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The massive wildfires in Los Angeles serve as a disturbing reminder of how vulnerable many of our local communities are to forest fires
An ongoing gap between expenditures and revenue spells more red ink
U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha is facing the end of his tenure due to the return of the White House to Republican control next week. Cunha has spent most of his career with the Justice Department, and he was appointed by President Biden in 2021.
The votes come a week after almost 700 of their colleagues at Rhode Island Hospital won their union election
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At-large bids might be non-existent for Rhode Island teams in March
A local nonprofit that helps immigrants and refugees is experiencing a surge in need for its services ahead of President-elect Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20
The building has drawn local ire for its scale and potential to bring new residents, and their cars, to the neighborhood. In revised plans, developers have responded by decreasing the height of the building and removing parking spaces for residents.
Voters have been more pessimistic about the state’s outlook
Last week’s efforts to open the Providence City Council chambers as a temporary warming center underscored the need for action, many say
The latest inspection report was completed in November