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Rhode Island Foundation Allocates $2.5 Million for Opioid Crisis

News Summary The Rhode Island Foundation is distributing nearly $2.5 million in grants to combat the opioid crisis in the…

1 month ago

Mother and Daughter Charged in $191,000 Food Assistance Fraud

News Summary Nadine and Octavia Jean Baptiste, from Warwick, Rhode Island, face federal charges for allegedly stealing $191,000 in food…

1 month ago

Winter Weather Advisory in Effect for Rhode Island

News Summary A winter weather advisory has been issued for Rhode Island and southern New England, warning of hazardous conditions…

1 month ago

Cathedral Square in Providence Faces Significant Decline

News Summary Cathedral Square, once a pedestrian-friendly oasis outside the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, is now…

2 months ago

Reviving Cathedral Square: A Vision for Providence

News Summary Cathedral Square in Providence is poised for a transformative revival to combat years of neglect. Despite its initial…

2 months ago

Governor McKee Nominates Tracey Wiley to Commerce Board

News Summary Governor Daniel J. McKee has appointed Tracey Wiley, an executive at Bally’s Corp., to the Rhode Island Commerce…

2 months ago

Brown Health Ends At-Home Monitoring Program for Patients

News Summary Brown Health Medical Group has terminated its at-home monitoring program for chronic condition patients, affecting approximately 700 individuals.…

2 months ago

Minimal Impact from Coastal Storm for Rhode Island Residents

News Summary Weather forecasters report a coastal storm is currently observed offshore but is expected to pass without significant impact…

2 months ago

Social Enterprise Greenhouse Supports Local Entrepreneurs

News Summary Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) in Providence is fostering innovative businesses focused on social impact, helping entrepreneurs like Vincent…

2 months ago

North Providence Council Considers Stricter Police Detail Regulations

News Summary The North Providence Town Council is contemplating stricter regulations on unpaid police detail invoices after two local restaurants…

2 months ago