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RI legislators look for solutions amid winter energy bill increase

By Megan Chan | February 28

Much of the ire has been directed toward dominant supplier Rhode Island Energy.

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Providence named the least affordable US city for renters in Redfin report

By Sanai Rashid | February 28

The median asking rent in Providence is $2,145, Redfin found.

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Non-renewal of three nonbinary PPSD staffers’ contracts raises community skepticism

By Ciara Meyer | February 27

On Feb. 14, the Providence Public School District sent letters of non-renewal to 16 teachers and one librarian. The non-renewals followed performance-based reviews and mean the contracts will not be renewed for the next academic year.

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RISD Museum hopes to increase community engagement through new strategic plan

By Sanai Rashid | February 27

The Rhode Island School of Design Museum is looking to increase engagement with the Providence community and improve the overall visitor experience. These goals are a part of the institution’s new five-year strategic plan, which was launched at an event Wednesday evening.

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Former nursing center becomes Rhode Island’s first homeless shelter for adults over 55

By Pavani Durbhakula | February 27

In 2024, around one in five unhoused Rhode Islanders on a single night were aged 55 and older.

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Providence might ban gas-powered leaf blowers. Residents and landscapers disagree on how to do it

By Elsa Lagercrantz | February 26

While the proposal’s advocates worry for leaf-blower users, landscapers themselves feel like the ban is premature.

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RISD will no longer require Wintersession for students after their first year

By Dia Nanda | February 25

The program, which has been in effect since 1969, will be optional for all students after their first year.

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New RI report takes step towards reducing energy usage, emissions of large buildings

By Zach Robel and Pavani Durbhakula | February 24

A new report by the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources is hoping to create an inventory of large buildings and their energy sources to assess how the Ocean State can lower emissions.

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Muslim inmates sue RI Dept. of Corrections for imposing barriers to religious practice

By Avani Ghosh and Andrea Li | February 24

Four Muslim-identifying inmates are suing the Rhode Island Department of Corrections, alleging that officials at RIDOC’s High Security Center in Cranston have restricted the group’s ability to practice their religion.

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As RI immigrants remain fearful of Trump, organizers call on Providence to do more

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | February 23

R.I. immigrants express concerns about deportations and family separation due to new federal policies.

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Hundreds rally in Providence against Musk’s involvement in Trump administration

By Michelle Bi | February 23

Protestors called for taxes on the rich.

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Community members dive into the Ocean State’s wildlife at nature video festival

By Zach Robel | February 23

The festival featured a compilation of 16 filmmakers’ videos of the state’s flora and fauna.

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New bill could expand tax exemptions for Providence veterans

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | February 23

The R.I. General Assembly is considering a bill that would allow the Providence City Council to implement higher property tax exemptions than currently permitted

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RI unemployment higher than neighboring states and nation, report details

By Maya Kelly and Michelle Bi | February 20

The Herald reviewed a report on Rhode Island employment. Here are the major takeaways.

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ICE detains one undocumented resident in Newport, sparking concern from community

By Andrea Li | February 20

ICE detained one undocumented resident in Newport. City officials were not notified in advance.

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Advocates rally behind bill proposing $30 million in state funding for crime victims

By Michelle Bi | February 20

The VICTIM Act seeks to alleviate strains caused by federal funding cuts, organizers say.

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Alarms sound at Providence School District amid federal funding threats

By Joy Chen | February 19

Community members expressed concerns at the prospect of federal funding being removed from the PPSD.

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RISD Wintersession allows students to explore new topics via nontraditional courses

By Dia Nanda | February 19

Many students chose to take courses at RISD, while others opted to study abroad.

A car sits parked in front of the entryway of The Miriam Hospital in Providence on a cloudy day.

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Amid rising flu cases, RI hospitals implement mask mandates

By Talia Egnal | February 19

Since October, the state has seen approximately 900 flu hospitalizations.

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Rhode Island U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha ’98 resigns at Trump’s behest

By Ethan Schenker | February 19

U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island Zachary Cunha ’98 stepped down on Monday.