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Brown Health commits to expanding primary care access in new merger agreement

By Talia Egnal | October 9

Brown Health Medical Group must expand primary care to 40,000 new patients by the end of 2029.

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Curtains to close on Providence Place’s Showcase Cinemas by January 2026

By Gia Shin | October 9

Students express dismay at the theater’s exit, which comes amid the mall’s financial distress.

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Leaked audit reveals Washington Bridge inspectors missed signs of developing failures

By Pavani Durbhakula | October 9

In light of the report, state lawmakers seek to hold additional oversight hearings on the bridge.

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RI Attorney General, coalition files for injunction to block federal cuts to Planned Parenthood

By Alice Xie | October 9

The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act” contains a provision excluding Planned Parenthood centers from receiving Medicaid reimbursements.

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Students, community members organize pro-Palestine rallies two years after start of Israel-Hamas war

By Zarina Hamilton and Ian Ritter | October 8

On Tuesday, two separate protests drew crowds of more than 100 community activists.

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Students react to sudden Thayer Street Starbucks closure

By Michelle Bi | October 6

The coffee shop stopped operations at the end of September.

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Homelessness in RI decreased by 2.8% since 2024, new report shows

By Phoebe-Grace Aseoche | October 5

State, local and community officials say there is still much more to be done to end homelessness in Rhode Island.

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RI judge rules arts grant policy violates First Amendment, but arts groups remain apprehensive

By Alice Xie | October 2

The restrictions applied to artists and organizations that promote “gender ideology.”

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PPSD students grapple with growing AI usage in schools

By Ava Stryker-Robbins | October 2

In August, the Rhode Island Department of Education released guidelines on AI usage in the classroom.

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RI issues new vaccine policies in response to federal restrictions

By Galen Gibb | October 2

State officials will allow pharmacists to administer COVID-19 vaccines to patients three and older without a prescription.

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A glimpse into off-campus living

By Pavani Durbhakula | September 30

By the end of September, most students have already signed their leases for the following year.

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Revolution Wind allowed to resume construction, judge rules

By Talia Egnal | September 30

Last month, the Trump administration issued a stop-work order on the offshore wind farm.

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How the RI congressional delegation is looking to leverage a government shutdown

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | September 29

Federal employees, as well as federal buildings and some services, may be impacted by the shutdown.

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‘Taylor Swift Tax’ targets owners of RI summer homes, alters vacation real-estate

By Sanai Rashid | September 28

The pop star could face an additional $136,000 in property taxes next year for her Westerly mansion.

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Rep. David Morales MPA’19 centers affordability, financial inequity in Providence mayoral bid

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | September 26

Morales, who trails Mayor Brett Smiley significantly in fundraising, has made housing prices and city services key issues of his campaign.

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Individual detained by masked federal agents on College Hill

By Annika Singh | September 25

The seizure comes after several months of increased federal immigration enforcement in the state.

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State advisory council announces $1.5 million in grants for environmental projects

By Talia Egnal | September 25

The EC4 grants intend to keep Rhode Island on track with statewide climate goals.

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Students report theft at Waterman St. apartment, property placed on investigation list

By Maya Nelson and Annika Singh | September 23

The apartment’s keys were allegedly left with property management.

The door of Horizon Healthcare Partners, a behavioral health facility located in East Providence. The door reads "988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline."

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RI suicide hotline sees 212% increase in calls since 2022

By Michelle Bi | September 22

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has experienced a 212% increase in calls since opening in Rhode Island in 2022, state officials announced Sept. 8.

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DOJ lawsuit alleges PPSD discriminates via minority student loan forgiveness program

By Ava Stryker-Robbins | September 21

The lawsuit stemmed from a Department of Justice investigation that opened in March.