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Back on ‘home turf’: Marathon returns to Providence after two-year hiatus

By Emma Meija | May 4

The new route avoids the Washington Bridge, a factor in the cancellation of last year’s race.

A group of protesters stand holding signs outside of the Rhode Island state house.

Rhode Island College community members protest program suspensions at State House

By Ian Ritter | April 25

None of the to-be-suspended programs had more than 13 graduates in total between 2021 and 2024.

Home away from home: International students make up a third of RISD’s undergraduate body

By Dia Nanda | April 24

Amid political uncertainty, students said they cherish having a large international body.

How Trump’s dismantling of the Education Department may impact the PPSD

By Joy Chen | April 24

An atmosphere of uncertainty pervades the PPSD as the new administration dismantles the Education Department.

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New bill would begin process to integrate fares for RIPTA, MBTA transit systems

By Pavani Durbhakula | April 24

Monthly train pass holders traveling from some stations can already ride RIPTA without extra fares.

An illustration of a brown paper bag labeled "SNAP" overflowing with groceries, including fruits and vegetables.

USDA funding cuts spell trouble for RI food relief programs, organizers say

By Talia Egnal | April 24

Many Rhode Islanders find that their incomes are not enough to cover the rising costs of living in Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio dies at 76

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | April 21

Ruggerio is remembered as a strong leader and a champion for Rhode Island workers.

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Food Truck Friday kicks off 11th season

By Allyson Chen | April 20

Last Friday’s kickoff event featured five new local food trucks.

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Two RI Senate bills seek to expand access to midwife care

By Alice Xie | April 17

Midwives, advocates and Brown students testified in support of the bills at a Senate hearing.

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Amid rising tariffs, RI state pension fund takes a $500 million hit

By Michelle Bi | April 17

This represents a 4.5% decline in the fund’s total value, according to the R.I. General Treasurer’s Office.

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Smiley unveils $624 million city budget, proposing 7.5% increase in tax levy

By Nora Rowe | April 16

The budget balances investment in education, employee obligations and city service provision.

A man in khakis and a button down points at an electric vehicle charging station, as another man has a thought bubble with dollar signs in it watches.

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Trump administration tariffs could impact RI electric vehicle adoption, sustainability goals

By Talia Egnal | April 16

Increased import costs may stall the state’s net-zero carbon emission objectives.

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The 52-year-old One Financial Plaza will be up for auction this June

By Allyson Chen | April 14

The owner of the building previously scheduled an auction for April, but postponed it to June 13.

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RISD students rally against the revocation of one international student’s visa

By Sanai Rashid | April 13

On Friday, approximately 35 Rhode Island School of Design students rallied in response to the revocation of one RISD international student’s visa.

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Mayor Smiley announces plan to return Providence Schools to local control

By Annika Singh and Ciara Meyer | April 11

The approximately 60-page-long plan outlines goals surrounding the transition of the district back to city management.

A press conference is being hosted in a library. Bookshelves line the back wall, and in front of them, local students and teachers sit and hold up posters saying "ARISE," "Our History, Our Schools, Our Future," and "Providence Youth Student Movement."

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A coalition of local high school students are demanding RI implement ethnic studies program

By Annika Singh | April 10

The bill comes amid the Trump administration’s threats to DEI programs in public education.

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Judge temporarily blocks order cutting $31 million in public health funding to RIDOH

By Talia Egnal and Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | April 10

The next hearing is set to take place on April 16.

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Community organizers protest ICE detainment of Laotian man in Central Falls

By Andrea Li | April 10

The detainment follows the arrests of two Southeast Asian Rhode Island residents being held in Florida.

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Rhode Island secures $221 million in federal funding for Washington Bridge repairs

By Pavani Durbhakula | April 10

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation gained access to the first $30 million wave of federal funds from the grant.

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RI nonprofits raise nearly $5 million through 401Gives

By Michelle Bi | April 8

Despite uncertainty over cuts to federal funding, hundreds of R.I. nonprofits participated in this year’s 401Gives fundraiser.