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Providence Streets Coalition releases PVD Crash Data

By Yael Sarig | November 30

Providence Streets Coalition released their PVD Crash Data, which includes an interactive map of traffic incidents spanning 13 years of traffic data.

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Symposium Books plans celebrations for 20 years in Providence

By Rebecca Weng | November 30

Symposium Books, an independent bookstore in downtown Providence, is looking forward to celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024.

Overdose prevention centers do not increase crime, study co-led by Brown professor finds

By Sophia Wotman | November 30

Overdose prevention centers are not associated with increased crime or disorder, despite safety concerns surrounding the sites, according to a recent study co-led by a Brown researcher.

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Suspect arrested, charged in shooting of three Palestinian students, including Brown University junior

By Neil Mehta | November 27

A suspect was arrested Sunday for the shooting of three Palestinian-American college students in Burlington, Vermont, according to the Burlington Police Department. The shooting occurred Saturday evening, and the victims include Brown undergraduate Hisham Awartani ’25, Kinnan Abdalhamid and Tahseen ...

What’s the latest in the I-195 Redevelopment District?

By Rhea Rasquinha | November 27

With significant development across the district, and in the broader Jewelry District neighborhood, The Herald mapped out the 21 parcels of District land, compiling proposal and construction updates from the last 12 years.

City to revamp Brassil Memorial Park

By Haley Sandlow | November 26

Brassil Memorial Park is undergoing a redesign by the city, and will feature new play structures, paved areas and rain gardens.

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Bouldering competition Rhode Island Ripper returns for second year

By Chinmayi Rajaram | November 21

The second-ever Rhode Island Ripper, a bouldering competition organized by the Ladies Climbing Coalition, took place Sunday at Lincoln Woods.

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Man shot outside Islamic Center of Rhode Island, no suspects identified

By Julia Vaz | November 21

A man was shot outside the Islamic Center of Rhode Island Friday afternoon.

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Providence residents hold ‘vigil’ to oppose demolition of Angell Street houses

By Haley Sandlow | November 21

More than 50 Providence residents gathered Monday across the street from three Angell Street houses to oppose their demolition.

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City councilor fired from Gov. McKee’s office after pro-Palestinian social media posts

By Maya Nelson | November 21

Ward 6 Councilor Miguel Sanchez was fired from his position as a staffer in Gov. McKee’s office after his pro-Palestine social media posts gained media attention.

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City Council passes Building Energy Reporting Ordinance

By Maya Kelly and Julia Vaz | November 20

On Nov. 2, the Providence City Council passed the Building Energy Reporting Ordinance, which mandates that owners of large buildings — those over 20,000 square feet — must track and report their energy usage to the city.

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Rhode Island sees more than 60% increase in homeschooled students in three years

By Owen Dahlkamp | November 20

Rhode Island saw a more than 60% increase in the number of home-schooled students between the 2019-20 and 2021-22 school years — one of the largest increases in the nation.

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RIDOT presents revised Carbon Reduction Strategy plan

By Maya Kelly | November 20

On Nov. 15, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation submitted a revised version of its Carbon Reduction Strategy to the Federal Highway Administration. If the plan is approved, RIDOT is eligible to receive an estimated $35.7 million from the federal government to spend on carbon reduction projects ...

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City Council passes resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza

By Maya Nelson | November 17

On Nov. 2, Providence City Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire “to end the current violence” in Gaza.

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‘Strong ties’: The history of Textron’s financial relationship with RISD

By Tom Li and Ciara Meyer | November 17

Here is a brief history of the Rhode Island School of Design's ties with Textron.

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Stormwater Innovation Center launches RainSnap program to monitor state’s stormwater, green infrastructure

By Mahin Ashfaq | November 16

In August, the Providence Stormwater Innovation Center launched RainSnap, a program that enlists volunteers to monitor the state’s stormwater and green infrastructure by submitting videos.

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Rhode Island shelters assess winter readiness, reflect on state plan to combat homelessness

By Yael Sarig | November 16

Gov. Dan McKee and Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor announced the state’s winter strategy to address homelessness in Rhode Island.

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Providence residents, Brown community members discuss fare-free RIPTA programs

By Mikayla Kennedy | November 15

Last month, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority faced an end date for two free-fare programs: one for all passengers of the R-Line and another for low-income passengers on all RIPTA lines. The former program expired, but RIPTA directors voted to extend the latter program for another six months. ...

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Rhode Island releases draft report on the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ in state

By Tom Li | November 15

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management released a draft report detailing PFAS presence in the state.

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Illustrations, murals and sculptures: Exploring Providence’s growing public art scene

By Megan Chan | November 14

The Avenue Concept, an organization that works to support Providence’s art scene, introduced thirteen public art installations this year.