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ACLU, University spar in court over public access to DPS arrest records

By Michelle Bi | April 9

The lawsuit was filed by the ACLU of R.I. on behalf of two separate journalists.

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Meet Gravy: The turkey that keeps trying to cross the road

By Maxwell Silver | April 8

The Middletown turkey has been recaptured by the state’s Department of Environmental Management.

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Providence residents rally in support of rent stabilization ordinance

By Pavani Durbhakula | April 7

Last week’s vote fell one vote short of the supermajority needed to override Mayor Brett Smiley’s veto.

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How Providence eighth graders receive their high school placements

By Nate Barkow | April 6

All but two PPSD high schools select students using a lottery system.

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Amid federal push to tighten ID requirements, state legislators introduce act codifying voter protections

By Annika Melwani | April 5

The proposal comes as the U.S. Senate weighs the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.

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RISD introduces expanded mental health resources amid high rates of CAPS use

By Izabella Piatkowski | April 3

In 2025, 55% of RISD students reported feeling high stress, and 36% reported being diagnosed with depression.

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Record-breaking 401Gives fundraising campaign raises over $5 million for local nonprofits

By Pavani Durbhakula | April 2

Donations will benefit over 700 Rhode Island nonprofits.

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Revolution Wind begins to deliver power to New England grid

By Dhruv Jain | April 2

The 704-megawatt offshore wind farm comes amid rising oil and gas costs tied to the ongoing war in Iran.

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Proposed legislation would ban possession of some semiautomatic guns in R.I.

By Talia Katz | April 1

A 2025 bill already outlawed the manufacture, sale and purchase of certain semiautomatic guns.

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Mayor Brett Smiley announces housing stabilization package supporting renters

By Ava Rahman | April 1

The package comes just over two months after the City Council proposed a rent stabilization ordinance, which Smiley promised to veto.

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State Senate introduces legislation aiming to increase primary care providers, support mental health hotlines

By Maxwell Silver and Michelle Bi | April 1

Several of the 17 proposed bills would help establish a medical school at URI.

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About 50% of PPSD students enroll in college within a year of graduation. Here’s how two schools get them there.

By Nate Barkow | March 31

Last week, students across the country received admissions decisions from Brown. And just outside the Van Wickle gates, thousands of Providence Public School District students were also hearing from their dream schools.

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Program launched to deliver new trash, recycling carts to 62,500 Providence households by June

By Kelly Ding | March 31

The program is funded by a $7.4 million investment from private companies and the EPA.

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R.I. Judiciary piloting facial recognition technology at courthouses

By Romi Bhatia | March 30

The ACLU of R.I. has raised concerns about the new policy.

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Thousands march through Providence to protest Trump administration at ‘No Kings’ rally

By Michaela Hanson and Ian Ritter | March 29

The rally drew over 35,000 protestors, organizers said.

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Cookie sales have been tough this year. But Southeastern New England Girl Scouts’ spirits haven’t dimmed.

By Michaela Hanson | March 20

Each year, the chapter sells hundreds of thousands of boxes of cookies.

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R.I. gas prices soar amid Iran war

By Amelia Bonterre | March 20

Prices have increased 27% since the war started Feb. 28, potentially spelling trouble for the economy.

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After harsh winter, R.I. drivers face increased potholes on roads

By Ava Rahman | March 19

The state department of transportation has received 414 pothole reports this year.

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Three blue whales spotted off New England coast

By Maxwell Silver | March 19

The New England Aquarium conducts surveys in the area.

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R.I. announces Ocean State 2026 to maximize economic impact of nearby World Cup games

By Laila Posner | March 19

The Ghanaian men’s soccer team will train at Bryant University for their matches this summer.