This article is part of an Earth Month series exploring environmental issues, climate initiatives and community stakeholders throughout Providence and Rhode Island.
On Jan. 17, lawyers representing two New Jersey and Rhode Island fisheries — Loper Bright Enterprises and Relentless Inc. — petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn observer fee policies set forward by the National Marine Fishery Service to reduce overfishing.
On April 7, the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee voted to hold bill S2779, which would amend the state constitution by removing a policy that requires residents to register to vote a minimum of 30 days before a state election.
In March, HousingWorks RI at Roger Williams University released an issue brief promoting Rhode Island mobile home parks as healthy and affordable. The brief also recommended cooperative resident ownership — a model in which residents retain collective, long-term and perpetually renewable leases ...
Since March, the city has considered temporarily closing the South Water Street bike lane to alleviate traffic congestion from the Washington Bridge closure. On April 3, the City formally unveiled the bike lane removal proposal alongside other traffic mitigation plans.
In the Fox Point neighborhood lies a special spot for vegans and ice cream enthusiasts alike. But while gearing up for the 2024 season, the vegan ice cream shop Like No Udder found itself facing property challenges.
This article is part of an Earth Month series exploring environmental issues, climate initiatives and community stakeholders throughout Providence and Rhode Island.
This summer, the Providence Flea Market will relocate from its usual spot on the east bank of the Providence River to the west side of 195 District Park.
“A total solar eclipse will cross North America” on April 8, according to NASA. Though Rhode Island will not be in the path of totality — areas where the moon will completely obscure the sun — Providence will still experience a maximum coverage of 90.9% at 3:30 p.m. according to a NASA eclipse ...
This article is part of an Earth Month series exploring environmental issues, climate initiatives and community stakeholders throughout Providence and Rhode Island.
Earlier this month, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi introduced a 15-bill housing package that seeks to increase housing production rates in Rhode Island. The state has historically ranked low or last in the country for per-capita new home construction.
This Wednesday, the Providence Public School Board unanimously passed a resolution calling on the Providence Public School District and the Rhode Island Department of Education to halt the decision to close 360 High School and merge it under the Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex’s new Life Sciences ...
Since the beginning of his campaign, Mayor Brett Smiley has targeted noise violations. Now, Smiley is pushing for acoustic cameras across Providence to address vehicles that violate the city’s noise ordinance.
On March 14, Gov. Dan McKee announced that the I-195 Washington Bridge, which was partially shut down due to structural concerns last December, will now be demolished and rebuilt entirely. The bridge allows drivers coming from Providence to travel to the east side of Providence and access Seekonk, Massachusetts. ...
On March 19, the RI American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, commonly abbreviated as ACS CAN, held a virtual event titled “Beyond the Rainbow: Addressing Cancer Disparities in LGBTQIA+ Communities.” Held over Zoom, the event discussed the disproportionate impact of cancer on LGBTQ+ people ...
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley signed a municipal ordinance last week which will require all city-owned buildings to go carbon neutral by 2040. The law “marks Providence’s commitment to fostering a healthier environment and enhancing the quality of life for its residents,” according to an email ...
In 2020, the nursing home Hallworth House closed its doors permanently.
On March 5, leaders of the Rhode Island Senate unveiled the Rhode Island Holistic Enhancement and Access Legislation for Total Health Initiative, a 25-bill legislation package seeking to improve “health care access and affordability in Rhode Island,” according to a Rhode Island General Assembly ...
On March 7, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced it would be expanding the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. The program’s growth will provide an estimated 10,000 eligible seniors with access to fresh, locally grown produce and goods.
On Feb. 21, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley endorsed Vision Zero, a commitment to “redesigning city streets for the safety of all who walk, bike, ride and drive,” via a City Council press release. The mayor seeks to eradicate “traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2030,” Press Secretary Josh ...
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