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Alisha A. Pina Selected as Next RI Interfaith Coalition to

Providence, RI — The Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty’s Executive Committee unanimously selected Alisha A. Pina to be its next Director and Lead Organizer. She started earlier this month and is already hard at work planning our 18th annual Poverty Vigil, a legislative session kickoff event where a diverse group of faith leaders collectively pray for our elected […]Read More

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Amo Statement on Ongoing Investigation into the Brown University Shooting

Providence, RI – TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on the ongoing investigation into yesterday’s shooting at Brown University: Brown University, Providence, and our entire state are continuing to reel from yesterday’s tragic shooting. My thoughts remain with the families and loved ones of the two students killed, those recovering at Rhode Island […]Read More

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Person of Interest is in custody in Brown University Shooting

Early morning a person of interest was taken into custody at the Hampton Inn in Coventry. The person is a male in his thirties. Providence Police Chief Col. Oscar Perez said the details around the person-of-interest would be limited. Brown University posted the following notice at 5:42 a.m.: “Providence police have advised the University that […]Read More

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Amo Statement on Shooting at Brown University

PROVIDENCE, RI –  TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on the tragic shooting at Brown University: My thoughts are with the Brown University and Providence communities, and our extended Rhode Island family tonight. The loss of two lives is an unimaginable tragedy for their families. I am praying for the swift recovery of the […]Read More

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Shooting at Brown University, 2 People Killed and 8 Wounded,

The shooting happened at the Barus and Holley building on the east side of the campus, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said. The building is seven stories tall and includes Brown’s engineering and physics department. It is possible the number of victims may change as the investigation continues. Gov. Dan McKee joined Mayor Smiley and other […]Read More

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Pawtucket Man Pleads Guilty to Possession and Distribution of Child

PROVIDENCE – On December 1, 2025, a Pawtucket man pleaded guilty in federal court in Rhode Island for knowingly accessing, possessing, and distributing child pornography, announced Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom. Gary Ethier, 60, pleaded guilty to charges of distribution and possession of child pornography.  He will be sentenced on March 5, 2026. […]Read More

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Statement from the McKee Campaign on Aaron Guckian’s Campaign for

The McKee campaign released the following statement from spokesperson Christina Freundlich: “Aaron Guckian is back with the same tired Republican playbook that would turn Rhode Island into a testing ground for Donald Trump’s agenda. While he will continue to push the same Trump economic agenda that is raising the cost of living in Rhode Island, […]Read More

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City of Providence Announces Temporary Road Closures for Roger Williams

Detours will be in effect beginning December 1, 2025, for approximately 4-6 weeks PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Parks Department today announced temporary road closures within Roger Williams Park to support construction of a new timber boardwalk at Cunliff Lake, which will improve public access and enhance recreational opportunities. Construction began […]Read More

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Delta Dental of Rhode Island, state leaders to honor Dentist

Established in 2025, new program encourages early career dentists to start and grow their career in R.I. Delta Dental of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Foundation will join Governor Dan McKee, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate President Val Lawson and leaders from the state’s oral health sector for a ceremony honoring the inaugural […]Read More