Representatives from developer CV Properties proposed a commercial project that combines I-195 Redevelopment Districts 14 and 15 and adjacent University property.
The Providence Neighborhood Planting Program is a community-led organization engaging local residents in planting and maintaining trees on city property to create a larger and more equitable urban forest.
Advocacy groups have expressed concern over possible discrimination and surveillance arising from the policy.
Advocates on both sides swarmed the State House, testifying for hours on gun-related bills.
Smiley said that the push to increase revenue from tax-exempt institutions has been a “major issue” for his administration.
Active legislation in the Rhode Island General Assembly includes shoreline access, changes to LEOBoR and revised policies to increase prescription drug affordability.
CV Properties proposed a project to include initial residential building and two future mixed-use developments.
Recent report found low teacher retention rate at Providence Public School District, following a national trend of high turnover.
Twelve Democrats have announced their candidacy to fill Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District seat. The candidates are diverse, ranging from seasoned politicians to newcomers.
R.I. business owners reflect on changes, challenges and successes in their ventures.
Many low-income Rhode Island residents are finding it difficult to source fresh produce as SNAP becomes one of many welfare programs to be restricted since the pandemic.
With staffing shortages and difficulties in contacting current Medicaid recipients, many are concerned that patients will not opt back into coverage, leaving them uninsured.
The Herald spoke with local advocates, professors and policymakers about Providence’s infrastructure.
These virtual and in-person events across the state will prioritize Black history, achievements and activism.
Providence recently swore in its most diverse City Council in history.
Physicians and students gathered at the Rhode Island State House to demand passage of a state bill to end use of pigs in medical training
Proponents of the bill argue that overdose prevention centers would save lives. Critics are unconvinced.
The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee recommended that the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act be held for further study at a March 6 hearing.
This activism is part of a larger push to combat the state’s housing crisis and tenant rights problem.
The Caucus’ goals for the current session include growing membership and listening to Democratic women’s priorities.
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