Fare-free R-Line pilot ends, future of no fare program unclear
By Hadley Carr | October 12The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority recently concluded its 13-month pilot program to offer free rides to passengers on the R-line.
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority recently concluded its 13-month pilot program to offer free rides to passengers on the R-line.
The third annual Taste of Thayer event, held Wednesday evening, showcased local businesses while also raising funds to support the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
Demonstrators gathered outside of the Rhode Island State House to protest the end of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority鈥檚 fare-free R-Line pilot program.
The spending plan, crafted by the Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council, funds a wide array of projects statewide.
Gabe Amo and Gerry Leonard addressed IRA and their thoughts on transitioning to renewables.
Protestors interrupt Mayor Smiley鈥檚 PVDFest celebration, demand investigation into ACI conditions
Brown is set to pay an average of $8.7 million annually to Providence before possible deductions.
Providence鈥檚 City Council announced the formation of a nine-member special tax commission to investigate the city鈥檚 current revenue streams and tax laws, and to consider possible alternative revenue streams on September 7th.
Sojourner House, a Providence-based nonprofit, has received one of eight grants as part of a new program from the Department of Justice鈥檚 Office on Violence Against Women, allowing the organization to provide more extensive legal services.
The Eviction Prevention Assistance Program, a successor of RentReliefR.I., ended Aug. 31. The program was funded by the remnants of $200 million in federal dollars from the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and $152 million in federal rental assistance allocated to Rhode Island as part of the American ...
This Sunday, Providence鈥檚 participatory art carnival Wooly Fair returned for the first time since 2013. This year鈥檚 rendition, Wooly Fair 2023: Big Deal, featured many performers and 22 interactive games and art installations, and was held at the Steel Yard in Providence. Artists Sam White and David ...
Over 50 New England artists, food trucks, businesses come together at Saturday鈥檚 event
Charles Alaimo 鈥25 is setting off on his second 29-mile to raise funds for Givewell鈥檚 Top Charities Fund.
Full council approval remains necessary for the agreements to be implemented.
The Massachusetts Bay Commuter Authority announced that beginning Oct. 2, the last train running outbound from South Station on the Providence/Stoughton line will depart at 11:55 p.m. instead of the current 11:00 p.m.
Governor Daniel McKee introduced a new state environmental initiative called 鈥淐lean Heat RI鈥 on Sept. 1.
The project is led by the Rhode Island Wild Plant Society.
The Providence City Plan Commission approved a five-story mixed-use development on Wickenden Street in August.
Student activists criticized the two proposed voluntary payment agreements between the city and non-profit educational institutions, including Brown, ...
University of Chicago became the first defendant in 鈥568 Cartel鈥 class-action lawsuit to settle.