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Smiley hosts forum for PPD chief candidates
By Abigail Donovan | February 9Mayor Brett Smiley hosts public forum for Chief of Police candidates on Wednesday
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Rhode Island moves closer to opening first overdose prevention center
By Jacob Smollen | February 8New legislation aims to extend the state’s pilot program by two years.
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After last summer’s drought, Rhode Island farmers prepare for climate challenges
By Mahin Ashfaq | February 8A severe drought last August disrupted food production across Rhode Island farms. Climate experts warn that dry seasons will continue to worsen.
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Development of Superman building raises questions about affordable housing
By Liliana Greyf | February 7Local politicians and housing groups discuss the affordability of new apartments in the Superman building.
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14 swoon-worthy activities for Valentine’s Day
By Rhea Rasquinha | February 6On Feb. 14, celebrate the holiday with ice skating, art and donuts.
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‘The biggest threat facing humanity’: School of Public Health experts discuss climate, health intersections
By Mira White | February 6The School of Public Health hosts the first in a series of seminars titled Climate & Health.
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‘A classic staple’: employees, neighbors commemorate Wayland Bakery following closure
By Lynn Nguyen | February 3Many 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.
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Justice40 Initiative funds climate justice in Rhode Island
By Julia Vaz | February 3President Biden's Justice40 Initiative provides funds for local organizations in an attempt to aid communities disproportionately impacted by climate change.
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McKee budget takes advantage of potential surplus, offers tax cuts for Rhode Islanders
By Yael Sarig | February 2Gov. Dan McKee's proposed budget has been criticized by some for failing to address structural issues in the state economy.
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Providence Preservation Society lists Providence public schools, city infrastructure among most endangered properties
By Liliana Greyf | February 1The Providence Preservation Society has just released their 2023 Most Endangered Properties List, highlighting a number of Providence properties needing restoration.
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Advocates urge RIPTA to improve overdose response in Kennedy Plaza
By Samantha Chambers | January 31Few 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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Smiley names four new members to Providence School Board
By Emma Gardner | January 31Four new members nominated by Mayor Brett Smiley joined the Providence School Board on Wednesday, Jan. 19.
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RIPTA gets wheels turning for new downtown bus hub
By Abigail Donovan | January 30A new bus hub at the intersection of Dorrance and Dyer Streets will replace Kennedy Plaza as the primary depot for Providence.
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Tax exemption agreement for Providence port approved by finance committee
By Elysee Barakett | January 29On Jan. 26, members of the Providence City Council’s Committee on Finance voted to approve a revised version of the Tax Exemption Agreement for ProvPort, Providence’s main deepwater port operator.
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Study of R.I. drug supply shows prevalence of animal tranquilizer
By Injy El-Dib | January 26Xylazine has been found in the Rhode Island drug supply, leading researchers at the University’s testRI study to warn of overdoses and adverse effects stemming from exposure to the veterinary sedative.
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R.I. abortion access bill advocates hope for new success after Roe
By Yael Sarig | January 26If the EACA were to pass in Rhode Island, the state would join 16 others in extending abortion coverage to those on Medicaid or other government-sponsored plans.
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Thayer businesses struggle amid inflation
By Liliana Greyf | January 25Thayer Street has seen many closures in the past year, with several storefronts remaining vacant. Storefront signs read that Pokeworks will move into the former Santander Bank lot, but the next occupants of the former Blue State Coffee and Ayame Hibachi Express lots remain unknown. Now, several ...
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Following Josh Saal’s resignation, new leadership appointed to Rhode Island housing department
By Jacob Smollen | January 25Former Rhode Island Secretary of Housing Josh Saal ’09 submitted his letter of resignation Wednesday, Jan. 11 only a year after stepping into the position. The resignation comes after months of criticism from housing advocates and politicians alike over Saal’s perceived inaction on major housing ...
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Refugee Dream Center aids in resettlement, assists with refugee employment, education
By Aniyah Nelson | January 25Omar Bah, a former refugee from The Gambia and founder of the Refugee Dream Center, is working with Americans to build a model to empower refugees in the United States.
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New Fane Tower design brought before I-195 Commission
By Rhea Rasquinha | January 25A new skyscraper, Fane Tower, could be joining the Providence skyline. But the project has been controversial since its initial proposal seven years ago, with the most recent design garnering mixed reviews from community members.
