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RI Hospital doctors recall efforts to care for Brown shooting victims
2+ day, 54+ min ago (118+ words) Stephanie Lueckel, chief of trauma surgery at Rhode Island Hospital, was decorating her Christmas tree when word came of a shooting at Brown ... RI Hospital doctors recall efforts to care for Brown shooting victims "People just dropped everything to come…...
Why there's so much attention on Providence's council race, and where the candidates stand
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (108+ words) The Ward 2 special election could be a bellwether for 2026 and will affect the political balance of the City Council. Why there's so much attention on Providence's council race, and where the candidates stand Providence's Ward 2 special election is, on the…...
Providence men's basketball made easy work of Harvard in preseason finale. Here's how
2+ mon, 16+ hour ago (146+ words) PROVIDENCE " Providence men's basketball's final tune-up was just that. Oswin Erhunmwunse sparked Providence's blistering of visiting Harvard in the first 20 minutes. The big man was better than any ... Providence men's basketball made easy work of Harvard in preseason finale. Here's…...
Shanna Moakler says she was considered for 'Real Housewives of RI' but 'didn't get it"
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (115+ words) Barrington-native Shanna Moakler said she was considered for "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island," but wasn't picked. Here's what else she said. Shanna Moakler says she was considered for 'Real Housewives of RI' but 'didn't get it' Former Miss USA…...
Why are mixed-use commercial spaces hard to fill in Providence? The Avenue is looking for tenants.
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (205+ words) Ground floor commercial tenants are hard to find in Providence, and this nonprofit wants to make a deal to move a business in. Why are mixed-use commercial spaces hard to fill in Providence? The Avenue is looking for tenants. Nonprofit…...
How Providence played a role in inspiring the 'architects of American horror"
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (201+ words) Both Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft left their marks on Providence, and their footsteps can be followed there to this day. How Providence played a role in inspiring the 'architects of American horror' Editor's note: This article discusses suicide and…...
Plans reveals for rebuild of Providence's Mount Pleasant. Why they're controversial.
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (113+ words) The $110 million project would involve demolishing the south wing of Mount Pleasant High School and constructing a new, modern addition in its place. Plans reveals for rebuild of Providence's Mount Pleasant. Why they're controversial. The Providence Public School District and…...
Does Trump change how you teach the American presidency? How this RI lawmaker handles it.
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (123+ words) Rep. June Speakman has been teaching 'The American Presidency' for three decades. Trump, she says, changes how she teaches the course. Does Trump change how you teach the American presidency? How this RI lawmaker handles it. Try to imagine teaching…...
OpenDoors RI job fair applicants seek a second chance. Mark Patinkin shares their stories
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (107+ words) My last sit-down was with Christopher Taylor, who, interestingly, served three years in the Air Force as a crew chief working on cargo planes, including at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. He got out ... OpenDoors RI job fair applicants…...
This Halloween, The Providence Journal wants to hear your ghost stories
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (153+ words) Rhode Island has no shortage of famous ghost stories. There is, of course, The Conjuring House, the Burrillville farmhouse and associated haunting that spawned "The Conjuring" film and its associated movie universe. And there's White Horse Tavern, which is routinely…...