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After voting against rent control, a Providence councilman’s political future is at stake
7+ hour, 43+ min ago (1233+ words) PROVIDENCE — On the night of April 2, John Goncalves was on the City Council floor, explaining why he was about to cast his vote against rent control. Goncalves’ decision, which he hadn’t yet publicly disclosed, was pivotal. Leading up to the…...
Rhode Island could have its first inspector general in place by year’s end
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (466+ words) PROVIDENCE – If all goes as planned, Rhode Island could have its first inspector general in place by the end of the year. That process officially begins at 3 p.m. Tuesday, when the newly created Inspector General Independent Advisory Commission holds its…...
Another fire station on Providence’s East Side to be redeveloped
2+ week, 4+ day ago (172+ words) Another former fire station on Providence’s East Side could soon be sold and redeveloped – this time into office space or apartments. The city’s Board of Contract and Supply received two bids for the Rochambeau Fire Station at 280 Rochambeau Ave., an…...
Rain begins in Rhode Island with heavy downpours expected, bringing potential for flash flooding
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (333+ words) PROVIDENCE – From triple-digit heat to heavy rain, Rhode Island weather is set to show quite a range. An unusually strong and slow-moving weather system is expected to bring as much as six inches of rain to Rhode Island on Monday,…...
Boston Globe Rhode Island wins 34 R.I. Press Association awards
1+ mon, 3+ hour ago (612+ words) NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — The Boston Globe Rhode Island team took home 34 Rhode Island Press Association Awards for work published in 2025, including 14 first place finishes, at the press association’s annual award banquet at the Quonset O Club on Friday. The Rhode Island…...
For fans of Team Ghana, a packed watch party in Providence offers community and cultural pride
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (871+ words) PROVIDENCE — For Rhode Island Congressman Gabe Amo, whose father hails from Ghana, the World Cup offers more than just an opportunity to watch great athletes play. “As a first generation American, in lots of ways it’s an opportunity to tap…...
Fans in Providence cheer as Cape Verde scores against Uruguay in the World Cup match, June 21, 2026. - The Boston Globe
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (171+ words) Fans in Providence cheer as Cape Verde scores against Uruguay in the World Cup match on June 21, 2026. Fans in Providence cheer as Cape Verde scores against Uruguay in the World Cup match, June 21, 2026. How the ‘Cop Slide’ became a Boston…...
Flash flood warning for Bristol and Plymouth counties and Newport County in RI
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (237+ words) A flash flood warning is in effect until 8:15 a.m. Tuesday in southern Bristol and Plymouth counties and in Rhode Island’s Newport County, according to the National Weather Service. The warning was issued shortly before 6 a.m. Tuesday after street flooding was reported…...
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island touched down in Boston. What happened next was surprising.
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (804+ words) All I know is this: At the start of the event — a sold-out “meet and greet” at Alibi Bar & Lounge with two of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island — I couldn’t imagine why someone would pay $55 for an “intimate” evening…...
Rhode Island is about to see a massive political reshuffling
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (307+ words) Rhode Island is staring at the prospect of sweeping change across all three branches of government. The transition is already underway in the legislature, where Val Lawson became Senate president last year and Chris Blazejewski was elected House speaker last…...