The MLK Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who carry on the legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. within the community.
Albert F. Peterson III, a retired North Providence fire captain, has a criminal history and has been disciplined by state health regulators.
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of temporary workers nationwide for the 2020 head count.
Once approved by the Providence City Council, Sara Silveria will be the first woman Finance Director in City history.
Katherine Kerwin says that she doesn't know who's responsible for the vandalism but that "I stand with them."
The Providence mayor is one of more than 50 across the country to support their South Bend, Indiana counterpart.
Mayor Jorge Elorza has not been shy about bringing his baby to work, and in doing so has ignited a debate about children in the workplace.
No, you're not imagining it. JUMP bikes have disappeared from the streets of Providence.
Standard & Poor's improves the city's rating from BBB to BBB+ as it cites financial stability for "stable" outlook.
President Pro Tempore Michael Correia called for JUMP bikes and Lime and Bird scooters to be removed from Ward Six's streets.
Providence city officials sent a stern message to anyone who illegally drives ATVs or dirt bikes on city streets.
Members of the Rhode Island's Hells Angels motorcycle club were arrested after its leader was accused of a shooting in Providence.
Rhode Island could become only the third state in the U.S. to ban plastic bags statewide.
Rhode Island is not the only state led politically by Democrats where abortion-rights legislation has either died or stalled this year.
The Rhode Island General Assembly has approved $20 million in bonds to repair Providence's schools.
Rhode Island’s commission for the civil rights legend will take place in a Providence church.
The congressman is holding a discussion on cleaning up the corruption in Washington.
Gov. Raimondo is reluctant to legalize pot, but sees no other choice. "[I]t’s here, it’s inevitable, so let’s do it right," she said.
"Financial education is vital in setting young people up for success in life,” said Treasurer Seth Magaziner.
Rep. David Cicilline is headed to New Mexico to join a delegation of lawmakers investigating the death of an 8-year-old migrant boy.
She was elected by her peers during the group's annual meeting in New Orleans, taking over for Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
The lone voter in Precinct 2807 showed up just as the machine was being shut down, so the ballot was placed in an envelope.
The mayor's office says the city and the teachers union have reached a tentative deal that would give teachers a new contract and pay raise.
On Tuesday, voters went to the polls and re-elected Jorge Elorza, the Democrat. He faced two Independent challengers.
The mayor's race has turned into one of the state's hottest contests with Independent Dianne "Dee Dee" Witman challenging Jorge Elorza.
Jeffrey Lemire, 51, is running as an Independent. This is his first time on the ballot.
The mayor's race has turned into one of the state's hottest contests with as Jorge Elorza tried to hold off two Independent challengers.
Unofficial results show Jabour lost the District 5 state senate Democratic primary in Providence to challenger Samuel Bell by 172 votes.
Secretary of State Office Spokesman told reporters the expectation is to have all records fixed by the September 12 primary.
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed said the Pawtucket Housing Authority will receive $1,000,000 while Providence's Housing Authority will receive $974,400.
A Federal Transit Administration Program will pay for the purchasing and leasing of low to zero emission buses.
Progress on some fronts, including animal welfare, but no justice yet for Daisy and Ollie, dogs that died at pet groomers.
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week.
The Boston Globe is reporting porn star Stormy Daniels will appear at a Providence strip club.
Voters who missed an election will not be removed from the rolls.
Licenses for "Dreamers," a 'Red Flag' gun control law, and a ban on gun bump stocks were among the measures the lawmakers passed.
Gun control measures, driver licenses for Dreamers, School Safety were among the issues the lawmakers addressed.
Lawmakers made progress on several fronts, including a bill to protect hunting dogs left in the cold, plus one to use Medicaid for housing.
Here's a round up of the proposals Smith Hill is considering in the wake of the Parkland, Florida school shootings.