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The Red Ink Community Library is a nonprofit located in Providence’s Mt. Hope neighborhood. (Nina Sparling/The Public's Radio)

Group interrupts book reading in Providence with Nazi imagery

The Red Ink Community Library — a nonprofit library, reading room and organizing space in Providence’s Mt. Hope neighborhood — said the group interrupted an event celebrating the 174th anniversary...

Biden to send military personnel to help hospitals in Rhode Island as COVID-19 cases surge

Starting next week, 1,000 military medical personnel will begin arriving to help mitigate staffing crunches at hospitals across the country, including Rhode Island.

A Last Defense For Thousands Facing Eviction In R.I. And Mass. Will Expire This Weekend

The federal moratorium on evictions expires July 31, exposing thousands of families in Massachusetts and Rhode Island to removal from their homes after they fell behind on rent during the...

Domestic Violence Advocates Describe Increased Demand For Support Services During Pandemic

Rhode Island saw a surge in calls to domestic violence helplines in 2020, as people were directed to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As much of the...

Language, Socioeconomic Barriers Make Getting Shots To Vulnerable R.I. Residents ‘A Marathon, Not A Sprint’

Health officials in Rhode Island are working to make vaccine distribution more equitable. They’ve produced outreach videos in multiple languages, lowered the age criteria for some hard-hit zip codes, and...

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Group interrupts book reading in Providence with Nazi imagery

Biden to send military personnel to help hospitals in Rhode Island as COVID-19 cases surge

A Last Defense For Thousands Facing Eviction In R.I. And Mass. Will Expire This Weekend

Domestic Violence Advocates Describe Increased Demand For Support Services During Pandemic

Language, Socioeconomic Barriers Make Getting Shots To Vulnerable R.I. Residents ‘A Marathon, Not A Sprint’

Hundreds From Across R.I. Sign Up For COVID-19 Shots Meant For Hard-Hit Neighborhoods

Young Adults Are Struggling With Mental Illness. A New Rhode Island Center Wants To Intervene Earlier

University of Rhode Island Asks 58 Greek Life Members To Quarantine Or Go Home

A Dozen Bats Quarantine In Wildlife Rehabilitator's Portsmouth House Amid Concerns Over COVID-19

Providence College Orders All Students To Stay At Home; 120 Students Test Positive For COVID-19

Surf’s Up In Rhode Island’s South County

In Rhode Island, A Classic Local Pastime Draws New Fans Hungry For A Game During COVID-19

In R.I., Police Brutality Protesters Storm Providence Place Mall, Set Cop Car On Fire

She Fought To Keep COVID-19 Out Of Her Nursing Home. Then, She Got Sick.

Gannett Cuts Regional Newsroom Jobs After Recent Furloughs

Rhode Island Reopens Saturday, But Governor Warns ‘Do Not Try To Outfox The Virus’

Rhode Island Stay-At-Home Order Lifts Saturday

City Council Blames Oversight Issues For Fall River Pot Shop Congestion

Fall River Revising Policies Following Unexplained Charges On Mayor's Credit Card

Fall River City Council Hires Law Firm To Enforce Order To Oust Mayor