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Scholarship opportunities are open!

Designed to reduce financial barriers and expand access to opportunity, Rhode Island Foundation scholarships reflect the generosity of donors committed to helping students succeed. Among the opportunities currently accepting applications is the Carter Roger Williams Scholarship, a highly competitive program that awards up to $20,000 to graduating Rhode Island high school seniors who embody the values […]Read More

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Georgia Man Pleads Guilty in Multi-State Fraud Scheme Targeting Seniors

PROVIDENCE, RI – A Georgia man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Rhode Island to charges related to his role in a wide-ranging lottery and sweepstakes scam that defrauded senior citizens in Rhode Island and several other states out of at least one million dollars, announced United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda. Patrick Dallas, […]Read More

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Dominican National Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charge

PROVIDENCE – A Dominican national, living unlawfully in the United States, pleaded guilty in federal court in Rhode Island to unlawful possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda. Luis Alberto De Los Santos, 23, pleaded guilty on February 5, 2026, to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. He will […]Read More

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RHODE ISLAND T. F. GREEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT STRIVES TO STAY

WARWICK, RI –Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) is once again honored to be included in the Travel + Leisure (T+L) World’s Best Awards survey—one of the most respected and influential recognitions in global travel. Voting for the 2026 awards is open now through February 23, 2026, and PVD is striving to maintain […]Read More

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Providence Public Schools Launches School Choice Process for 2026-27 Academic

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Public School District (PPSD) has officially launched its school choice process for the 2026-27 school year, giving families of current fifth and eighth-grade students the opportunity to indicate their top four preferences for middle and high school placement. The school choice form was sent to parents through ParentSquare, and families must submit […]Read More

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Governor McKee and Executive Office of Housing Open Applications for

$10 Million Available in First Round to Spur Affordable Homeownership Development Statewide PROVIDENCE, RI — At an event at the RI League of Cities and Towns today, Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Housing Deborah Goddard announced the opening of applications for the Housing 2030 Entry-Level Homeownership Program, a $20 million initiative funded through the […]Read More

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Governor McKee Swears in New Judges to Rhode Island’s Superior

PROVIDENCE, RI — On Monday, Governor Dan McKee swore in three new judges to fill vacancies on the Rhode Island Superior Court and Rhode Island Family Court. “These judges bring a wealth of experience and compassion to the bench, and I am confident our state will be a more just and fairer place as a result of their service,” said Governor McKee. “I am honored to swear them in, and I thank them each for their commitment to upholding the laws of our […]Read More