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Ordinance Committee moves to expand Providence’s live music rules
PROVIDENCE – The Ordinance Committee approved a major overhaul of the city’s entertainment laws on Nov. 4, which could broaden opportunities for live music...
Rhode Island Energy signs new deal for major gas pipeline expansion
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Energy has signed a new agreement to lock in additional natural-gas pipeline capacity through Algonquin Gas Transmission LLC's upcoming Reliable...
Study: Surge in unsheltered homeless highlights housing challenges in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Unsheltered homelessness in Rhode Island rose 15% in 2025 to 700 people – the highest in five years – highlighting deepening housing...
Panel: Providence Police broke city laws assisting ICE in July raid
PROVIDENCE – The police department broke the law while assisting a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid in July, The Providence External Review Authority...
Edesia rehiring staff, ramping up production after State Department places order
NORTH KINGSTOWN – After a six-month pause in federal procurement, Rhode Island-based humanitarian aid agency Edesia Inc. received a major order from the U.S....
Providence Councilwoman Helen Anthony stepping down for health reasons
PROVIDENCE – Councilwoman Helen Anthony announced that she will be resigning from office to focus on her health after being hit by a van...
R.I. Ethics Commission proposes political gift limit increase, lobbyist ban
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Ethics Commission is asking for the public's input on a set of proposals to double the amount of gift limits...
Rhode Island Energy proposes higher industrial rates, lower for commercial customers
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Energy Industrial customers may start the upcoming winter season with higher bills compared to a year ago, while commercial rate...
Rhode Island Energy proposes lower residential electric rate this winter
PROVIDENCE – Some residential Rhode Island Energy customers may see lower winter electric bills than in previous years.
The state's main utility company announced Monday...
Butler Hospital temporarily closes 2 psychiatric units amid ongoing staff strike
PROVIDENCE – Butler Hospital has temporarily closed two psychiatric units – totaling more than 40 beds – due to the ongoing strike that began...
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