According to the 2019 survey, an average of 53,000 people sought food assistance in Rhode Island each month. In 2023, that number has jumped to 75,000.
The Providence City Plan Commission approved a dimensional adjustment and two design waivers for the 269 Wickenden mixed-use project.
R.I. Coalition Against Domestic Violence unveils ‘One of Us’ campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Lawmakers, policy directors discuss clean energy goals, equitable workforce initiatives
Content warning: This article includes references to overdoses and substance use challenges.
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority recently concluded its 13-month pilot program to offer free rides to passengers on the R-line.
The third annual Taste of Thayer event, held Wednesday evening, showcased local businesses while also raising funds to support the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
Demonstrators gathered outside of the Rhode Island State House to protest the end of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority’s fare-free R-Line pilot program.
The spending plan, crafted by the Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council, funds a wide array of projects statewide.
Gabe Amo and Gerry Leonard addressed IRA and their thoughts on transitioning to renewables.
Protestors interrupt Mayor Smiley’s PVDFest celebration, demand investigation into ACI conditions
Brown is set to pay an average of $8.7 million annually to Providence before possible deductions.
Providence’s City Council announced the formation of a nine-member special tax commission to investigate the city’s current revenue streams and tax laws, and to consider possible alternative revenue streams on September 7th.
Sojourner House, a Providence-based nonprofit, has received one of eight grants as part of a new program from the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women, allowing the organization to provide more extensive legal services.
The Eviction Prevention Assistance Program, a successor of RentReliefR.I., ended Aug. 31. The program was funded by the remnants of $200 million in federal dollars from the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and $152 million in federal rental assistance allocated to Rhode Island as part of the American ...
This Sunday, Providence’s participatory art carnival Wooly Fair returned for the first time since 2013. This year’s rendition, Wooly Fair 2023: Big Deal, featured many performers and 22 interactive games and art installations, and was held at the Steel Yard in Providence. Artists Sam White and David ...
Over 50 New England artists, food trucks, businesses come together at Saturday’s event
Charles Alaimo ’25 is setting off on his second 29-mile to raise funds for Givewell’s Top Charities Fund.
Full council approval remains necessary for the agreements to be implemented.
The Massachusetts Bay Commuter Authority announced that beginning Oct. 2, the last train running outbound from South Station on the Providence/Stoughton line will depart at 11:55 p.m. instead of the current 11:00 p.m.
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