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Sidewalks in this Providence neighborhood are getting a $6 M makeover
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (54+ words) If you've walked down Benefit Street, you know the sidewalks are treacherous. This overhaul is looking to fix them. Sidewalks in this Providence neighborhood are getting a $6 M makeover PROVIDENCE " Benefit Street is among Providence's most historical, shaded and tourist-frequented....
It's a big day for high school sports in RI. Here's Sunday's schedule
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (203+ words) After Saturday's rainout, Sunday is going to be a big day for high school sports across Rhode Island as teams try and earn themselves spots in their respective championship games or keep their season. .. It's a big day for high…...
Arrest made after wounded man walks into Providence hospital
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (89+ words) A 37-year-old man was arrested after another man arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound. Byron Perez faces charges including assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm without a. .. Arrest made after wounded man walks into Providence…...
Why RI is one of the last states to ban hands-free fueling
1+ week, 2+ day ago (810+ words) Do a Reddit search for hold-open clips on gas pumps in Rhode Island and you'll find some lengthy discussions about whether they're allowed in the state and if any gas stations actually have them. Apparently, people really care about the…...
RI sues to block Kalshi and Polymarket over sports betting
1+ week, 5+ day ago (237+ words) Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is suing online prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket in legal actions accusing the sites of conducting illegal sports betting. The lawsuit was not unexpected after the state lottery began investigating the prediction markets in…...
RIDE announces plans to return Providence schools this July
1+ week, 5+ day ago (93+ words) The RI Department of Education now plans to return Providence schools to local control this July, a surprise change from its earlier 2027 proposal. The Rhode Island Department of Education, in a surprise move, is signaling that it plans to return…...
Providence police seek public's help in finding missing man, 76
1+ week, 6+ day ago (87+ words) The Providence police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 73-year-old man who "suffers from mental health conditions.". .. Providence police seek public's help in finding missing man, 76 The Providence police are asking for the public's help in…...
Appeals court rejects bid to block RI Hospital's release of records
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (736+ words) A federal appeals court in Boston on May 19 refused to block Rhode Island Hospital from turning over to a Texas judge medical records for young patients being treated for gender dysphoria. The 1st U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Rhode Island…...
RI sues country club over illegal seawall built without permission
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (74+ words) The Rhode Island Attorney General is suing Quidnessett Country Club to remove an unpermitted seawall. The club built the 600-foot wall in 2023 without approval from state or federal regulators. State. .. The office of Attorney General Peter Neronha is suing Quidnessett…...
The surprising history behind RI's 401 area code " and its future
3+ week, 4+ day ago (66+ words) In 1944, NYNEX implemented a policy requiring Rhode Islanders to dial the familiar 401 area code to make in-state toll calls. That meant that a Providence resident who wanted to call Newport had to. .. The surprising history behind RI's 401 area code " and…...