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Providence police chief, oversight panel at odds over records access
21+ hour, 41+ min ago (851+ words) As a police civilian oversight authority neared its goal of gaining Providence City Council approval for improved access to police-controlled information, the city's police chief intensified his public criticism on Wednesday, June 3. Col. Oscar L. Perez Jr. said a lack of…...
Clergy sex abuse bill passes RI Senate on unanimous vote. What's next
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (107+ words) The Rhode Island Senate unanimously passed legislation to allow victims of clergy sex abuse to sue the institutions that failed to protect them. The bill provides a two-year window for victims to. .. Clergy sex abuse bill passes RI Senate on…...
Most popular girl names in the 50s in Rhode Island - AOL
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (768+ words) Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 50s in Rhode Island using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born. Joyce is a name of Latin origin meaning…...
Lawmakers repeal a pro-slavery amendment Rhode Island backed 165 years ago
7+ hour, 8+ min ago (960+ words) Daniel Trafford can rattle off dates of Civil War battles and publications down to the month and day without hesitation. But the State House publicist and history buff had no idea Rhode Island lawmakers attempted to prevent the Civil War…...
Providence police chief, oversight panel at odds over records access - AOL
21+ hour, 41+ min ago (869+ words) As a police civilian oversight authority neared its goal of gaining Providence City Council approval for improved access to police-controlled information, the city's police chief intensified his public criticism on Wednesday, June 3. Col. Oscar L. Perez Jr. said a lack of…...
Smiley, Morales spar in first debate for Providence mayor
1+ day, 5+ min ago (106+ words) Incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley and state Rep. David Morales faced off in their first debate this week, clashing over issues from rent control to pensions. The roughly one-hour debate was hosted by The Boston Globe Rhode Island as an episode…...
Providence East Side home sells for $3. 23 M, second-highest city sale of 2026
1+ day, 50+ min ago (329+ words) PROVIDENCE " A Spanish Revival home on Providence's East Side recently sold for $3. 23 million, making it the second-highest residential sale in the city so far this year, according to Residential Properties Ltd. , citing Rhode Island Statewide Multiple Listing Service data. Energy…...
RI Senate approves bill reviving expired clergy abuse lawsuits
21+ hour, 15+ min ago (721+ words) Two days after Senate leaders pledged their support, the chamber approved legislation that would open the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence and other institutions to sex-abuse lawsuits. Senators voted 37-0 Wednesday to approve an amended bill sponsored by Sen. Mark Mc…...
RI bill: Campaign cash can be used for home security
22+ hour, 2+ min ago (36+ words) Last September, state police swarmed the East Providence home of newly minted Rhode Island Senate President Val Lawson. Last September, state police swarmed the East Providence home of newly minted Rhode Island Senate President Val Lawson....
How George Washington's time in Rhode Island shaped the USA
22+ hour, 2+ min ago (52+ words) George Washington first visited Rhode Island in 1781 when he was strategizing with French allies during the Revolutionary War. 12 News Reporter Erica Ricci shares more. George Washington first visited Rhode Island in 1781 when he was strategizing with French allies during the…...