When Alex Adams first became involved with the Special Olympics Rhode Island, they recalled feeling “very shy” because they “didn’t know many people.”
On Thursday evening, Providence City Council approved an agreement for Brown University Health — previously Lifespan — to pay $1.5 million in lieu of taxes to the city, an agreement commonly abbreviated as PILOT. The motion passed 12-2.
Following a multi-day, statewide tour late last month, Representative Gabe Amo (D-R.I. 1) announced new legislation that would support Rhode Island’s emerging “blue economy.”
Providence officials unveiled a new plan to reduce waste. Funded by $255,850 worth of U.S. Department of Agriculture grants, the City will support initiatives and local organizations implementing composting bins, encouraging landfill diversions and developing school curriculum.
As Rhode Islanders headed to the polls to vote in the 2024 presidential election, The Herald visited three poll locations in Providence and spoke to voters and poll workers.
When Christopher Bove became president of College Democrats of Rhode Island, he couldn’t help but notice the lack of political enthusiasm.
With a bright color scheme and lively music, Cracked on Thayer Street welcomed its first customers on Monday to an eatery which specializes in all things egg sandwiches.
Despite victories for Democrats throughout Rhode Island, voter bases in all of the Ocean State's counties shifted Republican as compared to 2020.
Since President Joe Biden took office in 2020, Rhode Island has received millions of dollars in federal funding for environmental programs and initiatives. But the state’s congressional delegation says those dollars could be at risk if former President Donald Trump is elected this week.
In 2023, the median value of single-family homes in Rhode Island increased by 15.1%, marking the greatest increase in the country, according to a new report from HousingWorks RI.
Regulars at The Nitro Bar in Providence have come to expect a line out the door as they await their weekly dose of caffeine.
Since 2015, a group of state officials, organizers and community members have been meeting to address Rhode Island’s overdose crisis — which kills over one Rhode Islander a day, on average.
In 2014, Rhode Island voters approved $35 million in bonds dedicated to funding enhancements to mass transit hub infrastructure, which would likely mean replacing or upgrading Providence’s Kennedy Plaza.
Ten candidates shared their perspectives on the ongoing school choice debate.
Members of the Providence City Council addressed recent funding conflicts with the Providence Public School District during a Tuesday afternoon press conference.
Rhode Island is seeing an above-average number of new HIV diagnoses this year, public health officials announced in an Oct. 17 community partner advisory.
On Friday night, dozens of Rhode Island residents gathered in support of 2024 Presidential candidate Claudia De la Cruz at the Southside Cultural Center.
On Tuesday, 60 community members gathered for a student-organized forum of candidates for Providence’s school board to answer questions on their campaigns. Students said the purpose of the forum was to remedy a lack of outreach from candidates.
The 225 Main St. building sat empty at the heart of downtown Pawtucket. But in 2020, developer Leslie Moore bought the property with a clear mission in mind: uplifting Black businesses and people of color.
What started as a few knitters getting together on a Zoom call has become a brick-and-mortar space to unwind and meet other yarn crafters. Located at 144 Brook St., Knit Club is a welcoming space for Providence locals and students to work on their knitting projects and become part of a full-fledged ...
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