STORY OF THE WEEK: Back in the day, the approach of the end of February would signal the time for the Providence Newspaper Guild Follies – the bygone annual satiric sendup of the year in Rhode … more

The Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus (RIBLIA) will explore whether state-level legislative fixes could prevent redlining. Their announcement comes … more

The stakes for charitable organizations were high as a select group of 36 state legislators, media personalities and notables took to the tables Wednesday at Twin River to play black jack. Hosted by … more

Joe Rocco and Farah Kinsella were on a shopping mission Black Friday to express their love for each other. They weren’t exactly indiscrete about it either. Joe was rather loud. “We … more

Deals had shoppers waiting in lines outside some of the store at Warwick Mall on Black Friday. But stores didn’t open at midnight nor did people camp outside hoping to snag one of a limited … more

By ALLIE LEWIS It wasn't the same experience shoppers came accustomed to ahead of the pandemic, but after a year of mostly staying home and distancing from friends and loved ones, Black Friday sales were warmly welcomed. Even if it was a bit of a later more

By DANIEL KITTREDGE A resolution recognizing Black History Month in Cranston received the unanimous backing of the City Council last week - but not before an unexpected, lengthy and at times impassioned discussion. "e;All of you can be there. We've got more

By DANIEL KITTREDGE In the wake of the Minnesota killing of George Floyd at the hands of the police and the widespread demonstrations that have followed, a new call has emerged from some quarters - "e;defund the police."e; The specifics behind, and more