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ACLU sues NEA over new grant restrictions on projects promoting ‘gender ideology’

By Andrea Li | March 12

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of several northeast-based arts organizations.

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Traditional snow days have fallen following falls in snowfall

By Emma Mejia | March 12

Providence has seen a steady downward trend in snowfall over the past 20 years.

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Shellf Life transforms shellfish scraps from restaurants into building materials

By Allyson Chen | March 10

The startup, founded by a RISD alum, announced plans to launch a new production facility at 50 Sims.

A picture of a speaker at the RISD TED Event on stage with a diagram of a car behind him and letters spelling out "TEDxRISD."

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Car remodels, foraging and plein-air paintings: TEDxRISD presents ‘Recipe’

By Dia Nanda | March 9

The conference’s theme encouraged speakers to discuss the experiences that shape their identities.

A picture of panelists Jeneé Osterheldt and Charlotte Abotsi and moderator Tyanna Buie at the screening of "Out of the Picture" at the RISD Metcalf Auditorium.

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‘Out of the Picture’ highlights art critics’ waning role within changing media landscape

By Dia Nanda | March 9

The Rhode Island School of Design hosted a screening of the film Thursday evening.

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RI House Speaker Shekarchi unveils 2025 housing bill package

By Pavani Durbhakula | March 7

Shekarchi’s new legislative package aims to expand affordable housing options in R.I.

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RI bill would require fossil fuel companies to pay for environmental damages

By Andrea Li | March 6

State legislators introduced the Climate Superfund Act to the General Assembly last month.

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Foster youth advocate Lisa Guillette named RI Woman of the Year

By Maya Kelly | March 6

Guillette works with Foster Forward to support youth who have aged out of the foster care system.

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Caffè Nero slated to open on Thayer this April

By Michelle Bi | March 6

A new Caffè Nero location is slated to open on Thayer Street in mid- to late April.

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DHS agents spotted in Providence amid ICE detainments in the state

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz and Andrea Li | March 6

In the past two weeks, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been active in several cities across Rhode Island.

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Following funding delays, uncertainty and anxiety linger at Head Start programs

By Joy Chen | March 6

Some programs across the country were temporarily prevented from accessing their federal funding.

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The Heritage Group to acquire longtime RI staple Olneyville New York System

By Maya Kelly | March 5

The Heritage Group’s acquisition of ONYS follows a flurry of similar purchases in Rhode Island.

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RIDOH’s new dashboard helps RI residents locate lead pipes

By Megan Chan | March 5

Water in several Brown buildings is at least partially supplied by lead pipes.

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Hasbro’s new growth strategy offers little clarity on months-long discussions about RI relocation

By Allyson Chen | March 3

The plan outlines the company’s strategies through 2027 but offers little clarity on months-long discussions regarding the relocation of their headquarters out of Rhode Island.

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RI hospitals have highest occupancy rates in nation, report finds

By Talia Egnal | March 2

Hospitals in Rhode Island have the highest average occupancy rates in the nation, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Feb. 19.

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RI legislators look for solutions amid winter energy bill increase

By Megan Chan | February 28

Much of the ire has been directed toward dominant supplier Rhode Island Energy.

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Providence named the least affordable US city for renters in Redfin report

By Sanai Rashid | February 28

The median asking rent in Providence is $2,145, Redfin found.

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Non-renewal of three nonbinary PPSD staffers’ contracts raises community skepticism

By Ciara Meyer | February 27

On Feb. 14, the Providence Public School District sent letters of non-renewal to 16 teachers and one librarian. The non-renewals followed performance-based reviews and mean the contracts will not be renewed for the next academic year.

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RISD Museum hopes to increase community engagement through new strategic plan

By Sanai Rashid | February 27

The Rhode Island School of Design Museum is looking to increase engagement with the Providence community and improve the overall visitor experience. These goals are a part of the institution’s new five-year strategic plan, which was launched at an event Wednesday evening.

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Former nursing center becomes Rhode Island’s first homeless shelter for adults over 55

By Pavani Durbhakula | February 27

In 2024, around one in five unhoused Rhode Islanders on a single night were aged 55 and older.