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Real Housewives will bring the RI accent to television. But what is it, exactly?
13+ hour, 4+ min ago (335+ words) The Real Housewives of Rhode Island premiere on April 2 on Bravo will bring the wonders of the Rhode Island accent to households across the country. But what exactly is a Rhode Island accent? Is it just a New York accent?...
Can Providence basketball right the ship at Villanova? What to know
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (292+ words) Tuesday night brought'a career measuring stick for Kim English.' It was his 50th'regular season Big East game as head coach at Providence. The'Friars'pushed to the finish but'couldn't'overcome No. 2 Connecticut, an 87-81 road loss at Gampel Pavilion that adds to the program's…...
Who will be the next RI Family Court judges? Selection committee releases short list.
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (651+ words) PROVIDENCE " Family Court magistrates are looking to move up the ranks to two lifetime judgeships. The Judicial Nominating Commission on Sept. 9 sent Gov. Dan McKee two lists of potential nominees for Family Court seats left vacant by the retirements of…...
No murders, fewer guns: Providence’s 2025 crime stats paints a hopeful picture
8+ 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…...