stories and fire dancers, mystics and acrobatics, the village gives itself over to an older, eerier version of Halloween.

Suicide threats. Kids flipping furniture. Evacuated classrooms. The student mental health crisis is taking its toll on Rhode Island schools

In the next couple of days, the Rhode Island Department of Education will take an extraordinary step in its attempt to address what superintendents, principals, and teachers are calling the biggest crisis facing students and families right now. No ...

URI poll: Confidence in R.I. election systems is high, but voters concerned about political violence, A.I.

Fifty-two percent of Rhode Islanders surveyed also expressed satisfaction with the state’s overall quality of life – up from 45 percent in 2023, the University of Rhode Island poll found.

UPDATE: Driver who struck two senior citizens will be cited for a civil offense

Cranston police say the driver who struck two senior citizens crossing the street will be cited for a civil offense.

Officials say a man is in critical condition after a steel plate fell on his leg

The North Kingston Fire Department says a 59-year-old male was flown to a hospital after a steel plate fell on his leg.

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