R.I. governor willing to give Providence schools back to city early, with conditions
Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green said they would accelerate the timeline, targeting summer 2026 to return the state’s largest district to local control.
Thousands of tickets issued in RI due to strict law against dark window tint
Data from the Rhode Island Judiciary shows that state troopers issued the most window tint violations over the past three ...
Future of Providence Place mall unveiled as receivership promises major upgrades
Many have been wondering what the future of the Providence Place Mall will look like since the mall entered into receivership ...
The oldest public high school in Rhode Island is almost 200 years old. Here's where it is
According to the New England Historical Society, Rhode Island's oldest high school can be traced back to 1800, when Rhode ...
Providence can get back control of its schools by 2026 if they do these things. What to know
The state has planned to maintain control over the district until 2027, but if certain parameters are hit, control could be given back earlier.
American tourists attacked by shark at luxe Bahamas resort area
Police are investigating after two female American tourists were apparently involved in a shark attack at a popular Bahamas resort over the weekend.
RI federal judge says Trump administration violated funding freeze court order
U.S. District Chief Judge John McConnell granted a “motion for enforcement” of a temporary restraining order, or TRO, he signed last month, blocking President Donald Trump’s freeze of ...
State leaders say Providence Public Schools could return to local control in 2026
Providence Public Schools could return to local control sometime next year if the city meets a number of expectations laid ...
Disturbing rise in Bahamas shark attacks as two US tourists become latest prey
A disturbing surge in shark attacks has shocked tourists in the Bahamas, as two Americans become the latest prey after being ...
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What's the 'blue economy'? RI turns to the ocean for next wave of economic development
From subs to seagliders to torpedoes electric-powered boats, RI companies are building a cleaner future on − and under − the ...
Two US tourists mauled in suspected shark attack while swimming in Bahamas resort
Two U.S. tourists were mauled in a suspected shark attack while swimming in the sea in the Bahamas. The Royal Bahamas Police Force has launched an investigation after two women, neither of whom have ...