A new bill would grant abuse survivors in Rhode Island the ability to escape dangerous living situations by ending their leases early — without facing long-term consequences.

Derek Lisi has worked at Brown University as a custodian for more than a decade.

All of the Brown University students still hospitalized are now stable, following last weekend’s deadly campus shooting.

Providence police have released new images of an individual they are wanting to interview, who was seen near the unidentified suspect in the Brown University shooting.

RISD students — whose campus sits just a short walk from Brown — have voiced frustration with the school’s response, pointing to internal communication they describe as minimal, vague and, at times…

A Providence woman has been sentenced for fleeing the scene of a crash that killed an elderly pedestrian two years ago.

The Providence Police Department has released body-worn camera footage showing the aftermath of a crash in October involving federal agents and a civilian driver.

Refugee advocacy leaders in Providence are denouncing the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, D.C., while warning against what they call “drastic” immigration polic…

After months of uncertainty, Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital will remain open through January, but what happens beyond that point is still unclear.

Three people charged in connection with the alleged drug overdoses of seven Providence College students appeared in court Monday morning.

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is once again renewing his effort to close a historic but controversial jail in New Bedford.

Hospital leaders announced “Express Care” on Wednesday, emphasizing quick access to quality behavioral health services without long wait times.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley signed a lease Wednesday, guaranteeing the WaterFire Arts Center another two decades of stability.

An Indiana man has been convicted on two of three charges in connection with sexually assaulting two girls in Exeter more than 30 years ago.

Results from the latest Ocean State Poll, conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, indicate McKee has significant ground to cover if he hopes to advance.

The 16-year-old faces two counts of assault on persons with severe impairments.

A teenager was nearly taken into federal immigration custody in Providence Thursday afternoon before a Superior Court judge intervened, according to the Rhode Island Judiciary.

Police said they were called to the Clarke Cooke House in Newport just before 10 p.m. for customers refusing to leave.

A planned vote on a new 10‑year lease for the Rhode Island DCYF headquarters was delayed after union members raised concerns about what they call an “unhealthy workspace.”

The lawsuit accuses Sand Media Corp. of trademark infringement as the company prepares for an “aggressive nationwide expansion.”

In the weeks since his arrest, a GoFundMe page has raised more than $42,000 to help cover legal and court-related expenses.

A Providence woman who has been in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody for nearly four months was transferred to a facility more than 2,000 miles away, just days before a schedul…

After sitting vacant for more than two years, the historic building is poised for a revival—one that builds on the city’s legacy as a vibrant, diverse arts community.

In response to exponential rent hikes, Providence property owners are no longer allowed to use rent-setting algorithms to prices units in the city.

Fray Luis Rosario was described as an active member of the Federal Hill Commerce Association (FHCA), a dynamic entrepreneur, and a caring, well-respected employer.

Many of the victims were from a Guatemalan-Mayan immigrant community whom the AGO described as particularly vulnerable due to the ongoing housing crisis.

This year’s special guest lighter is 87-year-old Geraldine Perry, the woman who gave the iconic critter its name.

The declaration will be in effect until May 14, 2025, and could last longer “depending upon the amount of precipitation received in upcoming weeks or months.”