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The legal battle between two factions of one of Rhode Island’s most prominent and wealthy families now has a date for… Read More
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Every Friday, GoLocalProv takes a look at who is rising and who is falling in Rhode Island and national politics, business,… Read More
Providence Man Sentenced for Scamming More Than a Dozen Seniors
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Work on RIDOT Bridge Project is at Center of New Lawsuit Filed in Federal Court
Contractor work on a Rhode Island Department of Transportation (DOT) bridge project is at the center of a new federal… Read More
CCRI Appoints Kellie Ann Wright as New Director of Marketing and Communications
The Community College of Rhode Island has appointed Kellie Ann Wright as its new Director of Marketing and Communications.… Read More
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Residential Properties Closes $2.2M Sale of Historic Blackstone Boulevard Home
Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 530 Blackstone Boulevard on Providence’s East Side for $2.2 million.… Read More
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A massage therapist in Rhode Island was arrested in 2022 on a sexual assault charge — and later convicted on an amended… Read More
Providence Police Apprehend Suspect in 2023 Homicide
Providence police have announced that they have arrested an individual in connection to a 2023 homicide in the city. … Read More
Ground Beef Recalled
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling 16,243 pounds of… Read More
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Those looking to buy a home received no good news from the chairman of the Federal Reserve on Wednesday. The Fed voted to… Read More
Banning Menthol Cigarettes Was Always a Bad Idea - Froma Harrop
The Biden administration recently stopped a plan to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes. The excellent arguments for why they… Read More
Man Hospitalized Following Stabbing in Kennedy Plaza
A man was stabbed in Kennedy Plaza in downtown Providence overnight.… Read More
PHOTOS: RI Hotel Workers March for “Fair Contract”
In Providence, union contracts at the Omni Providence, Renaissance Providence Downtown, and Graduate Providence have expired… Read More
CVS Stock Gets Hammered, Falls 16% — Full-Year Profit Target Slashed
It was a brutal day for Woonsocket-based CVS. The company’s stock fell 16%.… Read More
South Kingstown Pays Legal Fees & Fines for Legal Fight With Solas Over Critical Race Theory
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Foulkes Raised More Money Than McKee in First Quarter of 2024
Helena Foulkes, the unannounced candidate for the Democratic nomination for Rhode Island Governor in 2026, out-fundraised… Read More
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For the Presidents of elite northeastern schools, it is a big win if you still have your job after the spring of discontent… Read More
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There are a number of bills before the Rhode Island General Assembly this year to address online “deepfakes," whether… Read More
PC Coach Kim English Blasts “Tampering Head Coaches”
Kim English, the head coach of the Providence College men’s basketball program, took to social media and blasted… Read More
Ethics Commission to Investigate Hopkins Over Complaint Alleging Nepotism
The hiring and promotion of Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins’s son-in-law at a city job will now be the subject of a Rhode… Read More
Brown’s Pro-Palestine Encampment Closing Down
Faced with disciplinary action, the organizers of the Brown pro-Palestine encampment announced it is shutting down on Tuesday… Read More
Gaspee Days Committee Announces 2024 Parade Marshal
The Gaspee Days Committee on Thursday announced the Grand Marshal for the annual Gaspee Days Parade - Dean Scanlon, owner of… Read More
DEM Announces Start of the 2024 “RI Grown” Farmers Market Season
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced the start of the weekly 2024 RI Grown… Read More
Dear Annie: Promotion Shifts Dynamics of Longtime Friendship
Dear Annie: My friend "Emily" and I go way back to our college days, when we used to share absolutely everything with each… Read More
Studio Visit with Artist Maxime Jean Lefebvre - Inside Art With Michael Rose
Area universities welcome artists from across the globe to Rhode Island. Talented interdisciplinary artist and professor… Read More
Edgewood Deli and Market Closing After Nearly 70 Years
Edgewood Market and Deli in Cranston is closing after nearly 70 years. The business announced this week that it is closing… Read More
Dear Annie: Navigating Financial and Communication Boundaries in Relationships
Dear Annie: I had been in a wonderful relationship with an incredible woman for two years and 10 months. She recently… Read More
The Ultimate RI Event Calendar — Everything to Do
Welcome to The Ultimate RI Event Calendar. We have now featured more than 2,200 events around Rhode Island, and… Read More
Dear Annie: Laughter and Connection in the Digital Age
Dear Annie: The recent letter about giving children experiences instead of things really struck a chord. When the writer… Read More
Fit for Life: Undo Your Seasonal Mistakes
Every year, I see the same mistakes repeated, and they're more prevalent when spring hits because of the discrepancy in… Read More
Dear Annie: Enduring Love Beyond Addiction
Dear Annie: I lost my 32-year-old son (the baby of my three kids) almost two years ago to a fentanyl overdose; we all… Read More
Officially Open: Teatro ECAS Ribbon Cutting Attracts Multiple Mayors and Theatre Organizers
Teatro ECAS is officially open. GoLocal’s Richard McCaffrey was there for the official ribbon cutting for the new home… Read More
Dear Annie: Having Fun Beyond the Party Scene
Dear Annie: I've always disliked house parties. During the first ones I'd been invited to, I had to leave early… Read More
Inside Art with Michael Rose - Art League Celebrates Work by High School Students
The importance of encouraging artists at a young age cannot be overstated. Young individuals who receive the support of… Read More
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April’s Providence Pizza Week might be over, but according to the Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors… Read More
A Popular Neighborhood Bar in Providence Has a New Addition — Its Own Food Cart
A popular neighborhood bar in Providence has a new addition — its very own food cart. … Read More
WWII “Trailblazer” Avelino “Chappy” Rose’s 100th Birthday
Avelino "Chappy" Rose has seen it all. He was born in East Providence a century ago.… Read More
Four Inducted into Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame
The Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame (RIMHOF) is inducting four new members into the Class of 2024 – Harry Allen,… Read More
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If you are anything like me, you want to see results and see them fast. I get an idea in my head and like to go all in.… Read More
Dear Annie: Finding Love in All the Wrong Places
Dear Annie: I have let myself get involved with a significantly younger guy. To make matters worse, I'm married. In… Read More
Susan Allen, Jess Jeffries & Elissa Lincoln Featured in New Show - Inside Art with Michael Rose
It is exciting to see new artists joining the ranks of those represented by established galleries in Rhode Island. At Dryden… Read More
The Great Elephant Migration Is Coming to Newport—100 in Total
100 life-size elephants will be invading Newport this summer.… Read More
Dear Annie: Abuse and Another Man
Dear Annie: I'm a mom and have been married for nearly six years. But for the past few years, my husband and I have… Read More
Here’s Where Movie Ella McCay is Filming Next in Providence
In July of 2023, GoLocal was first to report that Ella McCay was going to be filmed in Rhode Island. Now, GoLocal can… Read More
Dear Annie: Should I Tell My Wife About an Affair
Dear Annie: I have been married for 15 years. A little over a year ago, I started having an affair with an… Read More
Maven’s Delicatessen Launches Dinner Menu
Maven’s Delicatessen in Pawtucket has now dropped its new dinner menu. According to Maven’s social media, the… Read More
Dear Annie: Struggling to Make and Keep Friends in a New City
Dear Annie: I have a friend, "Donna," who lives in another state. We've been friends for three years. Due to past… Read More
