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Fewer than half of Providence apartments would be rent-controlled under current proposal, city estimates - The Boston Globe
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (1155+ words) PROVIDENCE " If the Providence City Council implements its rent stabilization plan later this year, it's possible that fewer than 44 percent of apartments in the city would actually be rent-controlled, the city's chief financial officer said this week. The newly-calculated estimate,…...
A popular Providence restaurant canceled reservations, cut staff, and abruptly shut down. What happened? - The Boston Globe
1+ week, 1+ day ago (557+ words) PROVIDENCE " On Feb. 2, June Rose was excited for their dinner plans when things started to unravel. An unexpected email hit his inbox: His reservation for five at CRU PVD in Providence had been canceled. There was no warning or explanation…...
Providence community left reeling after four children are accused of murder: ‘Something we can’t understand’ - The Boston Globe
2+ week, 1+ day ago (730+ words) PROVIDENCE " In the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence, there's one question everyone is asking: How could this have happened? Four boys, ages 11 and 12, are charged with murder after police say they punched and kicked 51-year-old Rony Alonso while out after dark…...
In Rhode Island, the governor’s race can finally begin - The Boston Globe
2+ week, 2+ day ago (483+ words) Rhod Island can finally exhale. The longest campaign that never was is finally over. House Speaker Joe Shekarchi announced Tuesday that he won't run for governor this year, ending a long flirtation that padded his campaign war chest, fed the…...
How renters and landlords on the Providence City Council are grappling with the rent control plan - The Boston Globe
2+ week, 2+ day ago (885+ words) PROVIDENCE " When Miguel Sanchez went looking for a new apartment after a breakup, he realized he couldn't afford a one-bedroom by himself, despite having a full-time salary at a nonprofit, plus part-time pay as a Providence city councilor. He opted…...
In Providence, more than a thousand people protest ICE killings, violence - The Boston Globe
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (768+ words) PROVIDENCE " Protesters crowded the streets and plaza in front of the Rhode Island State House in the bitter cold on Friday to rally against federal immigration enforcement, calling for the abolition of ICE and justice for Renee Good and Alex…...
Providence races to clear snow ahead of second possible weekend storm - The Boston Globe
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (584+ words) PROVIDENCE " With a nor'easter potentially impacting New England this weekend, Providence is still struggling to remove snow from last week's winter storm, and facing complaints from residents about uncleared roads, sidewalks and parking lanes. "I've heard loud and clear from…...
Winter storm cleanup: Exotic lizard found on snow-covered street in Providence - The Boston Globe
3+ week, 18+ hour ago (804+ words) It's not uncommon for nor'easters to rain cats and dogs. But now one Providence man can say he's seen it snow lizards. Frank Hardy, a 54-year-old construction worker, woke up Tuesday morning to survey his snow-covered driveway, after the aftermath…...
❄️ 🛷 Rhode Island’s must-visit sledding spots - The Boston Globe
3+ week, 4+ day ago (338+ words) Let's start with the obvious: If you're a school leader who is forcing kids to do virtual learning today, you deserve to be heckled worse than Kim English after the Friars' embarrassing loss to Georgetown over the weekend. Rhode Island…...
Major winter storm to slam southern New England with up to 24 inches of snow - The Boston Globe
3+ week, 5+ day ago (539+ words) A visible winter storm has begun to move in on southern New England, and safe to say it's time to turn on the fireplace, bundle up, and prepare to shovel or check on a neighbor who might need a hand....