Providence Local News

Providence city, state, and federal officials gathered at City Hall to honor the city’s veterans in a ceremony held on the third floor. The event, led by President Pro Tempore Juan Pichardo of Ward 9, recognized the sacrifices and contributions of veterans fro…

Providence Mayor-elect Brett Smiley Morales has announced the appointment of 135 members to his transition team, following the earlier introduction of 11 transition co-chairs on Wednesday. This large and diverse group is tasked with helping facilitate a smooth…

In May 2006, the City of Providence passed an ordinance prohibiting investments in companies that generate revenue for the Sudanese government, support its backers, or are complicit in the Darfur genocide. This action aligned with the U.S. Darfur Peace and Acc…

In the competitive Elmwood Ward 9 City Council race, incumbent Juan Pichardo defeated independent challenger Diego Tomas Arene-Morley, securing 56% of the vote to Arene-Morley’s 42%. This contest marked a rematch of their 2022 election, with Pichardo narrowly…

Providence voters have approved Question 7, a ballot measure requiring the city to divest from all investments connected to Israel. The referendum, which sparked significant debate, mandates that the city remove any financial holdings linked to Israeli compani…

David Morales has been elected as the new mayor of Providence, defeating his Republican opponent, Dave Talan, in the recent election held on Tuesday. The victory marks a significant political event for the city, as Morales will now assume leadership and overse…

In the 2026 Rhode Island midterm election, voters decided on several key ballot questions. The results revealed which measures were approved and which were rejected, shaping the state's policy landscape for the coming years. Although the article does not speci…

In Providence, the most Democratic city in Rhode Island, independent candidates are challenging the political status quo in the upcoming election. Despite the city’s strong Democratic dominance, several independents are running, motivated by dissatisfaction wi…

A former staffer for Governor Dan McKee has won a free-speech lawsuit after being dismissed from his position in 2023. The staffer, who also served as a Providence city councilor, challenged his termination on the grounds that it violated his First Amendment r…

David Morales, a candidate for Providence mayor, shared his plans and priorities during a recent interview. He addressed the future of the city’s superintendent of schools, indicating his interest in education leadership and potential changes. Morales also dis…

Rhode Island has filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of facilitating the creation, optimization, and distribution of scam advertisements on its platforms. The state claims that Meta profited from these fraudulent ads while misleading the public…

The vacant 4.6-acre lot in South Providence, formerly home to the Rhode Island Urban League headquarters, has become a focal point of community frustration as the City of Providence nears a redevelopment proposal deadline. The Urban League building was demolis…