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Petition grows to save Iryna Zarutska mural in Providence, Rhode Island
14+ hour, 51+ min ago (54+ words) Chairman of the Narragansett Republican Party Anthony D'Ellena created a petition in an effort to keep the mural of Iryna Zarutska in Providence, Rhode Island. (WPRI-TV). .. Chairman of the Narragansett Republican Party Anthony D'Ellena created a petition in an effort…...
RI sues country club over illegal seawall built without permission
15+ hour, 53+ min 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…...
That shark license plate in Rhode Island? Here's how to get one - AOL
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (325+ words) Do you want to get one of those shark-themed license plates you see around Rhode Island? If you do, then it's pretty easy to order and the proceeds go to a charitable cause. The Rhode Island-based Atlantic Shark Institute, a…...
The surprising history behind RI's 401 area code " and its future
4+ day, 1+ hour 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…...
Providence puts years of losses in rearview with its third consecutive quarter of operating gains
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (409+ words) Providence's turnaround efforts are continuing to gain steam, securing the 51-hospital nonprofit a $111 million net operating income (1. 5% operating margin) for the start of 2026 and its third consecutive quarter on the right side of zero." Financial performance numbers released Monday afternoon…...
Hottest Mays in Rhode Island since 1895
13+ hour, 46+ min ago (282+ words) Climate change is driving rising temperatures and more record heat. The Earth's temperature has climbed each decade since 1880 by about. 14 degrees Fahrenheit, or roughly 2 degrees Fahrenheit total. Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Mays in Rhode Island since 1895 using…...
$393 M Warwick budget plan would raise taxes nearly 4% to cover school costs
23+ hour, 35+ min ago (491+ words) WARWICK, R. I. (WPRI) " Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi has proposed a $393 million budget for the new fiscal year, as city leaders grapple with rising costs for schools and health benefits. Picozzi submitted the 2026-27 budget plan to the City Council on May 7. The…...
Providence Public Schools could cut 100+ positions
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (64+ words) More than 100 staff positions in the Providence Public School District -- a majority of which are teachers -- are on the chopping block in the upcoming fiscal year, new budget planning documents revea. .. More than 100 staff positions in the Providence Public School…...
Street Stories Unpaved: Music One RI supporting and inspiring young artists
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (240+ words) by: Sarah Bawden, Mike Montecalvo, Johnny Villella EAST PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WPRI) " Music One RI is designed to support and educate children by cultivating their talents. The youth enrichment program, which will soon celebrate its 25th anniversary, supports and inspires young artists throughout…...
Bravo is bringing "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island" back for a season 2
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (256+ words) Get ready to see more from "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island" gang. Bravo's hit reality TV series is coming back for a second season, NBCUniversal revealed during its Upfronts presentation in New York on Monday. The New England-set show…...