President Trump recently signed an executive order to pause offshore wind leasing — a move that could have widespread impact on Rhode Island and southeastern New England, the site of a growing offshore wind industry.
The ban — alongside a new vape tax — was implemented early this year to reduce smoking and vaping.
RISD students explored puppetry during their five-week course.
The budget-based ban comes after years of proposed bans on assault weapons through bills.
Brown Health plans to consolidate its offices into Hasbro’s former Providence office building.
Last year, government officials announced that the RIBridges was hit by a massive cyberattack.
RISD’s first year program has its pros and cons, students say.
Governor Dan McKee submitted his $14.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 on Jan. 16, marking a $250 million increase from the FY 2025 budget of $13.9 billion. The proposed increase follows a projected budget deficit of $297.8 million in the upcoming fiscal year, according to an analysis by the Rhode ...
The department hopes to award the final contract for the reconstruction project by early June.
Amid President Trump’s newly enacted policies targeting undocumented residents across the country, several Providence and Rhode Island officials affirmed their commitment to limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
The annual count from the R.I. Coalition informs local and state funding for housing initiatives each year.
CharterCARE operates the Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.
Judge John McConnell ’80 requested the attorneys general draft an order to protect individuals and institutions that rely on federal funding.
The coalition of attorneys general argue that the order violates the Constitution and the Administrative Procedure Act.
New flights from JFK to T.F. Green will allow more visitors a chance to explore the Ocean State.
On Monday evening, Mayor Brett Smiley spoke at the Crib, an event space in Providence, to discuss the city’s nightlife and its impact on Providence’s economy and culture.
RIDEM’s Animal Health Unit has since euthanized the noncommercial farm flock.
Mayor Brett Smiley nominated five members to the Providence School Board.
Broad Street Stories, a placemaking project commissioned by Providence, has announced plans to install three art installations on Broad Street in South Providence this June. The installations will aim to honor Broad Street’s long history and represent community perspectives, according to the website. ...
After over 50 years in business, Berk’s Shoes & Clothing store on Thayer Street will close on Jan. 25. J Life Mart, Thayer’s go-to for Asian snacks, will be soon to follow.
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