More than 50 Providence residents gathered Monday across the street from three Angell Street houses to oppose their demolition.
Ward 6 Councilor Miguel Sanchez was fired from his position as a staffer in Gov. McKee’s office after his pro-Palestine social media posts gained media attention.
On Nov. 2, the Providence City Council passed the Building Energy Reporting Ordinance, which mandates that owners of large buildings — those over 20,000 square feet — must track and report their energy usage to the city.
Rhode Island saw a more than 60% increase in the number of home-schooled students between the 2019-20 and 2021-22 school years — one of the largest increases in the nation.
On Nov. 15, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation submitted a revised version of its Carbon Reduction Strategy to the Federal Highway Administration. If the plan is approved, RIDOT is eligible to receive an estimated $35.7 million from the federal government to spend on carbon reduction projects ...
On Nov. 2, Providence City Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire “to end the current violence” in Gaza.
Here is a brief history of the Rhode Island School of Design's ties with Textron.
In August, the Providence Stormwater Innovation Center launched RainSnap, a program that enlists volunteers to monitor the state’s stormwater and green infrastructure by submitting videos.
Gov. Dan McKee and Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor announced the state’s winter strategy to address homelessness in Rhode Island.
Last month, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority faced an end date for two free-fare programs: one for all passengers of the R-Line and another for low-income passengers on all RIPTA lines. The former program expired, but RIPTA directors voted to extend the latter program for another six months. ...
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management released a draft report detailing PFAS presence in the state.
The Avenue Concept, an organization that works to support Providence’s art scene, introduced thirteen public art installations this year.
Angell Brown emphasized the importance of conscientious preservation as she assumes her new role
Students allegedly spray-painted ‘Kills Kids’ on Textron building in light of ongoing violence in Gaza
New shop focuses on making food affordable, accessible
On Nov. 9, RISD students marched to Textron headquarters, joining organizers from the Party for Socialism and Liberation RI in protest of the company’s connections with the Israeli military.
HousingWorks RI’s recently released 2023 housing fact book shines a light on the current state of housing in Rhode Island. The Herald spoke to experts in the field about the context behind the data.
Democrat Gabe Amo won a special election for Rhode Island’s 1st U.S. Congressional District.
R.I. Commerce’s Ocean Tech Hub receives federal grant to develop ‘blue economy’
On Thursday night, a respectful debate in light of polarized national politics was held between Democrat Gabe Amo and Republican Gerry Leonard Jr. for the 1st U.S. Congressional District special general election.
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