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'It's getting worse': RI had a roadmap to end homelessness. What happened?
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (1725+ words) Fourteen years after the state created a roadmap to end homelessness in Rhode Island, the problem has worsened, with no strategic plan and questions from advocates for the homeless community about how more than $100 million in taxpayer money has been…...
Her son died by suicide at a RI gun range. Now, she wants the law changed.
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (113+ words) In an "impulsive moment," her son punctured two tires on his roommate's car. He turned himself in and was remorseful, but was expelled, faced legal consequences, and was "flagged" by the state of. .. Her son died by suicide at a…...
Providence Culinary Collective serves up a reminder of how lucky RI is
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (117+ words) The Providence Culinary Collective and Wine X events celebrated Rhode Island's food and drink culture. Local winemakers, like John Nunes of Newport Vineyards, are innovating to overcome industry. .. Providence Culinary Collective serves up a reminder of how lucky RI is…...
New Rhode Island basketball coach aims to build 'a championship team"
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (498+ words) SOUTH KINGSTOWN " Colleen Mullen was introduced as the next University of Rhode Island women's basketball coach Tuesday morning, a return to Kingston for a former player who promised to'maintain'the program's recent championship standard.' "It's truly a privilege and an honor…...
RI Home Show+ Debuts Seven New Experiences in 2026
1+ week, 1+ day ago (929+ words) RI Home Show+ Brings Seven Immersive Experiences to Providence This April Providence, United States " April 2, 2026 / RI Home Show + / There is a BIG PLUS in the 2026 RI Home Show! New Name " RI Home Show+ Features Everything for Your Home PLUS Seven…...
'Real Housewives' will elevate RI. Why other cities should be jealous.
1+ week, 2+ day ago (102+ words) And it's not just a bragging rights thing " if one can indeed boast about local women fighting each other on TV. It will legit elevate Rhode Island in the media-sphere. In the eyes of the millions. .. 'Real Housewives' will elevate…...
A $20 minimum wage in RI? $24? Inside the State House debate this year.
2+ week, 5+ day ago (881+ words) Should the minimum wage go up higher than the $17 an hour it will hit in 2027? Three proposals introduced in the Rhode Island House of Representatives would make one-time increases to the minimum wage, which has been steadily rising since 2021. While…...
Should more workers in RI be eligible for OT? What a new bill proposes
2+ week, 5+ day ago (614+ words) PROVIDENCE " In July 2024, salaried workers making less than $58, 656 a year were supposed to be entitled to overtime pay if they worked more than 40 hours in a week, under a new U. S. Department of Labor rule that was estimated to benefit 4 million…...
Rhode Island women's basketball heads to March Madness after sendoff
3+ week, 1+ day ago (347+ words) SOUTH KINGSTOWN "The next step in the NCAA Tournament journey for the University of Rhode Island women came Thursday morning. The Rams were sent off from their Ryan Center home by fans gathered in the front lobby on March 19. Players…...
RI's truck toll system is legal, but needs a $19 M rebuild to start collecting
3+ week, 5+ day ago (706+ words) Rhode Island's truck toll network will need to be rebuilt before it can re-launch, the Department of Transportation's new chief said, a process expected to take at least a year. The system was shut down by a since-overturned court ruling…...