WOONSOCKET – It has been a terrible, no-good, miserable two weeks for the city that straddles the Blackstone River in northern Rhode Island.Partially treated sewage continues to flow into the … more

PROVIDENCE – The art of reporting often comes down to simple tasks: the ability to ask questions, to listen carefully to the answers, and then to record what is said – or what is not said … more

CENTRAL FALLS – The pursuit of an interview with Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera had begun nearly four months ago, after Mayor Rivera had participated in a Nov. 4, 2022, forum, “Closing … more

PROVIDENCE – Two big news dumps occurred late on Friday afternoon, Feb. 17. The first, from Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, called for the resignation of Scott Avedesian, the CEO of the … more

PROVIDENCE – Let’s set the scene. There was a media availability held on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 7, featuring the newly appointed Housing Secretary, Stefan Pryor, and Gov. Dan McKee.The … more

PROVIDENCE – When it comes to affordable housing and homelessness in Rhode Island, there appears to be a culture war being played out in competing narratives, stoked by growing fears of racial … more