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Providence Police Arrest Cranston Man in Fatal Shooting Investigation

Providence, RI –– Providence Police have arrested and charged 18-year-old Charles Ortiz of Cranston in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred during the early morning hours of May 11, 2026. On Monday, May 11, 2026, at approximately 2:15 a.m., Providence Police officers responded to the area of Swift Street and Silver Spring Street for […]Read More

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City of Providence Files Enforcement Action for Unlawful Use of

Enforcement Action Alleges Illegal Price Coordination Via Algorithmic Rent Setting Known for Artificially Inflating Rent Prices  PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced that the City of Providence has filed an enforcement action against Audubon Capital Partners, LLC alleging unlawful engagement in rent price coordination via algorithmic device setting. Algorithmic pricing software is used to analyze public and private market trends and occupancy rates in a given area and was banned in […]Read More

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Vic Mellor Campaign Delivers Over 200 Bouquets to Dedicated Mothers

Warwick, RI- The Vic Mellor Campaign for Rhode Island is honoring the vital role of mothers by delivering more than 200 beautiful flower bouquets to dedicated mothers throughout the state this Mother’s Day. The initiative recognizes the countless women who selflessly give their time, energy, and love to strengthen families, schools, neighborhoods, and communities across […]Read More

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CENTRAL FALLS CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ENDORSE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SABINA MATOS

CENTRAL FALLS, RI — Central Falls City Councilors Rivas, Kazarian, Solano, Peguero and Rosado Martinez today announced their endorsement of Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos for reelection, underscoring her strong ties to the city and her record of fighting for working families across Rhode Island. “Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos has been an ally to Central Falls, […]Read More

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Hope for the Future: Governor McKee Calls for Making RI

PROVIDENCE, RI — On Tuesday, Rhode Island College’s (RIC) Donovan Dining Center served as the stage for a rally to make the Hope Scholarship permanent, a key element of Governor Dan McKee’s Affordability for All agenda. The Hope Scholarship is a last-dollar scholarship that ensures free tuition for full-time juniors and seniors who live in the state and have earned a minimum 2.5 GPA. Since Governor McKee and […]Read More

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Providence City Council to Vote on Rent Stabilization

Providence, RI – Tomorrow, April 16th at 6 p.m., the Providence City Council will convene in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall. Press and the public are invited to attend.   Earlier this month, the City Council made Providence history by granting the first of two required passages of the rent stabilization ordinance. Over the past three months, this ordinance was informed by countless […]Read More