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Controversial Providence mural finds new home on Federal Hill
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (574+ words) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) " The controversial unfinished mural that will soon be removed from the side of a Providence nightclub has found a new home. Francois Karam, the owner of Opa Restaurant, confirmed that he is allowing artist'Ian Gaudreau to paint his…...
‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ star Kelsey Swanson explains ‘unorthodox’ relationships with 2 ‘wonderful’ boyfriends
6+ hour, 11+ min ago (421+ words) Real Housewives of Rhode Island" star Kelsey Swanson is explaining how she juggles her unorthodox" relationships with two boyfriends. During the show's premiere Thursday, Swanson explains that her primary partner, whom she lives with, dates multiple people" and lives in…...
Who are the ‘Real Housewives’ of Rhode Island?
13+ hour, 6+ min ago (430+ words) CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) " "In Rhode Island, everyone knows everyone," a cast member quips in the first trailer released for "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island," a new series that premiered Thursday, April 2, on Bravo. But for those of us who don't…...
Controversial rent stabilization ordinance clears first pass before Providence City Council
14+ hour, 57+ min ago (792+ words) A proposed rent stabilization ordinance that would cap annual rent increases in Providence at 4% for certain properties in the capital city has secured the first of two votes needed before it can head to the mayor's desk. The Providence City…...
Real Housewives of Rhode Island Feels Like Old-School Bravo (Complimentary)
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (967+ words) So, I turned on the Real Housewives of Rhode Island, which premiered this week, and what I found shocked me. Dear reader, it's good. I'm talking original Housewives-level good. As soon as I hit play, ... After a week reporting live…...
Providence councilors pass historic rent control ordinance in first vote
6+ hour, 31+ min ago (92+ words) The ordinance must be approved a second time by simple majority before being sent to Providence Mayor Brett Smiley's desk, who plans to veto it. If that happens, the council will have 30 days to override the veto with a two-thirds…...
Real Housewives of Rhode Island premieres
11+ hour, 44+ min ago (183+ words) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) " The highly anticipated new series, "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island," premiered at 9 p.m. Thursday. Local businesses across the state held watch parties for the reality show's debut on national television. One event even had Congressman Seth Magaziner in…...
5 things you won't believe from 'The Real Housewives of RI' premiere
22+ hour, 3+ min ago (442+ words) "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island" is finally here. Here are five things you won't believe were said during the series premiere of "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island." One of the first things Liz "Cannabis Queen" McGraw shared about…...
Providence councilors pass historic rent-control ordinance in first vote
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (123+ words) The Providence City Council approved a controversial rent-control ordinance Thursday night in a 9-6 vote, but one more vote needs to be held before the measure is sent to Mayor Brett Smiley's desk, who plans to veto it. The Providence City…...
How to watch ‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ premiere for free: Cast, time
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (631+ words) Small state, big personalities. The twelfth installment of "The Real Housewives" franchise is here " it's time to meet "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island." Officially announced in May 2025, "RHORI" follows eight women in the Ocean State with "deep roots" and…...