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What a Providence cop saw at Ground Zero still stays with him
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (997+ words) Tom Verdi will tell you it feels like it just happened, arriving as a cop at Ground Zero, the wreck of the towers still smoldering. Twenty-five years ago. Verdi was a Providence lieutenant then. He rose to deputy chief and…...
With Morales???s win, rent control is on the table again in Providence
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (1079+ words) PROVIDENCE — After Wednesday’s primary delivered victories for progressive candidates up and down the ballot in Providence, city leaders are all but certain to enact limits on rent increases in 2027. The Providence City Council narrowly failed to enact rent control earlier…...
Democratic Socialist Unseats Providence Mayor in Latest Primary Win for the Left
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (851+ words) State Rep. David Morales, a 27-year-old member of the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated Mayor Brett Smiley in the Democratic primary for mayor of Providence on Sept. 9, ending the incumbent’s bid for a second term in Rhode Island’s largest city....
In-Depth look into the Providence mayoral race
1+ week, 3+ day ago (26+ words) Target 12 Investigator Alexandra Leslie joined 12 News This Morning with the details. Target 12 Investigator Alexandra Leslie joined 12 News This Morning with the details....
Rhode Island incumbents are staring down a political wipeout
1+ week, 5+ day ago (673+ words) Rhode Island incumbents are staring down the possibility of a political wipeout in next week’s Democratic primary, as the governor, lieutenant governor, and mayor of Providence all face the possibility of being unseated by challengers. If Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant…...
How would Smiley, Morales make Providence more affordable? We asked. | Exclusive
2+ week, 6+ day ago (167+ words) Merriam-Webster defines "affordable," adjective, as "having a cost that is not too high." Since inflation spiked in 2022, candidates of nearly every political persuasion have put the term at the center of their campaigns. And they define it as they like....
More than 40 Rhode Island property owners file suit over 'Taylor Swift tax"
3+ week, 2+ day ago (60+ words) The so-called "Taylor Swift tax" is facing its first major legal challenge, with dozens of Rhode Island property owners arguing the state's new levy on luxury second homes is unconstitutional. The so-called "Taylor Swift tax" is facing its first major…...
Could Mark Patinkin have a night out in Providence for less than $20?
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1543+ words) My editor Lynne Sullivan gave me the best assignment I’ve had in a while. A night on the town in Providence. Just eat, buy, see and do, she said, and the paper pays for all of it. God, I love…...
RI Governor Democratic Primary Debate: Closing Remarks
3+ week, 5+ day ago (48+ words) Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and his Democratic primary challenger Helena Foulkes took part in a live 12 News debate on Aug. 18, 2026. Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and his Democratic primary challenger Helena Foulkes took part in a live 12 News debate…...
Real Housewives of Rhode Island Stars Tease ‘Special’ RHUGT Cameo
3+ week, 6+ day ago (364+ words) Real Housewives of Rhode Island stars Alicia Carmody and Jo-Ellen Tiberi discussed their upcoming appearance on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. The newcomers filmed a cameo alongside veteran Housewives. Both women described the experience as memorable and welcoming. Alicia…...