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Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien Says Hasbro’s Exit a Loss, But Not a Surprise, as the City Looks Ahead

‘We care. We’re worried about the jobs right now,” the mayor said. “We’re worried about the people.’

Housing

Rhode Island House GOP Says RIHousing Spends Too Much on Salaries, Not Enough on Affordable Housing

Caucus analysis claims the state’s housing finance agency devotes outsized resources to administrative costs compared with peers in Massachusetts and other New England states; RIHousing CEO pushes back, calling the criticism political and highlighting billions invested in homes

September 18, 2025

Ian Donnis

Health

As Calls Increase, Rhode Island’s 988 Crisis Line is ‘Ready to Answer That Phone’

In Rhode Island, the suicide and crisis hotline call center received over 1,500 calls in July. That’s a more than 200% increase from when 988 first launched

September 18, 2025

Luis Hernandez

Education

DOJ Sues Providence Public Schools Over Loan Forgiveness For ‘Educators of Color’

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division argued in court filings that excluding white teachers from the loan-forgiveness program violated anti-discrimination laws

September 16, 2025

Jeremy Bernfeld

Elections

Helena Foulkes on Why She’s Making a Second Bid to Become Rhode Island’s Governor

The former CVS executive goes one-on-one with political reporter Ian Donnis

September 17, 2025

Ian Donnis

Climate & Environment

The Feds Had Questions. Court Filings Claim Revolution Wind Developers Didn’t Answer Them

2023 final approval wasn’t actually final without plans on national security, fisheries, according to affidavit

September 17, 2025

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What does the stop-work order on Revolution Wind mean for Rhode Islanders?

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Arts & Entertainment

Fear of Nuclear War Plus Reagan-Era Optimism? It’s ‘Cold War Choir Practice’ at Trinity Rep

Trinity Rep presents the world premiere of a new play by Brown MFA playwright Ro Reddick, directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy

September 16, 2025

James Baumgartner

Arts & Entertainment

Inside the Mind of Brian Chippendale: Fort Thunder, Providence & the Power of Local Arts

September 15, 2025

Ian Donnis

Arts & Entertainment

Huzzah! A Sneak Peek of King Richard’s Faire’s New Location

August 29, 2025

Ross Lippman

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Rhode to Independence: 250 Years

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Rhode to Independence uncovers Rhode Island’s pivotal—but often overlooked—role in America’s founding. From the Gaspee Affair to declaring independence before 1776, Rhode Island helped spark a revolution. Through powerful local stories and fresh perspectives, we’ll explore the past and the civic questions it still raises today.

July 08, 2025 05:00 AM

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