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Rhode Island Reports Alarming Child Maltreatment Cases

News Summary The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families has disclosed shocking incidents of child maltreatment, including serious…

6 days ago

Brown University Sues NSF Over Grant Funding Cuts

News Summary Brown University has filed a federal lawsuit against the National Science Foundation (NSF) over recent grant funding cuts…

6 days ago

Providence Community Health Centers to Lay Off Over 70 Employees

News Summary Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC) will lay off over 70 employees due to financial challenges, projecting a loss…

6 days ago

Providence Residents React to Mayor Smiley’s $624 Million Budget Proposal

News Summary Providence's proposed $624 million budget, featuring tax increases and service cuts, sparked significant public debate. Residents voiced concerns…

6 days ago

Central Falls Declares CV Transportation Unsafe, Orders Reforms

News Summary Central Falls has declared CV Transportation unsafe effective April 30, 2025, leading to its closure. The owner must…

1 week ago

Providence Firefighter Steven Elliott Passes Away at 38

News Summary Steven Elliott, a dedicated firefighter with the Providence Fire Department, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of…

1 week ago

Providence Witnesses Domestic Violence Incident Resulting in Shooting

News Summary A shooting in Providence arose from an argument between two brothers playing video games. Eliezer Colon has been…

1 week ago

Rhode Island’s Environmental Police Division Nears Full Staffing

News Summary Rhode Island's Department of Environmental Management is set to achieve full staffing for its Division of Law Enforcement…

1 week ago

Providence Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Gang-Related Shootings

News Summary Neftaly Sanchez, a 27-year-old from Providence, received a 30-year prison sentence for his involvement in two gang-related shootings…

2 weeks ago

TF Green International Airport Retains TSA for Security Screening

News Summary TF Green International Airport in Rhode Island has decided to retain the TSA for its security screening services…

2 weeks ago