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Thousands protest Trump administration at ‘No Kings’ rally

By Michelle Bi and Megan Chan | October 19

The demonstration at the State House saw a turnout of 32,000, organizers said.

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Students in bilingual education programs in PPSD schools academically outperform their peers

By Ava Stryker-Robbins | October 19

Two bilingual and six dual language programs are offered in the Providence Public School District.

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Providence prepares for a bustling Family Weekend

By Maya Kelly | October 16

Brown Family Weekend is expected to host over 2,000 families over the next three days.

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Annenberg Institute report urges changes to professional learning to advance RI schools

By Ali Schapiro | October 15

The report offered financial and strategic recommendations to improve teacher professional learning.

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Three federal rulings in RI block funding cuts, restrictions by DHS and FEMA

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | October 15

The DHS had conditioned federal grant funds on whether states assist in federal immigration.

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New 176-unit permanent supportive housing complex opens in Providence

By Pavani Durbhakula | October 15

The state has set a goal of permitting 375 new permanent supportive housing units by 2030.

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Nearly 200 students walk 30 miles across the state of Rhode Island

By Maya Nelson | October 13

Thirty miles, 12 hours and over $4,000 raised. This Sunday, nearly 200 students from eight schools walked across the length of Rhode Island to raise money for malaria prevention.

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Axel Brito ’26 attempts to become first Republican elected to Providence City Council in 39 years

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | October 10

Running on a fiscally conservative and pro-individual freedom platform, Brito’s campaign is a longshot bid in deep-blue Providence.

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Brown undergrads take on substitute teaching at Providence public schools

By Ava Stryker-Robbins | October 9

The Providence Public School District is facing ongoing teacher shortages.

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Brown Health commits to expanding primary care access in new merger agreement

By Talia Egnal | October 9

Brown Health Medical Group must expand primary care to 40,000 new patients by the end of 2029.

Slanted concrete slab with words "Showcase" in all-caps and white lighted letters. In a purple lighted rectangle bar right below "Showcase" are the words "Cinema de Lux" in all-caps as well.

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Curtains to close on Providence Place’s Showcase Cinemas by January 2026

By Gia Shin | October 9

Students express dismay at the theater’s exit, which comes amid the mall’s financial distress.

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Leaked audit reveals Washington Bridge inspectors missed signs of developing failures

By Pavani Durbhakula | October 9

In light of the report, state lawmakers seek to hold additional oversight hearings on the bridge.

One-story brick building with the words "Planned Parenthood" in large white letter hanging off a metal bar in front.

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RI Attorney General, coalition files for injunction to block federal cuts to Planned Parenthood

By Alice Xie | October 9

The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act” contains a provision excluding Planned Parenthood centers from receiving Medicaid reimbursements.

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Students, community members organize pro-Palestine rallies two years after start of Israel-Hamas war

By Zarina Hamilton and Ian Ritter | October 8

On Tuesday, two separate protests drew crowds of more than 100 community activists.

Photo of 218 Thayer Street, formerly the site of Starbucks, with its windows papered over.

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Students react to sudden Thayer Street Starbucks closure

By Michelle Bi | October 6

The coffee shop stopped operations at the end of September.

Exterior photograph of the Rhode Island Coalition to End Homeless's offices at 225 Dyer Street

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Homelessness in RI decreased by 2.8% since 2024, new report shows

By Phoebe-Grace Aseoche | October 5

State, local and community officials say there is still much more to be done to end homelessness in Rhode Island.

Metal gate with spikes in front. A large stone building with the words "United States Post Office Court House" etched in. A tree branch comes in from the left.

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RI judge rules arts grant policy violates First Amendment, but arts groups remain apprehensive

By Alice Xie | October 2

The restrictions applied to artists and organizations that promote “gender ideology.”

A brick building with a lamppost on the left. The words "Providence School Dept" are in black letters on concrete in the building. The entrance is glass with numerous Providence School stickers on it.

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PPSD students grapple with growing AI usage in schools

By Ava Stryker-Robbins | October 2

In August, the Rhode Island Department of Education released guidelines on AI usage in the classroom.

Illustration of two hands gloved in purple gloves preparing to administer a vaccine by inserting a syringe into a small jar.

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RI issues new vaccine policies in response to federal restrictions

By Galen Gibb | October 2

State officials will allow pharmacists to administer COVID-19 vaccines to patients three and older without a prescription.

An overhead photo of Fox Point, where many off-campus Brown students live.

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A glimpse into off-campus living

By Pavani Durbhakula | September 30

By the end of September, most students have already signed their leases for the following year.