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Thousands march through Providence to protest Trump administration at ‘No Kings’ rally

By Michaela Hanson and Ian Ritter | March 29

The rally drew over 35,000 protestors, organizers said.

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Cookie sales have been tough this year. But Southeastern New England Girl Scouts’ spirits haven’t dimmed.

By Michaela Hanson | March 20

Each year, the chapter sells hundreds of thousands of boxes of cookies.

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R.I. gas prices soar amid Iran war

By Amelia Bonterre | March 20

Prices have increased 27% since the war started Feb. 28, potentially spelling trouble for the economy.

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After harsh winter, R.I. drivers face increased potholes on roads

By Ava Rahman | March 19

The state department of transportation has received 414 pothole reports this year.

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Three blue whales spotted off New England coast

By Maxwell Silver | March 19

The New England Aquarium conducts surveys in the area.

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R.I. announces Ocean State 2026 to maximize economic impact of nearby World Cup games

By Laila Posner | March 19

The Ghanaian men’s soccer team will train at Bryant University for their matches this summer.

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Brown students advocate for recently introduced bill mandating air quality reforms in R.I. public schools

By Nate Barkow | March 18

The bill was introduced at the Rhode Island State House this month.

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R.I. Blood Center’s blood emergency enters its second week

By Kelly Ding | March 18

The blizzard caused RIBC to lose nearly 1,500 blood products.

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Rep. Gabe Amo secures over $300,000 in federal funds for Providence’s Nonviolence Institute

By Annika Melwani | March 18

The organization provided support to victims and their families in the wake of the Dec. 13 mass shooting.

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After almost four years in business, Fox Point bar Glou closes its doors

By Laila Posner | March 17

The bar served its last drinks on Feb. 28.

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New legislation aims to support victims of sexual abuse following report detailing abuse in Diocese of Providence

By Annika Melwani | March 15

Four pieces of legislation were heard by the State House Judiciary Committee on March 12.

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CCRI to launch early childhood education certificate program after receiving $1.5 million grant from Brown

By Ava Stryker-Robbins | March 13

CCRI will pilot their first 20 student early childhood education cohort funded by the grant this summer.

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Prom for All: PPSD collects over 100 prom attire donations for local high schoolers

By Milo Shenn | March 13

The campaign, which was officially launched this year, will end on April 10.

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Rhode Island Foundation granted record-breaking $93 million to nonprofits in 2025

By Dhruv Jain | March 13

The funding is intended to alleviate pressures caused by budget cuts at the federal level.

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Breaking fast with croissants and matcha: Brown Bee Coffee hosts late-night service during Ramadan

By Pavani Durbhakula | March 12

The late-night selection includes a traditional Middle Eastern rice pudding and a Ramadan croissant.

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Proposed R.I. bill would automate process of expunging criminal records

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | March 11

The bill could benefit 77,000 Rhode Islanders who have arrest or conviction records.

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R.I. House Speaker introduces 2026 housing legislation package

By Sarah Voigt | March 10

The nine bills aim to address Rhode Island’s ongoing housing crisis.

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Deadline for R.I. coastal council appointments elapses without action

By Talia Katz | March 9

Gov. McKee was supposed to appoint a new executive board to the criticized Coastal Resources Management Council by March 1.

A photo of group of protestors outside of Citizens Bank hold up various signs that read “BOYCOTT CITIZENS BANK,” “CITIZEN BANK FUNDS ICE PRISONS,” “CITIZENS BANK IS COMPLICIT WITH ICE,” and “ABOLISH ICE.”

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R.I. community members, students protest Citizens Bank’s alleged ties to organizations operating detention centers

By Zarina Hamilton | March 9

The protest occurred in tandem with similar actions across the East Coast.

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Taxidermy, textiles and truth: TEDxRISD conference highlights speakers’ desire paths

By Izabella Piatkowski | March 8

Five speakers spoke on the theme “Desire Path,” sharing their journeys toward self discovery and artistic innovation.