A UMass Dartmouth football player was fatally stabbed and another player was injured in an incident outside Mezzo Lounge on Charles Street in Providence, Rhode Island, shortly after midnight on Saturday. Providence Police reported that the club was overcrowded…
David Morales, the Democratic nominee for Providence mayor and a state representative, has expressed his desire to reschedule PVDFest to take place during the summer months. Morales believes that holding the festival in summer would be more beneficial for the…
State Representative David Morales, the Democratic nominee for Providence mayor, gave his first televised interview following his unexpected victory in the primary election. During the interview, Morales addressed the issue of rent control in Providence, stati…
Two men were arrested in Providence after police discovered a firearm and drugs during a car search last week. Detectives conducting the search found the illegal items, leading to the charges against the individuals. The investigation is ongoing as authorities…
Gina Raimondo, the former governor of Rhode Island and U.S. secretary of commerce, has been named a senior fellow at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs. In her new role, Raimondo will engage with the university community o…
A majority of the incoming Providence City Council members have expressed support for rent stabilization measures. This marks a significant stance on housing policy as the city faces ongoing concerns about affordability and rising rents. The councilors’ backin…
Rhode Island has implemented a new “Non-Owner Occupied Property Tax,” dubbed the “Taylor Swift Tax” after the pop star’s Watch Hill estate, targeting luxury properties left vacant for much of the year. On September 15, over 350 Providence properties valued abo…
Local artist Sophie Foulkes, currently a Creative Fellow at the Providence Public Library (PPL), explores the layered histories of Rhode Island’s landscapes in her exhibition "By the Fall of the Waters," on display at PPL’s Joan T. Boghossian Gallery through S…
Roger Williams Park Conservancy is hosting Walktober Month to encourage visitors to enjoy the beauty of fall while staying active. Participants can join Walktober walks throughout Roger Williams Park and track their steps using a free downloadable Strava app.…
A new report from United Way reveals that nearly 40% of households in Rhode Island are struggling to afford basic necessities. This financial hardship persists even though many residents hold one or more jobs, highlighting ongoing economic challenges in the st…
A former employee of Bradley Hospital appeared in court Thursday morning facing charges of child abuse. The individual is accused of assaulting a 10-year-old patient at the facility earlier this year. Details about the nature of the alleged assault or the iden…
Providence’s downtown skatepark on Adrian Hall Way is not permanently closed but will remain inaccessible until renovations to the adjacent Trinity Repertory Company Theater are completed, expected by June 2027. In April 2025, the Providence City Council appro…
