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Smiley, Morales spar in first Democratic primary debate of Providence mayor's race
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (1169+ words) PROVIDENCE " In their first head-to-head debate, incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley and his challenger, state Representative David Morales, sparred on rent control, snow removal, immigration enforcement and their records, as both men seek the Democratic nomination in a race that has…...
Taylor Swift Not Tying the Knot in Rhode Island, Senator Says
20+ hour, 29+ min ago (47+ words) Taylor Swift wedding rumors are sweeping Rhode Island, but Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says not so fast. Items up for auction include several Banksy art pieces and "Friends" scripts. "We employed hundreds. .. Taylor Swift wedding rumors are sweeping Rhode Island, but…...
Liz Mc Graw Branded "Monster" by Real Housewives of Rhode Island Castmate - AOL
15+ hour, 37+ min ago (301+ words) During the most recent episodes of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, breakout star Liz Mc Graw came in hot and made Alicia Carmody cry. During a car ride to Boston, she bashed Alicia for claiming that she was "homeless…...
Liz Mc Graw Branded "Monster" by Real Housewives of Rhode Island Castmate
16+ hour, 9+ min ago (301+ words) During the most recent episodes of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, breakout star Liz Mc Graw came in hot and made Alicia Carmody cry. During a car ride to Boston, she bashed Alicia for claiming that she was "homeless…...
Taylor Swift Might Not Get Married in Rhode Island After Giving the Location a "Pass," Senator Says
23+ hour, 6+ min ago (451+ words) The countdown to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's summer nuptials is underway, but there might be a change in the venue. Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse isn't sure that Swift and Kelce, both 36, are getting hitched in his New England…...
Rhode Island has a primary care problem. Health Insurance Commissioner Cory King has a plan.
21+ hour, 36+ min ago (1118+ words) An initial wellness exam for the state's primary care landscape published by the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner on Monday found fewer Rhode Islanders have a personal doctor they can turn to for non-urgent health concerns compared with a…...
Sidewalks in this Providence neighborhood are getting a $6 M makeover
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (54+ words) If you've walked down Benefit Street, you know the sidewalks are treacherous. This overhaul is looking to fix them. Sidewalks in this Providence neighborhood are getting a $6 M makeover PROVIDENCE " Benefit Street is among Providence's most historical, shaded and tourist-frequented....
Sugar discs and Rhody dogs. Time for new names for RI's iconic foods
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (42+ words) I'm suddenly inspired to propose new names for Rhode Island brands. Because of what just happened to scup. Scup is one of the state's biggest fishery catches. But it doesn't exist anymore. At least in its marine fisheries name....
Report underscores the numbers behind RI's primary care crisis
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (464+ words) Access to primary care remains elusive for many Rhode Islanders, particularly lower-income families and Hispanics, according to a report from the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner. The report, released Monday, June 1, underscores the importance of primary care in the…...
It's a big day for high school sports in RI. Here's Sunday's schedule
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (203+ words) After Saturday's rainout, Sunday is going to be a big day for high school sports across Rhode Island as teams try and earn themselves spots in their respective championship games or keep their season. .. It's a big day for high…...