The Rhode Island General Assembly is poised to approve three gun bills, starting with votes Thursday in the House Judiciary Committee and next Tuesday in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Since the Sandy Hook school shooting in Connecticut in 2012, the legislature has passed some measures — including a ban on untraceable ghost guns and a […]
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‘It’s bittersweet right now’: Wakefield musician faces uncertain future
Crowds are heading back to clubs and bars in Rhode Island, and that means more gigs for musicians compared to the height of pandemic restrictions. But with costs up across the board, the new work isn’t translating into more money in the bank for some performers. As part of an ongoing series on the impact of inflation, reporter Joe Tasca introduces us to one musician from Wakefield who’s taking on new jobs but struggling to pay for basics, like food and rent.
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A neighborhood clinic in Providence, R.I. opens the country’s first COVID-19 test-to-treat center
Rhode Island will launch the nation’s first federally funded COVID-19 test-to-treat center at a storefront clinic in Providence, Governor Daniel J. McKee and White House COVID-19 Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha, announced Thursday. ClÃnica Esperanza, in the city’s Olneyville section, will allow eligible residents who have no insurance coverage to get the antiviral Paxlovid at no […]
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Investigations begin into Newport hotel fire
No injuries were reported among employees and guests at the Wayfinder Hotel, but the 197-room hotel suffered devastating damage, including a collapsed roof.
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Firefighters battle blaze at Wayfinder Hotel in Newport
Firefighters worked Monday evening to contain a large fire at one of Newport’s largest hotels, the Wayfinder. Officials say the hotel was evacuated and no injuries are reported.
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As costs rise, Providence woman struggles to support her family and care for her husband
The rising costs of food, gas and other basics is continuing to put financial strain on people across the country and here in Rhode Island. The pressure can be especially tough on households already facing challenges brought on by the pandemic. As part of our ongoing series on the impact of inflation, reporter Joe Tasca introduces us to a mother in Providence who’s balancing caring for a husband sickened long-term by COVID-19 and working to provide for their family.
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Proposal to unify Newport and Middletown school districts is one step closer to the ballot
Officials in Newport and Middletown have approved a ballot measure to consolidate their communities into one school district, but keep their children in different schools. The proposal, which now goes to the state General Assembly, is aimed at saving money, but some locals have expressed doubts about how a unified school district could impact students’ learning and school segregation.
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Contemporary art, music, food and the semiotics of cod at Fabric Fall River
The Fabric Fall River Festival takes place May 12 – 14 and it’s about a lot more than textiles. There’s music, visual art, performance art, food and more.
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In change, McKee will take part in debate this Thursday
In a change of course, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee’s campaign said Monday that he will take part in a debate later this week. A business-backed policy group, The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council, is staging the forum at 12:30 pm Thursday at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. According to RIPEC, the five major Democratic […]
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Fidelity Investments expected to bring 1,000 new jobs to Rhode Island
Rhode Island is benefiting from a major hiring surge at Fidelity. The investment management firm says it plans to add nearly 1,000 jobs at its Smithfield campus this year.
