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Wednesday was a night to remember for Providence basketball. Here's why.
17+ hour, 22+ min ago (1025+ words) PROVIDENCE - The AMP was quiet. Fans - at least three of them - wore paper bags on their heads. The game wasn't pretty and for nearly 40 minutes, it looked like another disappointing night in a disappointing season for the Providence College men's…...
What's the most RI thing ever? Cast your vote in Round 1 of our National RI Day bracket
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (719+ words) In case you didn't know, National Rhode Island Day is fast approaching. Sure, Oct. 5 may not qualify as a national " or even state " holiday, but it offers an opportunity to appreciate all Rhode Island has to offer, and with this…...
Providence police, mayor reveal new 'Real Time Crime' center. Here's what it does.
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (588+ words) PROVIDENCE " The city of Providence and its police force have a new nerve center that can support operations with various streams of real-time information, including live video feeds from networks of public and private surveillance cameras. The center's analysts will…...
How did gondolas come to Providence's waterways? How a baby and Buddy Cianci played a role
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (574+ words) PROVIDENCE - If you take a stroll in downtown and listen carefully, you might just hear an Italian serenade coming from the water. Follow the voice and you'll find a gondola gliding down the river. There's only ever been one gondola…...
No murders, fewer guns: Providence’s 2025 crime stats paints a hopeful picture
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (512+ words) PROVIDENCE " The city saw just one homicide during the first six months of 2025. And it appears, based on the comments of a grand jury witness, that the panel deemed the Jan. 20 homicide justifiable based on the circumstances. If true, that…...
What are the Most Treasured Views in RI? Experience our top picks
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (561+ words) This is part of a new USA TODAY network project showcasing breathtaking -- and perhaps, underappreciated -- views throughout the United States. These are some of the most beautiful landmarks, scenic vistas and hidden gems you can truly treasure in your area....
Trump targets Rhode Island, two RI cities as 'sanctuary jurisdictions.' What that means.
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (351+ words) A new executive order from President Donald Trump targeting "sanctuary jurisdictions" names Rhode Island and two of its cities " Providence and Central Falls " as jurisdictions the administration says are obstructing federal immigration law. What does the order say? Trump's executive…...
One of the country's best summer travel destinations is in RI, per USA TODAY. Here's where
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (268+ words) According to USA TODAY, Block Island is a beach lover's paradise: "A quintessential summer retreat, Block Island, Rhode Island, offers around 17 miles of unspoiled beaches, scenic bluffs, and historic ... One of the country's best summer travel destinations is in RI,…...