Rhode Island Governor Lincoln D. Chafee tonight presented his combined Budget and State of the State Address – “The Year of the Cities and Towns” – before a joint session of the Rhode Island General Assembly at the Rhode Island State House. »
By Christine Dunn Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission The Esten-Bowen House. PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A historic house in Burrillville has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, according to Edward F. Sanderson, execu... »
The principles underlying debate about Providence's ability to suspend the cost of living adjustments (COLAs) of its public-sector retirees are fascinating. On one hand, we're told that they're contractual, unlike the state-level pensions, which are le... »
The last few years have been tough for our great Ocean State. Across Rhode Island, I’ve organized community dinners, main street tours, and coffee hours where I’ve heard firsthand from so many people struggling to find work, seniors worried about their... »
Good news for local bunnies: The Roger Williams Park Zoo has teamed up with biologists from around the state to help save the New England Cottontail Rabbit. Back in September [WPRI] reported that the bunny was bordering on extinction . Researchers coul... »
Providence Community Boating center to add kayaks to their fleet, offering memberships, day passes, training, and tours. »
Walking while texting, State of the Union, and more in today's News & Notes. »
The Providence College women's ice hockey team defeated visiting Connecticut, 2-0, Saturday at Schneider Arena »
