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RIPTA to reduce formerly proposed service cuts, community members weigh in

By Sanai Rashid | April 24

Over the past few weeks, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority has held public hearings across the state, giving community members the opportunity to comment on the association鈥檚 plan to reduce formerly proposed service cuts.

Sprucing up Rhode Island: RIDEM gives away over 2000 free trees

By Maya Kelly | April 23

This article is part of an Earth Month series exploring environmental issues, climate initiatives and community stakeholders throughout Providence and Rhode Island.

State senators discuss education accountability, reform at 2024 education summit

By Byron Darnton | April 23

Panelists ranging from Brown researchers to former public school students spoke Monday evening about state and school accountability at the R.I. Senate Education Summit, an event hosted by the Community College of Rhode Island and moderated by State Senators Sandra Cano (D-Pawtucket) and Hanna Gallo ...

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Brown slated to begin construction on seven-story laboratory this summer

By Mira White | April 19

The University is set to continue its expansion into Providence鈥檚 Jewelry District with the creation of a seven-story lab building on Chestnut Street. The Providence Downtown Design Review Committee greenlit the building designs in December and construction is slated to commence this summer.

Goncalves introduces ordinance requiring council approval for bike lane removals

By Ciara Meyer | April 18

After the City announced plans to remove the South Water Street bike lane in early April, City Councilor John Goncalves 鈥�13 MA 鈥�15 (Ward-1) introduced an ordinance that would require the City Council to authorize the removal of any bike lanes within the city. At a City Council meeting this Thursday, ...

Smiley鈥檚 FY 2025 budget pledges 鈥榥o increases to taxes for businesses or residents鈥�

By Tom Li and Avani Ghosh | April 17

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced a $598.6 million budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 at his Wednesday budget address to the Providence City Council. This is Smiley鈥檚 second budget proposal as mayor.

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First U.S. utility-scale offshore wind farm begins operations off the coast of Rhode Island

By Sophia Wotman | April 16

This article is part of an Earth Month series exploring environmental issues, climate initiatives and community stakeholders throughout Providence and Rhode Island.

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What鈥檚 on tap in Rhode Island鈥檚 state water system?

By Maya Kelly | April 15

This article is part of an Earth Month series exploring environmental issues, climate initiatives and community stakeholders throughout Providence and Rhode Island.

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Supreme Court case by Northeast fisheries may overturn landmark legal precedent

By Megan Chan | April 14

On Jan. 17, lawyers representing two New Jersey and Rhode Island fisheries 鈥� Loper Bright Enterprises and Relentless Inc. 鈥� petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn observer fee policies set forward by the National Marine Fishery Service to reduce overfishing.

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R.I. Senate Committee on Judiciary holds same day voter registration bill for further review

By Avani Ghosh and Megan Chan | April 11

On April 7, the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee voted to hold bill S2779, which would amend the state constitution by removing a policy that requires residents to register to vote a minimum of 30 days before a state election.

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HousingWorks RI releases manufactured homes report

By Stella Chen | April 11

In March, HousingWorks RI at Roger Williams University released an issue brief promoting Rhode Island mobile home parks as healthy and affordable. The brief also recommended cooperative resident ownership 鈥� a model in which residents retain collective, long-term and perpetually renewable leases ...

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Mayor Smiley faces backlash for South Water Street bike lane removal plan

By Ciara Meyer | April 10

Since March, the city has considered temporarily closing the South Water Street bike lane to alleviate traffic congestion from the Washington Bridge closure. On April 3, the City formally unveiled the bike lane removal proposal alongside other traffic mitigation plans.

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Like No Udder relocates to Hope Street

By Mira White | April 8

In the Fox Point neighborhood lies a special spot for vegans and ice cream enthusiasts alike. But while gearing up for the 2024 season, the vegan ice cream shop Like No Udder found itself facing property challenges.

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Save The Bay merges conservation efforts, family fun at new aquarium

By Ciara Meyer | April 8

This article is part of an Earth Month series exploring environmental issues, climate initiatives and community stakeholders throughout Providence and Rhode Island.

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Providence Flea Market relocates for 2024 summer season

By Sanai Rashid | April 2

This summer, the Providence Flea Market will relocate from its usual spot on the east bank of the Providence River to the west side of 195 District Park.

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Total eclipse for the charts

By Avani Ghosh | April 1

鈥淎 total solar eclipse will cross North America鈥� on April 8, according to NASA. Though Rhode Island will not be in the path of totality 鈥� areas where the moon will completely obscure the sun 鈥� Providence will still experience a maximum coverage of 90.9% at 3:30 p.m. according to a NASA eclipse ...

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Celebrating Earth Month? 10 ways to touch grass this April

By Tom Li | March 31

This article is part of an Earth Month series exploring environmental issues, climate initiatives and community stakeholders throughout Providence and Rhode Island.

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Housing Speaker Shekarchi introduces 15-bill package of housing bills

By Mikayla Kennedy | March 21

Earlier this month, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi introduced a 15-bill housing package that seeks to increase housing production rates in Rhode Island. The state has historically ranked low or last in the country for per-capita new home construction.

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District maintains 360 HS closure plans after PPSD board votes to halt decision

By Ciara Meyer | March 21

This Wednesday, the Providence Public School Board unanimously passed a resolution calling on the Providence Public School District and the Rhode Island Department of Education to halt the decision to close 360 High School and merge it under the Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex鈥檚 new Life Sciences ...

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Mayor Smiley pushes for noise camera installation in Providence

By Ciara Meyer | March 21

Since the beginning of his campaign, Mayor Brett Smiley has targeted noise violations. Now, Smiley is pushing for acoustic cameras across Providence to address vehicles that violate the city鈥檚 noise ordinance.