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This proposal would allow more felonies to be expunged in RI. What to know.
12+ hour, 4+ min ago (798+ words) PROVIDENCE " Bills to block the public " including employers and voters " from seeing the criminal records of people with multiple felony convictions are picking up steam at the Rhode Island State House, while a Republican-led effort to expand background checks for…...
State officials say they're ready for the "Rhode Island Summer of Soccer'
9+ hour, 49+ min ago (889+ words) Extended bar hours, state-funded shuttles, and a downtown fan zone are among the ways Rhode Island officials hope to attract some of the millions of visitors expected to descend on southern New England when the FIFA World Cup arrives in…...
Officials to provide an update on the ramp failure in Cranston
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (653+ words) His Majesty King Charles III, The King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, addresses Congress. by BRIAN CRANDALL AND LEANNA FAULK, NBC 10 NEWS CRANSTON, R. I. (WJAR) " Rhode Island has another bridge mess to clean up after a…...
Time for helium balloons! Party City is coming back to RI
13+ hour, 3+ min ago (331+ words) Once an emporium of Mylar balloons, plastic tablecloths, and Mardi Gras beads, Party City is making a comeback in Rhode Island and across the country " inside a familiar office supply store. Party City, which filed for bankruptcy twice and closed…...
Giant trolls, hidden trails and coastal charm: Inside Charlestown, RI
18+ hour, 54+ min ago (246+ words) From giant troll sculptures to local bakeries, Charlestown offers something unique. Set along the scenic southern coast of Rhode Island, Charlestown offers a refreshing blend of natural beauty, small-town charm and unexpected adventure. Known for its rural character and some…...
RI House amends proposal extending bar hours during World Cup
18+ hour, 53+ min ago (299+ words) PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WPRI) " With less than 50 days to go until the World Cup, a proposal in the Rhode Island House of Representatives that would allow bars and restaurants to extend their hours during the tournament has been amended. A spokesperson for…...
Foster kids are entitled to benefits. For years, RI has been pocketing the money.
19+ hour, 37+ min ago (99+ words) The state has been taking federal benefits meant for foster children to 'provide basic needs,' but some say they never saw that money. Foster kids are entitled to benefits. For years, RI has been pocketing the money. Renee Gomes found…...
A closer look at the Providence mayoral race
17+ hour, 20+ min ago (46+ words) Providence Mayor Brett Smiley kicked off his reelection campaign Monday night as he faces a Democratic Primary challenge from State Rep. David Morales. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley kicked off his reelection campaign Monday night as he faces a Democratic Primary…...
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley launches reelection campaign
18+ hour, 58+ min ago (374+ words) PROVIDENCE " Mayor Brett Smiley formally launched his campaign for reelection on Monday, April 27, saying that the city needs "experienced, responsible governance" to face the challenges ahead. Smiley, a Democrat, is facing a spirited primary challenge from Rep. David Morales, a…...
Could loan repayment treat RI's nursing shortage? A program is trying
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (251+ words) Rhode Island is experiencing a severe shortage of registered nurses. At the end of 2025 there were more than 1, 600 open nursing jobs in the state, an increase of over 25% at the beginning of the year. The reasons for the shortage are…...