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Providence City Council chief of staff arrested at protest in Trump Tower

By Andrea Li | March 18

June Rose was detained at a Thursday protest in support of Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil.

A photo of Track 15 at the Rhode Island Foundation.

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Track 15 food hall repurposes downtown Providence train station

By Chelsea Long | March 18

The eatery aims to foster connection and community with its diverse array of dining options.

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Community members protest renewed Israeli airstrikes, shattered ceasefire agreement

By Maya Kelly and Zarina Hamilton | March 18

Over 100 people gathered at Textron’s headquarters in downtown Providence on Tuesday evening to protest Israeli forces’ recent attacks in Gaza. Earlier that day, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas broke down as Israel launched a series of aerial strikes targeting the Gaza Strip.

A photo of the 72 RIPTA bus headed to the Hospital District.

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RI ACLU, RIPTA, UnitedHealthcare New England move toward settlement in data breach lawsuit

By Pavani Durbhakula | March 18

The proposed settlement includes a $350,000 payout and five years of free credit monitoring.

Two firefighters with their hose staring up at a large sign that says PFA.

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New bill proposes to extinguish PFAS chemicals in firefighter protective gear by 2027

By Megan Vu | March 18

On March 6, the Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a new bill aiming to ban “the manufacture, sale or distribution” of firefighting personal protective equipment containing PFAS by 2027.

Two computer screens, one with a burglar and a fishing rod, the other with a card hooked onto the line.

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EBT card theft robs 1,800 Rhode Islanders of $500,000 in food benefits

By Allyson Chen and Zach Robel | March 18

An estimated 1,800 Rhode Island residents were affected by a swath of Electronic Benefits Transfer card thefts in the Providence, Pawtucket and Cranston area during the first week of March, according to a press release by the Rhode Island Department of Human Services.

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Japanese food, Hello Kitty, the color green: Themed Met brunches bring community to RISD dining

By Dia Nanda | March 17

Every weekend, the Rhode Island School of Design’s The Met serves a themed brunch featuring specialty dishes.

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RI Black Business Association grapples with funding shortfalls amid DEI, nonprofit funding cuts

By Michelle Bi | March 17

RIBBA’s leadership development programs are jeopardized by delayed funding packages.

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RIPTA efficiency study lags behind schedule amid looming $32.6 million budget deficit

By Pavani Durbhakula | March 13

The efficiency study will identify areas to cut costs and ways to align the budget with projections.

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Over one million dollars in grants announced for local food organizations, businesses

By Talia Egnal | March 13

The four grant recipients plan to use the funding to establish programs supporting RI farmers.

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RI attorney general, 20 others file lawsuit to halt Education Dept. layoffs

By Avani Ghosh and Andrea Li | March 13

Plaintiffs argued that the nearly 50% reduction in workforce would incapacitate the department

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How PPSD is responding to potential immigration enforcement in local schools

By Joy Chen | March 12

The guidelines aim to calm fears prompted by the dismantling of protections against ICE enforcement.

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RI House Republicans skip chamber of commerce luncheon over ‘cozy relationships’ with Democrats

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | March 12

House Republicans also proposed adding an audience-driven Q&A section to the luncheon.

A baker looks at a hen sitting on a nest of cash.

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Businesses are shelling out for eggs in the face of shortage, price hikes

By Lily Seltz | March 12

The most recent outbreak of bird flu has driven up the cost of eggs, forcing business owners to raise prices or limit their offerings.

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ACLU sues NEA over new grant restrictions on projects promoting ‘gender ideology’

By Andrea Li | March 12

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of several northeast-based arts organizations.

An illustration of a young girl inside while it is raining outside, daydreaming about activities, such as building a snowman and snow angel, in the snow.

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Traditional snow days have fallen following falls in snowfall

By Emma Mejia | March 12

Providence has seen a steady downward trend in snowfall over the past 20 years.

The picture depicts a cardboard tower which reads "Shelff life" and displays a number of bowls and pieces of furniture made from the shells of oysters, mussels and clams.

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Shellf Life transforms shellfish scraps from restaurants into building materials

By Allyson Chen | March 10

The startup, founded by a RISD alum, announced plans to launch a new production facility at 50 Sims.

A picture of a speaker at the RISD TED Event on stage with a diagram of a car behind him and letters spelling out "TEDxRISD."

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Car remodels, foraging and plein-air paintings: TEDxRISD presents ‘Recipe’

By Dia Nanda | March 9

The conference’s theme encouraged speakers to discuss the experiences that shape their identities.

A picture of panelists Jeneé Osterheldt and Charlotte Abotsi and moderator Tyanna Buie at the screening of "Out of the Picture" at the RISD Metcalf Auditorium.

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‘Out of the Picture’ highlights art critics’ waning role within changing media landscape

By Dia Nanda | March 9

The Rhode Island School of Design hosted a screening of the film Thursday evening.

A black-and-white illustration of personified bills walking into a house.

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RI House Speaker Shekarchi unveils 2025 housing bill package

By Pavani Durbhakula | March 7

Shekarchi’s new legislative package aims to expand affordable housing options in R.I.