Activist groups discuss future goals, repealing Rhode Island’s Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights.
On Jan. 5, Dawn Desilets filed a federal lawsuit against the Lifespan Corporation for disability discrimination and retaliation for using the Family and Medical Leave Act. According to court documents reviewed by The Herald, Desilets was fired in 2021 after contracting “long-haul” COVID. Desilets ...
Gov. Dan McKee, alongside bill sponsors, recently held a press conference introducing legislation that would ban the sale of assault-style weapons, such as AR-15s, in Rhode Island. If the bill passes, the state will join nine others enacting bans on certain types of assault-style weapons.
New restaurant to offer high quality chicken at affordable prices.
Barletta’s alleged actions could pose an environmental risk to surrounding communities.
Council members discussed plans to improve Providence’s education infrastructure, city finances and environmental sustainability.
With a long career in the Providence Police Department, Oscar Perez rises to chief with endorsement from Mayor Smiley.
Local businesses focused around Hope Street have received a grant to “beautify.”
The Food and Drug Administration recently certified retail pharmacies to distribute mifepristone pills to increase accessibility to medication abortions.
Mayor Brett Smiley hosts public forum for Chief of Police candidates on Wednesday
New legislation aims to extend the state’s pilot program by two years.
A severe drought last August disrupted food production across Rhode Island farms. Climate experts warn that dry seasons will continue to worsen.
Local politicians and housing groups discuss the affordability of new apartments in the Superman building.
On Feb. 14, celebrate the holiday with ice skating, art and donuts.
The School of Public Health hosts the first in a series of seminars titled Climate & Health.
Many members of the community were surprised by the closing of this local institution, but are hopeful its new location will maintain the original bakery’s authenticity.
President Biden's Justice40 Initiative provides funds for local organizations in an attempt to aid communities disproportionately impacted by climate change.
Gov. Dan McKee's proposed budget has been criticized by some for failing to address structural issues in the state economy.
The Providence Preservation Society has just released their 2023 Most Endangered Properties List, highlighting a number of Providence properties needing restoration.
Few locations in Providence — if any — see more opioid overdoses than Kennedy Plaza. Heat maps show that the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus terminal has among the highest rates of overdoses in Providence. “It is the epicenter for overdose(s) in the state of Rhode Island,” ...
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