On Friday, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley vetoed the City Council’s so-called “8 Law" Ordinance. This has sparked… Read More
The People Have a Right to Enjoy Their Parks - Froma Harrop
Public parks belong to the public, right? A billionaire can't cordon off an acre of Golden Gate Park for his private… Read More
What You Can Buy in Rhode Island for Under $1 Million
The folks at Mott & Chace Sotheby's International have three homes featured this week -- each located in one of Rhode… Read More
Brown Star Who Entered Transfer Portal Will Stay a Bear
Nana Owusu-Anane, Brown’s second-best player after Kino Lilly, Sr. this past season, had entered the transfer portal… Read More
Drones, GPS Trackers Used by Multi-State Burglary Ring With Victims in RI — Fugitive Arrested
A fugitive has been arrested and arraigned in a multi-state burglary ring, United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced… Read More
Williams-Sonoma Will Pay Record $3.17M Civil Penalty for Violating FTC ‘Made in USA’ Order
Home goods company Williams-Sonoma will be required to pay a record civil penalty of $3.175 million for violating a 2020… Read More
A Big Providence Tax Battle Could Be Looming
Proposed changes to the Providence residential and commercial real estate tax structures are making their way through the… Read More
Two Security Guards Stabbed at Rhode Island Hospital
Two security guards were stabbed at Rhode Island Hospital overnight. It marks the latest episode of violence against… Read More
Side of the Rhode: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not? - April 26, 2024
Every Friday, GoLocalProv takes a look at who is rising and who is falling in Rhode Island and national politics, business,… Read More
UVA Prof. Lawless: Biden’s Growing College Problem and Trump’s Trial
University of Virginia Professor Jennifer Lawless, who chairs the Political Science department, discussed the biggest issues… Read More
Rhode Islanders Are Among the Highest for Auto Loan Delinquency in the U.S.
Rhode Islanders have the fifth-highest delinquency rate on their auto loans in the country, according to a new study that… Read More
Patriots Select Drake Maye With 3rd Pick in NFL Draft
The New England Patriots selected quarterback Drake Maye from the University of North Carolina with the third overall pick.… Read More
Brown Rabbi Calls University Encampment “Anti-Israel” - Warns About Safety Issues
In an email sent early Thursday, Brown University’s Rabbi called the encampment on campus "anti-Israel."… Read More
RI Hockey Great Dave Quinn Fired as San Jose Sharks Coach - McMahon
The San Jose Sharks fired David Quinn on Wednesday as coach after finishing with the worst record in the NHL this season,… Read More
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Weinstein Sex Crimes Conviction Overturned by NY’s Highest Court
In a 4-3 decision, New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction on felony… Read More
As Public Radio Faces Cuts and Political Backlash, RI Public Radio Is Merging Into RIPBS
National Public Radio (NPR) and public radio stations across the country are under the microscope as charges of political… Read More
People on the Move: East Providence Mayor Announces Two Staff Changes
GoLocal's People on the Move is an update on new hires and promotions across southern New England. If your organization… Read More
Israel’s Message to Tehran - Dr. Mackubin Owens
It should be no secret that the Islamic Republic of Iran has been at war with both Israel and the United States for decades.… Read More
DEM Orders RI Recycled Metals to Conduct Testing Post-Fire
GoLocal secured a copy of a letter issued by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to the owners of the… Read More
30,000 in RI Applied for 2,500 Charter School Seats
Tens of thousands of students are seeking to attend Rhode Island’s public charter schools. There is just one problem:… Read More
Creeps Hunt Kids on Social Media - Froma Harrop
We have entered a new social media hell, where online creeps run sadistic schemes targeting high school kids. Since late… Read More
Pro-Palestine Encampment Launches on Brown University’s Main Green
On Wednesday morning, Brown students set up a pro-Palestine encampment on the main green, aka, the College Green. The… Read More
Fit for Life: Un-do 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: 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
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
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
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
Most Delicious, Most Creative, and Most Instagrammable — Here’s Who Won Providence Pizza Week
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
Fit for Life: Impatient? Want a Quick Fix? Read on…
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
Fit for Life: Embracing Vitality — How Providence Fit Body Forever Transforms Lives Beyond 55
Step into the dynamic world of fitness with me this week as I join forces with Coach Mike and the dedicated members of… Read More
Providence’s XO Bar Launches New Spring Specialty Cocktails
The XO Bar in Providence has launched a new spring cocktail menu — featuring seasonally-themed ingredients such as… Read More
Dear Annie: Resolving Inheritance Disputes
Dear Annie: I read a letter in your column about inheritance issues, and I wanted to share my own story.… Read More
AS220 Turns Focus to Printmaking - Inside Art With Michael Rose
Right now is the very best time to explore the art of the print in Rhode Island. At AS220, four concurrent exhibitions all… Read More
What You Should Know About “Toddler Milk” and How It’s Marketed to Parents
If you’re a parent, you might have noticed toddler “milk” while browsing the formula aisle. The powdered… Read More
Dear Annie: Finding Peace After a Loved One Loses Their Battle to Addiction
Dear Readers: A great many of you wrote in with stories of your own about the pain of caring for a loved one who is in the… Read More
Fit for Life: Kicked in the Teeth
Have you ever noticed that we are constantly being tested?… Read More
Dear Annie: Rekindling Romance
Dear Annie: I've recently reconnected with a former co-worker with whom I had lost track of after her first husband… Read More
