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Rhode Island men's basketball extends slide with loss to St. Joseph's
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (111+ words) The Hawks mustered just enough offense to hold off the Rams at the Ryan Center in an Atlantic 10 rock fight on Feb. 28. Rhode Island men's basketball extends slide with loss to St. Joseph's SOUTH KINGSTOWN " Whatever hopes the University of…...
Providence almost had a subway system 100 years ago. Why it went nowhere
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (102+ words) Providence drew up plans as far back as 1913, inspired by the success of Boston's historic subway line. Here's why it never went anywhere. Providence almost had a subway system 100 years ago. Why it went nowhere Providence was ascendant in January…...
These bills would protect immigrants, limit how ICE operates in RI. How they work.
2+ week, 5+ day ago (780+ words) The Rhode Island State House spotlight has turned to the lasting images of masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement'agents barreling past security at a Rhode Island courthouse, wrongfully targeting a student intern and threatening to break the car windows of a…...
Wednesday was a night to remember for Providence basketball. Here's why.
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1025+ words) PROVIDENCE - The AMP was quiet. Fans - at least three of them - wore paper bags on their heads. The game wasn't pretty and for nearly 40 minutes, it looked like another disappointing night in a disappointing season for the Providence College men's…...
RI‑filmed rom-com ‘The Roaring Game’ hits theaters as Winter Olympics begin
3+ week, 5+ day ago (240+ words) What better way to get ready for the Winter Olympics than to head to the movies and watch a rom-com filmed in Rhode Island that revolves around the sports of hockey and curling? "The Roaring Game," from East Greenwich's Verdi…...
From grocery stores to grand juries, what RI's top office-holders want.
1+ mon, 18+ hour ago (1605+ words) So much legislation. So many conflicting arguments. Will this be the year Rhode Island's part-time lawmakers find the time and political will to tackle things such as: Alleged price gouging by corporate grocery stores? Perceived threats to voter rights? The…...
RI businesses close, students plan walkout for National Shutdown/ICE Out protests
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (352+ words) A nationwide protest against the Trump administration's immigration actions and the killing of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents had a significant presence in Rhode Island on Jan. 30, including a sizeable protest planned at the State House that…...
RI Republican Party elects new leader in close vote. What to know.
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (168+ words) CRANSTON " Rhode Island Republicans elected Allyn Meyers of Tiverton their new state party chairman on Thursday, Jan. 29. Meyers, a former state Senate candidate, defeated Ken Naylor, 85-74, in a vote of the state party's Central Committee at the Shriners Imperial Room…...
Need a date night? These are RI's most romantic restaurants
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (962+ words) With the right person, a delicious meal and nice people bringing you food and drink, any restaurant can become the perfect romantic destination. The food can be pizza, sandwiches or Beef Wellington, it doesn't matter. It's ultimately a combination of…...
Closings, cancellations and delays in RI due to Sunday, Monday snowstorm
1+ mon, 1+ 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…...