Rhode Island House Speaker K. Shekarchi has introduced a legislative package to combat the housing crisis in Rhode Island.
Last month, OpenDoors RI opened a warming center which provides meals, support services and a detox program entry.
Reparations budget signed last November offers to start addressing Providence鈥檚 racial wealth and equity gaps, but has its limitations, activists said.
To run a business, 鈥測ou have to be willing to put yourself out there,鈥� Julia Broome, owner of Kin Southern Table + Bar said.
Fane Tower will not be constructed following litigation delays and community pushback.
Bill responds to constituent concerns about police accountability.
The University expands financial aid program to promote equity and increase enrollment of PPSD students.
On Thursday, the Rhode Island Zero Waste Coalition advocated for a 鈥渂ottle bill.鈥�
Rhode Island experts discuss the impact of the potential approval of naloxone for over-the-counter use.
On March 8, the Providence City Council hosted an event featuring local women-owned businesses, poetry and a panel discussion on how the pandemic affected the mental health of women and teen girls.
For the third consecutive year, Rep. Steve Casey (D-Woonsocket) has introduced a bill that would allow Rhode Island firefighters and police officers diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder to receive pay for injury on duty and made eligible to apply for a disability pension.
After several tumultuous months for RIPTA, Senator Dominick Ruggerio calls for resignation of RIPTA CEO, merger with RIDOT and Senate oversight hearing.
Students reacted to Ganko Ittetsu Ramen鈥檚 permanent closing.
The University鈥檚 payment agreements to Providence are up for renegotiation this year.
Providence鈥檚 Department of Art, Culture and Tourism launched its cultural plan at the City鈥檚 annual Pell Lecture on Arts and Humanities Wednesday. The plan, titled 鈥淧VDx2031: A Cultural Plan for Culture Shift,鈥� outlines 鈥渟trategies and recommendations for strengthening arts, culture and ...
On Monday night at 5:01 p.m., the Providence Fire Department was dispatched to 257 Thayer Street 鈥� an off-campus apartment complex that primarily serves University students 鈥� in response to reports of a gaseous odor, according to an incident report reviewed by The Herald.
Art and history exhibitions at local libraries, museums and other organizations aim to empower and educate Black communities.
A lawsuit from a former professor at the Alpert Medical School alleging gender discrimination and a hostile work environment was moved from state to federal court Friday, according to court filings reviewed by The Herald.
Rep. David Cicilline '83, D-R.I., announced on Feb. 21 that he is leaving Congress.
Officials share plans, concerns for education under new mayoral administration.
