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Rhode Island’s T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick has introduced new biometric eGates, making it the 40th airport in the United States to implement this technology. The eGates use facial recognition to expedite the identity verification process for tr…

The Providence City Council has introduced the "Providence Build Act," a proposal designed to encourage the development of affordable housing in the city. Under this act, developers who meet certain criteria would be eligible to apply for a two-year tax stabil…

A man arrested for a hatchet attack in Providence was already out on bail for a prior hatchet-related incident. Authorities apprehended him following the latest alleged assault, raising concerns about his repeated violent behavior and the decision to release h…

Joseph Molina Flynn, a former Rhode Island judge and lawyer, has been disbarred following an FBI investigation. Flynn resigned from his judicial position shortly after federal agents conducted a raid on his law offices in downtown Providence over a year ago. T…

Two Providence restaurants have advanced to the final round of the 2026 James Beard Awards, a significant achievement in the renowned culinary competition. Out of eight Rhode Island businesses that reached the semifinal stage, these two establishments stood ou…

The Blackstone Valley Schools hockey team was honored at the Rhode Island State House following their recent victory in the Division II state championship. Earlier this month, the team secured the title by defeating Lincoln in an intense game that extended int…

The controversial mural titled "The Dark Lady," which was being painted on the side of a building in Providence, will no longer be completed. The project, which had sparked debate and disagreement within the community, has been officially halted and the unfini…

Bus drivers and monitors in Pawtucket held an informational picket on Monday amid ongoing contract negotiations, signaling the possibility of a bus strike. Communities including Providence and Pawtucket are preparing for potential disruptions to public transpo…

Duncan Powell, a 23-year-old basketball player for Providence College, has pleaded not guilty to charges of domestic assault and disorderly conduct. The charges stem from an incident that led to his arrest, though specific details of the alleged event have not…

Mount Pleasant High School Principal Wobberson Torchon recently discovered his talent for poetry and used it to express his love for his wife. Until now, Torchon had not considered himself a poet, but he embraced this newfound skill to craft heartfelt verses d…

Dozens of rallies under the banner "No Kings" were held recently across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with over 50 events in Massachusetts and nearly a dozen in Rhode Island. These gatherings drew participants advocating for their cause, though specific deta…

A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled against the American Trucking Associations (ATA) in a legal dispute over tolls, ordering the group to pay approximately $200,000 to the state. The ATA had sought millions of dollars in damages but was denied its claim. Thi…