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The surprising history behind RI's 401 area code " and its future
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (66+ words) In 1944, NYNEX implemented a policy requiring Rhode Islanders to dial the familiar 401 area code to make in-state toll calls. That meant that a Providence resident who wanted to call Newport had to. .. The surprising history behind RI's 401 area code " and…...
Providence puts years of losses in rearview with its third consecutive quarter of operating gains
22+ hour, 10+ min ago (409+ words) Providence's turnaround efforts are continuing to gain steam, securing the 51-hospital nonprofit a $111 million net operating income (1. 5% operating margin) for the start of 2026 and its third consecutive quarter on the right side of zero." Financial performance numbers released Monday afternoon…...
Hottest Mays in Rhode Island since 1895
7+ hour, 55+ min ago (282+ words) Climate change is driving rising temperatures and more record heat. The Earth's temperature has climbed each decade since 1880 by about. 14 degrees Fahrenheit, or roughly 2 degrees Fahrenheit total. Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Mays in Rhode Island since 1895 using…...
$393 M Warwick budget plan would raise taxes nearly 4% to cover school costs
17+ hour, 44+ min ago (491+ words) WARWICK, R. I. (WPRI) " Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi has proposed a $393 million budget for the new fiscal year, as city leaders grapple with rising costs for schools and health benefits. Picozzi submitted the 2026-27 budget plan to the City Council on May 7. The…...
Providence Public Schools could cut 100+ positions
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (64+ words) More than 100 staff positions in the Providence Public School District -- a majority of which are teachers -- are on the chopping block in the upcoming fiscal year, new budget planning documents revea. .. More than 100 staff positions in the Providence Public School…...
Street Stories Unpaved: Music One RI supporting and inspiring young artists
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (240+ words) by: Sarah Bawden, Mike Montecalvo, Johnny Villella EAST PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WPRI) " Music One RI is designed to support and educate children by cultivating their talents. The youth enrichment program, which will soon celebrate its 25th anniversary, supports and inspires young artists throughout…...
Bravo is bringing "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island" back for a season 2
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (256+ words) Get ready to see more from "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island" gang. Bravo's hit reality TV series is coming back for a second season, NBCUniversal revealed during its Upfronts presentation in New York on Monday. The New England-set show…...
Where did the 'Real Housewives of RI' go on May 10? More Newport drama
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (581+ words) In the Sunday, May 10, episode, "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island" spent a second day and night at Seaview Terrace in Newport, which, besides being a historical mansion that looks like a castle, also served as a dormitory for nearby…...
Providence's Historic Collapse Clears The Way For Grand Rapids To Make Calder Cup Run
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (415+ words) In what may go down as one of the most stunning upsets in recent AHL history, the Providence Bruins, one of the most dominant regular-season teams the league has seen in years, were eliminated in the first round of the…...
Bravo Orders Las Vegas "Vanderpump Rules" Spinoff, "Real Housewives of Rhode Island" Scores Renewal
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (345+ words) The network also announced a date for 'Ultimate Girls Trip' and a new Texas-based show. Vanderpump Rules has added yet another spinoff to its television universe " this time, set at Lisa Vanderpump's mint hotel in Sin City. The news was…...