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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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

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Tuesday, November 10

WJARNov 10

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

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

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East Providence food drive controversy highlights food insecurity

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

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RIDOT to close, rebuild Henderson Expressway on-ramp in East Providence

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Insurer FM will move HQ to Providence tower, close Johnston office

PrismNov 10

Florida and Rhode Island cities move to divest from Israeli bonds

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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

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National Retailer With RI Store Files For Bankruptcy

Monday, November 9

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Rhode Island Energy launches program to help customers save on electric bills

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Varoujan Karentz Obituary

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Sunday, November 8

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Joseph T. Grant III Obituary

Saturday, November 7

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The Washington Bridge Rebuild Project

Wednesday, November 4

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

Tuesday, November 3

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Thursday, October 29

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Tuesday, October 27

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Sunday, October 25

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Saturday, October 24

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Providence celebrates 3rd annual Rhode Island Palestine Day

Friday, October 23

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Thursday, October 22

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

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