In an unassuming building about a mile from the Rhode Island Statehouse, there’s a treasure trove of history at the State Archives. Located in downtown…
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Following National Trend, RI Has Its First Openly Transgender Woman Running For Office
Political novice Nika Lomazzo hopes to become the first openly transgender Rhode Island state representative. Lomazzo has never held or run for elected…
‘Now Or Never’ Pawtucket Mayor Makes New Plea For Pawsox
Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien says time is running out to strike a deal with the PawSox and keep the baseball team in Rhode Island. He says if…
As It Gets Colder In RI, Shelters Find Room Where They Can
Rhode Island’s homeless population will be especially vulnerable as temperatures remain cold, and space in local shelters is already in short supply….
Report: RI Among Healthiest States
Rhode Island ranks as the 11 th healthiest state, according to a new report released by the nonprofit United Health Foundation. Massachusetts ranks…
How To Pay For $500 Million In School Building Repairs
Where does a state find $500 million to fix a long backlog of school building repairs? General obligation bonds, that’s where. At least that’s the…
YMCA Breastfeeding Lawsuit Settled
A Westerly YMCA has settled a lawsuit, in which a former employee alleged she was banned from breastfeeding her daughter.
Brown University Eliminates Loans From Financial Aid
Starting next year, the Ivy League University won’t include loans as part of student aid packages. Instead, Brown will offer students scholarships,…
Lauer, Who Worked At WJAR, Ousted From The Today Show For ‘Inappropriate’ Behavior
Once a features reporter for Providence’s NBC affiliate, anchor Matt Lauer has been fired by the network for “inappropriate sexual behavior.” Lauer’s co…
AAA: Traveling Thanksgiving Week? New Englanders Can Expect Traffic
Thanksgiving typically ranks as one of the busiest holidays for road trips and New Englanders are likely to see congested roadways, trains and airport…