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11+ hour, 56+ min ago   (804+ words) It's not uncommon for nor'easters to rain cats and dogs. But now one Providence man can say he's seen it snow lizards. Frank Hardy, a 54-year-old construction worker, woke up Tuesday morning to survey his snow-covered driveway, after the aftermath…...

18+ hour, 52+ min ago   (761+ words) This tool compares housing options, affordability, and lifestyle costs for buyers across Rhode Island. PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ " Houzeo, America's best home buying and selling website, has announced the launch of its Cost of Living Calculator, broadening…...

19+ hour, 34+ min ago   (321+ words) With so much snow still clogging the streets, and more expected this weekend, some Rhode Islanders may be wondering " why we'don't'just dump it'all'into Narragansett Bay?" There's'been'one'notable'exception to the rule.'After the Blizzard of "78, there was so much snow that'cities and…...

1+ day, 8+ min ago   (473+ words) Progressive and immigrant rights organizations and student groups from across Rhode Island plan to participate in a nationwide general strike Friday opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The goal of the national shutdown is to put pressure on federal…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (230+ words) The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Jan. 28, 2026, results for each game: 21-35-40-46-68, Powerball: 11, Power Play: 10 19-24-26-27-47, Lucky Ball: 14 Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer....

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (48+ words) Villanova Wildcats 15-5 (6-3) vs Providence Friars 9-12 (2-8) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When:Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:00 PM Betting Line:Villanova -8.5 (subject to change) How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings:Villanova 35, Providence 87 (Quad 3)...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (260+ words) The report calls for widespread worker education on AI tools, as well as AI use in government and small business. How RI plans to accelerate AI adoption in these key state industries Getting workers able to use AI tools is…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (363+ words) PROVIDENCE" The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded $636,000in grants to more than 24 animal welfare programs across the state. The funding will support a range of uses, including low-cost veterinary care for pets in low-income households, and preparing animals for adoption and…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (256+ words) Save the dates for Thursday, March 26, to Sunday, March 29. That's when the Providence Culinary Collective and Rhode Island Wine Experience have a full lineup of dinners, wine tastings, classes, tours and more at Johnson & Wales University and beyond. The 2025 inaugural…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (543+ words) Rhode Island should open a medical school at the University of Rhode Island to create a permanent pipeline of much-needed primary care doctors for the state, recommended a special legislative commission in its final report Tuesday, Jan. 27. The report, the…...