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City of Providence to name square after 2021 shooting victim
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (68+ words) The council will vote on a resolution to name the intersection of Olney Street and North Main Street, "Miya Brophy-Baermann Square," who was shot and killed on Olney Street in August of 2021. The council will vote on a resolution to…...
Mount Pleasant High School counselor named Rhode Island’s 2026 Counselor of the Year
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (90+ words) by ALEXIS ROSSI, NBC 10 NEWS PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) " Educators and students celebrated a counselor at Mount Pleasant High School in Providence who was chosen as Rhode Island's 2026 School Counselor of the Year. The visit on Wednesday was a surprise for counselor…...
East Providence swears in Rapoza as police chief, promotes 18 others
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (118+ words) Michael J. Rapoza was sworn in as chief of police and 18 others received promotions during a ceremony overseen by East Providence Mayor Roberto DaSilva. East Providence swears in Rapoza as police chief, promotes 18 others Mayor Roberto DaSilva said the promotions were…...
New Providence orchestrates 4th-quarter rally & coach adds name to elite state list
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (609+ words) An undersized and inexperienced New Providence team has had to fight hard every game, every quarter, every possession just to stay competitive throughout this season. Even with optimal effort, this squad with no starter above six foot has found most…...
Rhode Island Bars And Restaurants Push Back On Proposal To Ban Hemp THC Drink Sales
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (1138+ words) Rhode Island Bars And Restaurants Push Back On Proposal To Ban Hemp THC Drink Sales Virginia Senators Approve Bill To Let Patients Access Medical Marijuana In Hospitals After Federal Rescheduling Oklahoma Attorney General Warns That State Would Need To "Reimburse…...
Providence Place mall is on 2026 endangered properties list
6+ hour, 4+ min ago (44+ words) The Providence Preservation Society released its annual most endangered properties list on Wednesday. Tom Brady is going to stay impartial Sunday. This year's Pro Bowl had it all: a left tackle ... The Providence Preservation Society released its annual most endangered…...
RI‑filmed rom-com ‘The Roaring Game’ hits theaters as Winter Olympics begin
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (240+ words) What better way to get ready for the Winter Olympics than to head to the movies and watch a rom-com filmed in Rhode Island that revolves around the sports of hockey and curling? "The Roaring Game," from East Greenwich's Verdi…...
In Rhode Island, the governor’s race can finally begin - The Boston Globe
16+ hour, 15+ min ago (483+ words) Rhod Island can finally exhale. The longest campaign that never was is finally over. House Speaker Joe Shekarchi announced Tuesday that he won't run for governor this year, ending a long flirtation that padded his campaign war chest, fed the…...
Why this 200-year-old RI twine company's product might be in your body
18+ hour, 14+ min ago (834+ words) HOPKINTON " What do squash, fishing and surgery have in common? Here's a hint: There's one thread that ties them all together. If you've ever had stitches, there's a good chance the doctor sewed you up with sutures made by a…...
How renters and landlords on the Providence City Council are grappling with the rent control plan - The Boston Globe
21+ hour, 19+ min ago (885+ words) PROVIDENCE " When Miguel Sanchez went looking for a new apartment after a breakup, he realized he couldn't afford a one-bedroom by himself, despite having a full-time salary at a nonprofit, plus part-time pay as a Providence city councilor. He opted…...