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Real Housewives of Rhode Island's Kelsey Swanson Responds to Claim She Was a Sex Worker 10 Years Ago
2+ week, 34+ min ago (397+ words) New The Real Housewives of Rhode Island star Kelsey Swanson is addressing the claim she was once a sex worker. "Had to comment on this one " never have been an escort," Swanson wrote in the comments section of a Saturday,…...
Providence rent stabilization gets its first hearing. Here's what happened.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (141+ words) The ordinance would cap rent increases at 4% a year Landlords say it would stymie development Rents have drastically increased since the pandemic PROVIDENCE " For six hours, hundreds of residents. .. Providence rent stabilization gets its first hearing. Here's what happened. Mayor…...
Providence passes rent stabilization, mayor promises veto. What's next?
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (453+ words) PROVIDENCE " The Providence City Council passed a rent stabilization ordinance for the second time, sending it to Mayor Brett Smiley, who has repeatedly promised a veto. The ordinance passed 9-6, 21 minutes into the meeting. To override a veto, the "ayes" needed…...
Should RI ban sale of invasive plants? Bill draws widespread support
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1023+ words) A proposal to outlaw the sale of invasive plants in Rhode Island is drawing enthusiastic support from environmentalists, amateur gardeners and professional horticulturalists. Dozens submitted written testimony or spoke in favor of legislation introduced by Rep. Jennifer Boylan, D-Barrington, at…...
Star-studded lineup: Here's who's speaking at RI graduations in 2026
10+ hour, 27+ min ago (864+ words) A renowned actor, sports figure from the playing field and boardroom and tech executives behind some of the Internet advances we have grown to take for granted are among the luminaries who will give commencement speeches and receive honorary degrees…...
Kelsey Swanson dishes on the new season of "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (417+ words) Kelsey Swanson is bringing authenticity to the new season of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. The reality TV newcomer and former beauty queen won over fans by living unapologetically on camera and confronting those who questioned her. Swanson speaks…...
Beyond Major Metros: Discover The Black History and Economic Power Of Providence, Lancaster, And Buffalo
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (645+ words) Black History Month often centers on America's largest cities. But smaller and mid-size cities have plenty to offer. Black History Month often centers on America's largest cities. But some of the most powerful, under-told stories of African American resilience, innovation,…...
Judge rejects DOJ push for Rhode Island voter information
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (351+ words) A federal judge on Friday tossed the Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit aiming to force Rhode Island to hand over its voter information as part of the Trump administration's push to acquire voter data from several states. Rhode Island U. S. District…...
Huskies Drop Series Opener to Providence - University of Connecticut Athletics
1+ day, 36+ min ago (483+ words) 4/18/2026 1: 13: 00 AM | Softball STORRS, Conn. "The UConn softball team had their 11-game win streak snapped on Friday night, falling to the Providence Friars, 7-6 at Burrill Family Field. The Huskies move to 12-4 in BIG EAST play and 21-23 overall this season. Freshman Caprice…...
Providence basketball gets another commitment from a power forward
17+ hour, 2+ min ago (280+ words) Whatever consternation that might have been building'among Providence men's basketball fans about the absence of big men on next year's roster should lessen after Friday night. Page makes'it a pair of paint commits for the'Friars'in three days after a heavy…...