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School board, teachers union weigh in Smileys PPSD local control plan
The Providence School Board formally discussed Mayor Brett Smiley's plan to return Providence Public Schools to local control Wednesday night.
R.I. museum urged to rethink historical exhibit
A Providence Children’s Museum gallery depicting people who immigrated to Rhode Island omits the history of Indigenous, ...
They were arrested in RI for shoplifting. Now they're in ICE custody.
One of the four Venezuelan men remains in state custody after posting bail. He awaits transport to New York where he faces a ...
Newport’s Pell Bridge begins vulnerability assessment, as recommended for dozens of US bridges after Baltimore collapse
The bridge is among 68 nationwide - including Boston’s Tobin Bridge and Cape Cod’s Borne and Sagamore bridges - that do not ...
Why is Rhode Island known for its carousels? Hint: it's a showpiece
The Crescent Park carousel, originally steam-powered and gas-lit, was Looff's showroom, and it cemented Rhode Island's place ...
How much does a Real ID cost in Rhode Island? What to know ahead of May deadline
The Real ID requirement is a national initiative, but each state has their own fee associated with it. Here's what it costs ...