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Yesterday

USA TodayYesterday

After departure of WNBA’s Connecticut Sun, Upshot launches team in Providence

Inc.comYesterday

Rhode Island Voters Just Rejected $150 Million in Bonds. What Happens to Its Business Boom?

Rhode Island MonthlyYesterday

Providence Culinary Collective Rebrands to Providence Food and Wine Festival

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Mid-Major MadnessYesterday

Bryant renews rivalry with Providence but comes up short

Yahoo SportsYesterday

College Tip-Off 2026: University of Rhode Island

WJARYesterday

Upshot League announces new woman’s basketball team in Providence

Pipeline and Gas JournalYesterday

Rhode Island Energy lines largest gas main in Providence to extend its life

The Providence JournalYesterday

Carolyn Ann (Caparco) Manzi Obituary

PatchYesterday

Providence Man Jailed On Obtaining Property By False Pretenses Charges: Cops

PatchYesterday

North Kingstown Man Charged With Reckless Driving After Warwick Accident: Cops

Yahoo SportsYesterday

Upshot League announces new women’s basketball team in Providence

PatchYesterday

Providence Woman Wanted On Assault And/Or Battery Charge Surrenders: Cops

PatchYesterday

Boston Woman Arrested On Obstructing Charge In Pawtucket: Police

The Boston GlobeYesterday

Top federal, state judges in Rhode Island support high court nominee: ‘Judge Luis Matos is eminently qualified to serve’

The Boston GlobeYesterday

The next chapter for a historic Providence building: a restaurant incubator and teaching hotel?

AOL.comYesterday

RI has $109M more revenue. So why is a budget crisis looming?

The Providence JournalYesterday

How the Empowerment Factory helps Rhode Island kids thrive

WJARYesterday

Warwick police removing 25 dogs from home, charging man with animal mistreatment

Wednesday, November 11

NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNov 11

Neighborhood sues Rhode Island over $100M claim in overdue Medicaid reimbursements

Go Local ProvNov 11

UPDATED: 6 Arrested Tied to East Providence Shooting

PatchNov 11

Pedestrian In Critical Condition After Hit By SUV In Warwick: Cops

Newport DispatchNov 11

Man charged with child exploitation offenses in Providence

WJARNov 11

6 arrested in East Providence shooting that seriously injured 20-year-old

AOL.comNov 11

Community Focus: RI Director of Veterans Affairs Kasim Yarn

WJARNov 11

FM to move headquarters to downtown Providence

Keefe Funeral HomeNov 11

Erik L. Moreno Obituary

PatchNov 11

Shooting At Riverside's Sabin Point: Police

24/7 Wall St.Nov 11

Can a Couple Retire in Providence, Rhode Island, at 65 on $900,000? Here’s the Math

WPRI.comNov 11

6 arrested after man shot in East Providence

Democracy Now!Nov 11

Meet David Morales: Providence Voters Elect Democratic Socialist Mayor, Approve Israel Divestment

The GuardianNov 11

How a small, newly socialist US city became the second to vote to cut ties with Israel

The Providence JournalNov 11

Need a Thanksgiving pie? These RI bakeries have you covered

Yahoo SportsNov 11

Rhode Island stays unbeaten, but early shooting problems linger

WaterFire ProvidenceNov 11

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Tuesday, November 10

WJARNov 10

Foulkes assembles transition team, talks issues, gets emotional about homeless

Rhode Island CurrentNov 10

Providence historic preservation group warns federal bill could limit public’s say in development

WJARNov 10

East Providence food drive controversy highlights food insecurity

AOL.comNov 10

RI tax revenue on track to top forecast by $109 million

Rhode Island CurrentNov 10

FM to move global HQ to downtown Providence, closing Johnston corporate campus

PrismNov 10

Florida and Rhode Island cities move to divest from Israeli bonds

MaxPrepsNov 10

East Providence High School (RI) Football

JacobinNov 10

Providence Built a Winning Movement to Divest From Israel

PatchNov 10

Federal Prisoner Sentenced To 2 Years For Scheming To Sneak Drugs Into Rhode Island Detention Center

PatchNov 10

National Retailer With RI Store Files For Bankruptcy

Monday, November 9

Legacy | ObituaryNov 9

Edward F. Boynton Sr. Obituary (2026) - Providence, RI - Quinn Funeral Home - Warwick

Wednesday, November 4

F4W/WONNov 4

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

NPRNov 4

Another young Democratic Socialist mayor: David Morales wins in Providence, R.I.

Tuesday, November 3

The New York TimesNov 3

Providence, R.I., Mayoral Election 2026: Latest Polls

Thursday, October 29

Rhode Island MonthlyOct 29

Diner’s Update

Tuesday, October 27

Dignity MemorialOct 27

Robert Jacques Obituary - Providence, RI

Sunday, October 25

WJAROct 25

Rhode Island educators celebrated at WaterFire Providence

Saturday, October 24

WJAROct 24

Providence celebrates 3rd annual Rhode Island Palestine Day

Friday, October 23

WPRI.comOct 23

Providence postal worker accused of stealing guns from the mail

Thursday, October 22

WPRI.comOct 22

Providence asks retired federal judge for outside legal analysis on Question 7

Saturday, October 17

WJAROct 17

United Way of Rhode Island celebrates centennial with WaterFire Providence

Thursday, October 15

University of Akron AthleticsOct 15

Zips to Make First-Ever Trip to Rhode Island Against Providence

SteveAhlquist.newsOct 15

The vote on Question 7 in Providence has begun

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