Providence Local News

Mayor-elect David Morales, following his recent election as Providence’s mayor for 2027, announced an 11-member transition team comprising City Councilors, political figures, nonprofit leaders, and community advocates. Morales emphasized the start of building…

A woman has raised concerns about a Rhode Island Supreme Court nominee's views on abortion, referencing a past personal relationship with him. She sent an email to the leaders of the House and Senate judiciary committees prior to the nominee's confirmation hea…

Rhode Island State Senator Sam Bell has urged Governor McKee to grant a full and unconditional pardon to his constituent, Chansareth Hong, who faces deportation to Cambodia by November 14. Hong, a Providence resident for nearly 50 years, came to the U.S. as an…

David Morales, the mayor-elect of Providence, is set to become the youngest mayor in the city's history. As he begins the transition to City Hall, Morales has outlined his priorities for the Providence Police Department. He intends to implement reforms aimed a…

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…

Bob DaSilva has been reelected as the mayor of East Providence following a nonpartisan election. He successfully defeated his challenger, Patricio "Vally" Pinto, securing another term in office. The election results reaffirm DaSilva's leadership and continued…

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…

Providence voters are set to elect a new mayor in an upcoming election featuring Democrat David Morales and Republican Dave Talan as the main candidates. The race highlights a contest between Morales, representing the Democratic Party, and Talan, the Republica…

In an op-ed addressing Providence’s future, Barry Fain and Steven Triedman express concerns ahead of the mayoral election, focusing on Democratic Socialist candidate David Morales and his close ties to former Mayor Jorge Elorza. They caution that Morales's vic…

Aram Garabedian, a well-known businessman and political figure from Rhode Island, died on Friday morning at the age of 91. Throughout his life, Garabedian made significant contributions to the local business community and was active in the political sphere. Hi…