R.I. governor willing to give Providence schools back to city early, with conditions
Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green said they would accelerate the timeline, targeting summer 2026 to return the state’s largest district to local control.
From IG to AI, here's what Rhode Island House Republicans want to pass this year
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island House Republicans are proposing more than 100 legislative priorities in 2025, from creating an ...
Future of Providence Place mall unveiled as receivership promises major upgrades
Many have been wondering what the future of the Providence Place Mall will look like since the mall entered into receivership ...
State leaders say Providence Public Schools could return to local control in 2026
Providence Public Schools could return to local control sometime next year if the city meets a number of expectations laid ...
The oldest public high school in Rhode Island is almost 200 years old. Here's where it is
According to the New England Historical Society, Rhode Island's oldest high school can be traced back to 1800, when Rhode Island’s General Assembly ordered every town to open public schools. While ...
Rhode Island State House lit up for ‘Breath of Hope RI’
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — If you drive by the Rhode Island State House, you may see that it is lit up in blue, purple and green. It’s lit up in recognition of “ Breath of Hope RI ,” a nonprofit ...
The number of R.I.’s Black homeowners has increased, but still lags behind national trend, report says
In 2023, 38 percent of Black residents owned their homes according to “The State of Black Rhode Island Homeownership Report.” ...
Designs unveiled for replacement of Baltimore bridge almost a year after deadly collapse
Almost a year after the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland officials on Tuesday unveiled their ...
These are NC’s healthiest cities, new study says. Where did Charlotte, Raleigh land on list?
A new study says a North Carolina city is among the healthiest in the nation, while another is one of the least-healthy. Hers ...
10 Best American Italian Restaurants You've Never Heard Of but Must Visit
These under-the-radar Italian restaurants serve up handmade pasta, rich sauces, and unforgettable flavors. Discover where to ...
Providence nightlife generates almost $1B a year, but are businesses in trouble?
PROVIDENCE – Between the city’s restaurants, bars, nightclubs, theaters and performance venues, Providence nightlife ...
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6 Massive Flea Markets In Rhode Island That Are Too Good To Pass Up
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourselves for the Jekyll and Hyde of Rhode Island markets – the Plainfield Pike Farmers Market & Flea Market in Johnston. It’s a Saturday farmer’s market by day, Sunday ...