2+ week, 5+ day ago  (691+ words) Providence was ascendant in January 1913 when'Mayor Joseph Gainer took office'with plans to make the city bigger and better and relieve its streets of perpetual congestion from streetcars, horses, pedestrians and even a few newfangled automobiles. Inspired by Boston's success with…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (93+ words) With the $18 million state loan guarantee, the Centurion Foundation expects to sell $87 million in tax-exempt hospital bonds by the end of February. RI lawmakers pass $18M rescue package for CharterCARE hospitals The Rhode Island General Assembly on Feb. 10 approved an $18 million…...

1+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1497+ words) After years of fairly mild storms, Providence is struggling to cope with a heavy dumping of snow that continues to block sidewalks, parking spaces and bus shelters, and has turned roads into one-way streets. Some residents are voicing frustration with…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (113+ words) Gov. Dan McKee's budget proposes delaying climate goals to provide ratepayer relief from high energy costs. Democratic primary rivals have criticized the proposal but have not offered specific ... Power play: RI candidates on utility bills and McKee's rate relief plan…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (358+ words) We've marked this story'free'to all users in the interest of public safety. Please consider supporting local journalists covering the community through a'subscription. With a major snow storm predicted to hit Rhode Island starting Sunday, Jan. 25, a number of cancellations have…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (745+ words) This tool compares housing options, affordability, and lifestyle costs for buyers across Rhode Island. PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ " Houzeo, America's best home buying and selling website, has announced the launch of its Cost of Living Calculator, broadening…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (539+ words) A cold weather advisory has been issued for all of Rhode Island from 10 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday as temperatures are set to hit a dangerous chill. "Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected," the National Weather Service advisory says....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (148+ words) Are you excited to retire but can't figure out a good city or town to settle down in RI? Warwick might be your best choice. Warwick was named the best place in Rhode Island to retire in 2026. Here's why Do…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (374+ words) The Providence Friars (9-9, 2-5 Big East) visit the Marquette Golden Eagles (6-13, 1-7) Monday on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tip-off from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is set for 6 p.m. ET (FS1). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA basketball odds around the Providence vs. Marquette…...