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2+ week, 37+ min ago  (397+ words) New The Real Housewives of Rhode Island star Kelsey Swanson is addressing the claim she was once a sex worker. "Had to comment on this one " never have been an escort," Swanson wrote in the comments section of a Saturday,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (141+ words) The ordinance would cap rent increases at 4% a year Landlords say it would stymie development Rents have drastically increased since the pandemic PROVIDENCE " For six hours, hundreds of residents. .. Providence rent stabilization gets its first hearing. Here's what happened. Mayor…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (453+ words) PROVIDENCE " The Providence City Council passed a rent stabilization ordinance for the second time, sending it to Mayor Brett Smiley, who has repeatedly promised a veto. The ordinance passed 9-6, 21 minutes into the meeting. To override a veto, the "ayes" needed…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1023+ words) A proposal to outlaw the sale of invasive plants in Rhode Island is drawing enthusiastic support from environmentalists, amateur gardeners and professional horticulturalists. Dozens submitted written testimony or spoke in favor of legislation introduced by Rep. Jennifer Boylan, D-Barrington, at…...

10+ hour, 30+ min ago  (864+ words) A renowned actor, sports figure from the playing field and boardroom and tech executives behind some of the Internet advances we have grown to take for granted are among the luminaries who will give commencement speeches and receive honorary degrees…...

2+ hour, 34+ min ago  (417+ words) Kelsey Swanson is bringing authenticity to the new season of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. The reality TV newcomer and former beauty queen won over fans by living unapologetically on camera and confronting those who questioned her. Swanson speaks…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (645+ words) Black History Month often centers on America's largest cities. But smaller and mid-size cities have plenty to offer. Black History Month often centers on America's largest cities. But some of the most powerful, under-told stories of African American resilience, innovation,…...

5+ hour, 42+ min ago  (351+ words) A federal judge on Friday tossed the Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit aiming to force Rhode Island to hand over its voter information as part of the Trump administration's push to acquire voter data from several states. Rhode Island U. S. District…...

1+ day, 38+ min ago  (483+ words) 4/18/2026 1: 13: 00 AM | Softball STORRS, Conn. "The UConn softball team had their 11-game win streak snapped on Friday night, falling to the Providence Friars, 7-6 at Burrill Family Field. The Huskies move to 12-4 in BIG EAST play and 21-23 overall this season. Freshman Caprice…...

17+ hour, 4+ min ago  (280+ words) Whatever consternation that might have been building'among Providence men's basketball fans about the absence of big men on next year's roster should lessen after Friday night. Page makes'it a pair of paint commits for the'Friars'in three days after a heavy…...