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Today

NewAOL.com2 hr ago

MAP: How RI cities and towns voted in governor, lt. governor races

AOL.com3 hr ago

Behind the Story: Everything you need to know about the RI election results

Avery-Storti Funeral Home & Crematory4 hr ago

Pastor Jeffrey D. Costa Obituary Oct 28, 2026

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The Providence Journal7 hr ago

RI election shakeup: The wins, losses and surprises you need to know

Legacy | Obituary7 hr ago

Roline Burgison Obituary (2026) - Providence, RI - Avery-Storti Funeral Home & Crematory - Wakefield

SteveAhlquist.news8 hr ago

A quick look at yesterday’s mid-term election results in Rhode Island

WPRI.com8 hr ago

I-195 will shut down in East Providence this week. Here’s what to know

Patch9 hr ago

Pawtucket Man Charged With Child Trafficking: Cops

F4W/WON10 hr ago

Pro wrestler who portrays villainous politician elected mayor of Providence, Rhode Island

The Providence Journal10 hr ago

Fresh off her victory, governor-elect Foulkes shares big plans for RI

Legacy | Obituary10 hr ago

Stephen Hunt Obituary (2026) - Providence, RI - Monahan Drabble Sherman Funeral Home

AOL.com10 hr ago

Utility costs a top priority for RI’s newly elected governor Helena Foulkes

FUN 10711 hr ago

‘Thank You Providence': ‘Sabrina’ Stars Bring Nostalgic Reunion Show to Rhode Island

The Providence Journal11:39 am

Jean D. Madden Obituary

The Boston Globe11:38 am

Analysis: R.I. Governor-elect Foulkes’ bigger than expected victory, Providence Mayor-elect Morales’ next steps

SteveAhlquist.news11:20 am

RI Working Families Party: Working-class champions win across Rhode Island

Truthout11:05 am

Providence Becomes Largest US City to Divest From Israel in Historic Vote

The Boston Globe11:00 am

Historic Providence hotel formerly known as the Biltmore to be auctioned in January

Shelterforce10:32 am

Providence’s Pro-Housing Mayor Vetoed Rent Control. Then, He Lost Re-Election.

The Providence Journal9:56 am

RI voters make history, and other key takeaways after election night

TRT World9:12 am

Which US city backed divestment from Israel, and what happens next?

Patch9:11 am

Wanted Providence Man Nabbed: Cops

Patch8:59 am

Providence Man Charged With Cocaine Possession: Police

The Providence Journal6:06 am

Foulkes bills herself as a 'change agent.' Here's what she pledged to do.

The Valley Breeze6:00 am

Rhode Island Comic Con celebrates 14th annual event this weekend

WJAR4:33 am

Helena Foulkes leads Democrats to big night in Rhode Island

WJAR3:48 am

1 injured in reported stabbing in Providence

NFHS Network3:15 am

2026 RIIL Div 2 Boys Soccer Championship TBD vs TBD - 11/08/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand

Rhode Island Current12:51 am

Rhode Island voters reject two bond questions, approve $450 million in borrowing

SteveAhlquist.news12:49 am

75% of Providence voters approve ordinance to divest from ethnic cleansing, illegal military occupation, apartheid, and genocide

The Boston Globe12:49 am

Helena Buonanno Foulkes wins Rhode Island governor’s race

AOL.com12:39 am

Live Blog: Updates throughout Election Night in RI, Mass.

Ocean State Media12:27 am

Rhode Island 2026 election results: Winners, ballot questions and what happens next

Yesterday

The Times of IsraelYesterday

Providence voters approve ballot initiative that would back divestment from Israel

WPRI.comYesterday

Providence voters OK Question 7 divestment ordinance

AOL.comYesterday

Kim Ahern wins race for RI attorney general

Jewish Telegraphic AgencyYesterday

Providence voters approve ballot initiative that could lead to divestment from Israel

Brown Daily HeraldYesterday

Providence voters approve city divestment ordinance

The Providence JournalYesterday

See RI's governor candidates on election night as results roll in

The Providence JournalYesterday

Democrat Helena Foulkes wins hard-fought RI governor race, Block concedes

Rhode Island CurrentYesterday

Providence voters overwhelmingly approve divestment measure

HaaretzYesterday

Providence Becomes Largest U.S. City to Divest From Israel in Landmark Vote

Ocean State MediaYesterday

David Morales becomes Providence’s youngest mayor, promising new political direction

The Providence JournalYesterday

U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo handily wins a third term

The Sun ChronicleYesterday

Foulkes wins RI governor race; Morales wins Providence mayoral race

The Providence JournalYesterday

RI bond questions: What passed, what didn't

WPRI.comYesterday

Bob DaSilva reelected as East Providence mayor

AOL.comYesterday

Sabina Matos reelected as RI lieutenant governor

The Providence JournalYesterday

David Morales wins Providence mayor’s race, makes history

WJARYesterday

David Morales elected mayor of Providence

The Providence JournalYesterday

Democrat Ahern scores historic win in race for Rhode Island AG

WPRI.comYesterday

David Morales wins election for Providence mayor

Brown Daily HeraldYesterday

David Morales MPA’19 elected mayor of Providence

The Boston GlobeYesterday

Who is Helena Buonanno Foulkes? Six things to know about R.I’s 77th governor.

Ocean State MediaYesterday

Helena Foulkes wins Rhode Island governor’s race, defeating Ken Block

WPRI.comYesterday

Helena Foulkes wins election for RI governor

AOL.comYesterday

James Diossa wins 2nd term as RI general treasurer

The Providence JournalYesterday

RI candidates, voters head to the polls on Election Day

The Boston GlobeYesterday

David Morales, a 28-year-old democratic socialist, wins Providence mayor’s race

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