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Get to know Colin Hogan, The Journal's Providence metro reporter
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (317+ words) Colin Hogan joined The Providence Journal in August, coming from the New Bedford Light, with plans to cover the city of Providence and surrounding communities. With the primary election less than a month away, Colin was able to jump right…...
Here???s how three political organizers aim to bring Rhode Island donors and progressive groups together
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (409+ words) Three of the region’s top political organizers are trying to build a new kind of political infrastructure — one they hope can bring donors and progressive groups together around a long-term strategy for expanding who votes, who runs, and who governs…...
In-Depth look into the Providence mayoral race
1+ week, 2+ day ago (26+ words) Target 12 Investigator Alexandra Leslie joined 12 News This Morning with the details. Target 12 Investigator Alexandra Leslie joined 12 News This Morning with the details....
Providence community garden gains permanent home after decades of renting
1+ week, 5+ day ago (385+ words) by CATE HANEWICH, NBC 10 NEWS PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — After nearly 40 years of renting the land for a Providence community garden, a local nonprofit now owns the space. Since 1989, the Peace and Plenty Garden has given people in the community a place…...
This Rhode Island Bookstore Has Shelves You Could Spend All Day Exploring
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1689+ words) You know a bookstore is good when you walk in for one book and immediately stop keeping track of time. That’s how the afternoon disappears. In Rhode Island, this little shop has the kind of shelves that reward wandering. One…...
Watertown man, brother charged in connection with fatal Rhode Island overdose
3+ week, 1+ day ago (210+ words) A Watertown man suspected to be involved in a fatal fentanyl overdose death in Rhode Island is facing charges following an investigation, police said. Benjamin Meadows, 31, of the Oakville section of Watertown, is charged with delivery of drugs, possession with…...
Locals Say This Old-School Rhode Island Diner Serves A Cheeseburger Worth The Trip
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1738+ words) Locals don’t send you across Rhode Island for just any cheeseburger. That kind of recommendation has to be earned. So what makes a burger worth the drive? Maybe it’s the griddle. Maybe it’s that perfect hit of melted cheese meeting…...
RI Governor Democratic Primary Debate: Closing Remarks
3+ week, 4+ day ago (48+ words) Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and his Democratic primary challenger Helena Foulkes took part in a live 12 News debate on Aug. 18, 2026. Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and his Democratic primary challenger Helena Foulkes took part in a live 12 News debate…...
As municipalities across Rhode Island resist Flock cameras, McKee orders review
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1447+ words) A colleague's empty seat separated Deborah Janick from the three other members of the Tiverton Town Council present at its July 27 meeting. So too did her perspective on Flock Safety. Janick was the only no as the council voted 3-1 — with…...
Flock Camera Controversy Spurs Rhode Island Moratorium on the Plate-Reading Devices
3+ week, 5+ day ago (400+ words) As Flock cameras and other surveillance technologies spur controversy, Rhode Island is pausing installation of new cameras and studying their effects. Gov. Dan McKee on Tuesday called for a statewide pause on the installation and activation of any new automated…...