Providence Breaking News

John E. Fogarty Foundation to Disburse $313K in Grants

News Summary In 2025, the John E. Fogarty Foundation will celebrate its 60th anniversary by distributing $313,000 in grants to…

4 days ago

Mayor Smiley Launches $10 Million Restoration for City Hall

News Summary Mayor Brett P. Smiley has announced a $10 million project to restore Providence City Hall, focusing on addressing…

5 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 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

Special Election Set for Senate District 4 in Rhode Island

News Summary Following the death of Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, a special election will be held in Rhode Island's Senate…

6 days ago

Johnson & Wales University Announces Layoffs Amid Budget Crisis

News Summary Johnson & Wales University has announced the layoff of 91 employees due to a $34 million budget deficit.…

1 week ago

Providence Police Arrest Two Men Following Armed Carjacking

News Summary Two men were arrested by Providence police following an armed carjacking linked to a drug deal negotiated through…

1 week ago

Providence Water Secures $26.3 Million Loan for Lead Pipe Replacement

News Summary Providence Water has obtained a $26.3 million loan from the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank to accelerate its lead…

1 week ago

Rhode Island Honors Nurses with State House Illumination

News Summary In recognition of National Nurses Week, the Rhode Island State House will be illuminated in red until May…

1 week ago

Cranston Police Officer Hospitalized After Car Crash

News Summary A car accident involving a Cranston police officer resulted in four individuals being hospitalized. The officer was responding…

1 week ago