The former senate leader paid close attention to Rhode Island politics over the years, including once playing bocce with a promising young Republican mayor named Vincent A. Cianci.
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The state medical transportation company, MTM, has a checkered history in the state. “Every and all options are on the table to hold MTM accountable – this cannot happen again,” the governor said.
Ashley and Jared’s new cafe, Audrey’s, opens with coffee, treats, and a nod to ‘The Bachelor’
The celebrity love-birds prepped charcuterie boards and took customer orders during the grand opening on Saturday, which drew fans from all over Rhode Island.
Providence tree lighting ushers in the holiday season — and hope for downtown
On Friday night, an economic rebound felt like it was within arm’s reach as residents and leaders gathered in front of city hall for Providence’s ceremonial tree lighting for the first time since December 2019.
Shopping in R.I.: Check out these great holiday markets
Close your web browsers, skip the big box stores, and head to some of Rhode Island’s best holiday markets to explore gift options from hundreds of local businesses, artisans, and makers.
A calm weekend precedes a potentially wild-weather Monday
If you’re still raking up leaves, putting up your Christmas lights, or even cleaning the gutters on Saturday and Sunday, the weather will generally cooperate if you can handle that chill. But next week will start with unseasonably warm temperatures and a chance for chaotic winds and a storm threat.
Senator: R.I. has the money but needs a plan to address homelessness
Senator Ryan W. Pearson said his review of existing allocations shows Rhode Island already has $44.5 million to address homelessness. “It’s not a money problem,” he told the Globe. “It’s an execution problem.”
On CNN, Walsh avoids question on Mass. governor’s race: ‘I’m focused right now’ on labor secretary job
The labor secretary and former Boston mayor didn’t bite Friday morning when asked if he plans to run for governor of his home state of Massachusetts, but he didn’t rule out a possible bid either.
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