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A Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus, white with light and dark blue outlines with 1 RI Hospital being displayed in yellow text in the front in addition to a bicycle attached to the front.

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RIPTA implements free pilot program to boost ridership

By Nate Barkow | November 19

The Residential Transit Pilot Program offers transportation passes to select Rhode Island tenants.

Photo of a RIPTA bus in Kennedy Plaza destined for CCRI Warwick, with a long line of riders waiting to board.

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Nearly two months after RIPTA service cuts, riders say they’re left in the cold

By Pavani Durbhakula | November 19

Longer wait times, cancellations and delayed service frustrate some riders as winter nears.

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Local elementary school still ‘in the dark’ two months after principal’s sudden leave of absence

By Ava Stryker-Robbins | November 17

Sackett Street school community members said they are confused by the lack of transparency surrounding the principal’s leave.

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Providence City Council passes restrictions on police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement

By Alice Xie | November 17

The amendments come after a July incident where Providence police illegally collaborated with ICE.

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Jill Davidson ’89 hopes to leverage experience in environment, education on City Council

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | November 17

The Democratic nominee for the Ward 2 seat will face Republican candidate Axel Brito ’26 in the general election on Dec. 2.

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With $1 million federal grant, Sojourner House looks to provide homes for victims of domestic violence

By Rose Robertson | November 16

The funding was secured by U.S. Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.).

Photo of Fatima Hospital, a red-brick building with a white statue in front.

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CharterCARE hospitals to receive $3 million in relief funds, but sale uncertainty looms large

By Talia Egnal | November 14

The state approached Prime Healthcare as a new potential buyer after a six-month delay.

Photo of the exhibition on feature in RISD’s Woods-Gerry Gallery, featuring paintings, drawings, and a mattress-like piece with abstract figures atop it.

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RISD Painting Department’s triennial exhibit showcases students’ diverse artistic practices

By Ambreen Sidhu | November 13

The exhibit displays work by the department’s undergraduate seniors and graduate students.

The dome of the Rhode Island State House through trees

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RI Attorney General joins lawsuit against US Department of Education over federal loan forgiveness restrictions

By Alice Xie | November 11

The new federal rule restricts organizations’ eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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RISD student assaulted, robbed outside Meeting Street Bagel Gourmet

By Sanai Rashid | November 11

After the incident took place on Oct. 13, the student declined to press charges.

Photo of the Office of the Rhode Island Attorney General on South Main Street in Providence.

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RI Cold Case Unit closes two decades-old homicide cases

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | November 10

The CCU used DNA evidence and a newfound understanding of polygraph tests to crack the cases.

Illustration of the initialism RISD, with each letter stylized as a tattoo.

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RISD introduces its first tattooing course

By Cody Cheng | November 10

The course will “explore the rich history and cultural landscapes of tattooing,” according to the syllabus.

Photo of the entrance to Bubblegum Bookstore, located at 103 Wickenden St.

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Fox Point welcomes RI’s first romance bookstore

By Maya Kelly | November 9

The Little Bubblegum Bookstore aims to provide a diverse array of romance books.

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Lawsuit closed after court finds PPSD’s special education services comply with federal law

By Ava Stryker-Robbins | November 6

The lawsuit alleged the district failed to provide timely special education services.

Photo of the new Apple Cinemas sign in Providence Place mall.

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Apple Cinemas opens at Providence Place, replacing Showcase Cinemas

By Gia Shin | November 6

While students said they will miss Showcase, many expressed curiosity about the mall’s latest addition.

A view of a Rhode Island School of Design building on Benefit Street. In front of the brick building, there is a green statue and a large tree.

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RISD launches first new academic department in almost 30 years

By Cody Cheng | November 6

The CTC Department houses a new undergraduate major in sound, as well as in art and computation.

The House chamber of the Rhode Island State House on Oct. 29.

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State officials seek to maintain SNAP benefits, address food insecurity amid government shutdown

By Annika Melwani | November 5

A R.I. judge ordered the Trump administration must use contingency funds to support the food assistance program.

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Jill Davidson ’89 wins Democratic primary for Providence City Council Ward 2 seat

By Annika Singh | November 4

Davidson campaigned on a commitment to Providence public schools, climate action and housing reform.

Photo of Rhode Island State House on Nov. 3.

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ACLU of RI sues Gov. McKee, state employees over alleged First Amendment violation

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | November 3

The State House Rotunda was shut down before Gov. Dan McKee’s State of the State address.

A picture of two classroom doors at Nuestro Mundo Public Charter School. One says "5th grd" and "Welcome." The other says "Bienvenidos" and "5to grado." Both are decorated with cut-outs of pencils, stationary and flowers.

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Hundreds of students, seven hours, two languages: One day at a bilingual school

By Ciara Meyer | October 30

The Herald visited the Nuestro Mundo Public Charter School to observe a day at a bilingual school.