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Tuesday, October 27

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Suspect in custody after Providence stabbing

Monday, October 26

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Police pursuit leads to crash, suspect's arrest on I-95 in Providence

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Providence man sentenced for multi-state gift card fraud scheme

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Police: 2 in custody after fleeing Providence crash

The Providence JournalOct 26

Here's what we learned in Week 7 of RI high school football | Exclusive

PatchOct 26

Rabid Raccoon Turns Up In Providence: State

The Providence JournalOct 26

Jane A. Erskine Obituary

The University of Rhode IslandOct 26

Los Primos Meat Market

Sunday, October 25

WJAROct 25

Rhode Island educators celebrated at WaterFire Providence

Saturday, October 24

WPRI.comOct 24

Organizers hold third annual Rhode Island Palestine Day

Brown University AthleticsOct 24

Women's Soccer vs. Harvard

WJAROct 24

Crews respond to serious crash in East Providence

WJAROct 24

Providence celebrates 3rd annual Rhode Island Palestine Day

Spectrum NewsOct 24

Providence Bagel location closed after car hits building

The Providence JournalOct 24

Dem party chair resigns, RI voter guide, Costco. Top stories

Go Local ProvOct 24

VIDEO: Shop Local at the RI Small Business Village at Providence Place Mall This Season

Friday, October 23

WPRI.comOct 23

Providence postal worker accused of stealing guns from the mail

WPRI.comOct 23

7 indicted in alleged $2M Medicaid fraud scheme at Providence health worker agency

YahooOct 23

Providence, Rhode Island's unique festivals blend industrial heritage with artistic innovation, as discussed by Alexis Gorriaran.

Ocean State MediaOct 23

Rhode Island's 2026 ballot questions, explained

The Providence JournalOct 23

Michael Francis Wilbur Obituary

The New York Review of BooksOct 23

The Renters Take Providence

Thursday, October 22

WJAROct 22

Former Rialto Theater building in downtown Providence demolished

WJAROct 22

Measuring instruments sparked bomb scare in East Providence

The Providence JournalOct 22

Rhode Island's first Costco is coming to Smithfield | Exclusive

Rhode Island CurrentOct 22

Providence School Board postpones vote on president’s removal after six-hour meeting

WJAROct 22

Firefighters battle house fire in Providence

Wednesday, October 21

Boston.comOct 21

Video shows masked ICE agents attempting to detain father as his children cling to him in Providence

Congressman Gabe Amo (.gov)Oct 21

Amo Meets with Future Marine Trades Workforce and Blue Economy Leaders, Releases Blue Economy Report

WJAROct 21

Lawsuit for first time accuses late Providence Bishop Louis Gelineau of abuse

Rhode Island CurrentOct 21

Rep. Jenni Furtado to lead state Democratic party

Tuesday, October 20

WPRI.comOct 20

Rhode Island Hospital doctors ratify union contract

Uprise RIOct 20

Providence Contract Board Approves 27 Items, Opens Bids

The Providence JournalOct 20

Carol Joyce (Anderson) Stamp Obituary

EastBayRI.comOct 20

Portion of I-195 will shut down to remove East Providence bridge

PatchOct 20

Rhode Island's Richest Person Is Worth $3.6B

Rhode Island CurrentOct 20

Rhode Island voters love history and bond issues. But not always at the same time.

Ocean State MediaOct 20

Rhode Island is closing the test score gap with Massachusetts. But is that really progress?

Monday, October 19

The Providence JournalOct 19

Bridget Ruemmele Obituary

YahooOct 19

Providence, Rhode Island's vibrant food scene shines with diverse eateries and unique dining experiences.

The Providence JournalOct 19

Who has the best high school cheer team in RI? Vote in the Round of 4

Rhode Island CurrentOct 19

Commentary: A Providence elementary school principal is reaching for another star. It’s within her grasp.

Sunday, October 18

The Providence JournalOct 18

Ronald D. “Ron” Denelle Obituary

WJAROct 18

Two cemetery caretakers slashed in Providence

Saturday, October 17

The Providence JournalOct 17

Dr. Frank "Jug" DelSanto Obituary

WJAROct 17

United Way of Rhode Island celebrates centennial with WaterFire Providence

Rhode Island CurrentOct 17

No Kings volunteers bring early voting message to Hope Street Farmers Market in Providence

Friday, October 16

What's Up NewpOct 16

Rhode Island Brew Fest returns to Providence on Jan. 30, with 15% off tickets through Monday

Dignity MemorialOct 16

Marcia Bigney Obituary - Providence, RI

WPRI.comOct 16

Rhode Island Festival of Children’s Books and Authors

The Providence JournalOct 16

Deborah “Debby” A. (D'Abate) Iannuccilli Obituary

Thursday, October 15

The Providence JournalOct 15

Daniel F. Hawkins Obituary

University of Akron AthleticsOct 15

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

Survivors Network of those Abused by PriestsOct 15

Court filings identify 22 more priests accused of child sexual abuse in RI | Exclusive

SteveAhlquist.newsOct 15

The vote on Question 7 in Providence has begun

WJAROct 15

Weekend overnight I-95 closures begin Friday in Providence, Cranston

The Providence JournalOct 15

Lillian Rodrigues Obituary

James H. Delaney and Son Funeral HomeOct 15

Margaret Agnes Brissette Obituary Oct 15, 2026

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