The presence of federal agents on the streets have kept people away from going out and patronizing local businesses in the city.

Socialism's appeal is at a new high, but it remains less popular than capitalism and well below free enterprise.

The blowback against data centers comes at a time when billions of dollars are being poured into developments that support the AI sector.

The arrests, lawyers and advocates for immigrants say, appear more indiscriminate than operations last year.

Brett Smiley reflects on the race against David Morales, which he believes came down to differences about rent control and cost of living.

The quarter-point increase lifts the Fed’s key rate to about 3.9% and, over time, could result in higher borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards.

The home is owned by Judith Perez, the sister of Providence Police Chief Colonel Oscar Perez.

The lawsuit it would harm states and localities by straining emergency rooms and reducing participation in food stamps, which would drain money from local businesses that depend on the federal benefits.

More than 80 years ago, a young soldier from Holyoke made the ultimate sacrifice. A Dutch family has been tending his grave in the Netherlands ever since.

Friday’s inflation report is shaping up to be among the most consequential in years.

At least 206 people with Massachusetts ties were killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Here are the stories of those they left behind.

Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, Muslims in Massachusetts reflect on how the tragedy shaped their experiences of what it's like to be Muslim in America.

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The White House has escalated its criticism of how the Smithsonian presents American history and values.

As the US-Canada trade war widens, local businesses say the uncertainty could stifle their ability to make long-term investments.

The high-stakes mayoral showdown is one of the closest-watched races in next week’s Rhode Island primary.

As he sailed on Narragansett Bay near his home in Jamestown, Peter F. Neronha talked about his accomplishments and his regrets after eight years in office.

“It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come,” Messi said on his Instagram account.

A Brockton fire and the scourge of ‘twisted science.’

The US-Iran conflict has caused a rise in gas prices, adding more costs to what is an already challenging environment for farmers.

The US-Iran conflict has caused a rise in gas prices, adding more costs to what is an already challenging environment for farmers.

The poll results come as McKee and Foulkes prepare to clash in their final debate Tuesday night.

The Department of Homeland Security described the gloves as a “de-escalation device,” but critics said they could encourage agents to use more force.

The license plate cameras helped police solve the Brown University shooting case, but have faced recent backlash amid privacy concerns.

Matos, who was born in Portugal, was appointed to the Superior Court by former Governor Lincoln Chafee in 2012 and previously worked as an assistant US attorney.

Even in Massachusetts, where the overall median net worth is $374,000, deep structural inequities persist.

After graduating from Berklee, Price toured with Lionel Hampton and Count Basie, and is remembered for stirring performances at Little League games and the Grog and Dog.

William Santiago Ramos, 30, is expected to be arraigned Friday at Providence District Court on charges of domestic murder, failing to register as a sex offender, and obstructing police.

Previous outcomes under the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights convinced decent people, honest law enforcement officials, and a majority of the R.I. legislature to put an end to this corrupt pro...

Ronald Fischer spent 21 years on the run for sexual assault, living under false identities as a biotech executive, doctor, and master sailor — until federal marshals tracked him down.

“Scam Slave: From Hell to Home,” directed and produced by Timothy Blackwood, is making its East Coast debut on Wednesday in the Rhode Island International Film Festival.

In a letter to the Brown community, Paxson, whose term had been extended to June 2028, wrote that her decision to depart early is “the best path for Brown” as it begins a new strategic planning proces...

If approved by voters in November, the citizen-led effort aims to divest city assets from countries committing human rights violations and companies that are "complicit".

A new state law created a two-year window for victims to bring previously expired claims against institutions that allowed sexual abuse of children. Dozens of lawsuits have poured in so far.

Cecilia Vega described what she said was pressure from executives to insert bias into several segments that aired this year.

Progressive groups are trying to oust Councilman John Goncalves, and the race for his Ward 1 seat may be seen as a proxy for the mayoral contest.

Bryan Rafael Gómez is back in custody. A federal judge in R.I. granted his release in April when Assistant US Attorney Kevin Bolan didn’t tell her about a warrant charging Gómez with homicide.

Thirty-one men and women from 13 different nations became American citizens in Providence on Wednesday with an emphatic message of hope and belonging from presiding Judge Melissa Dubose.

“This is an important reaffirmation of First Amendment rights in a space that serves as a quintessential forum for free speech activity,” ACLU of R.I.’s Steven Brown said.

A new ACLU report finds ‘insufficient progress’ in providing remote access to the public meetings of R.I.’s city and town councils and school committees

“There was just a great feeling of excitement and cross cultural belonging and connection and discovery that was really unlike anything I’ve ever seen in Providence,” Track 15 Marketing Director Aliso...

Polls show Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee 20 percentage points behind in a Democratic primary rematch amid political fallout from the Washington Bridge closure.

“It is not a good thing for democracy when voters don’t have a choice at the ballot box,” Common Cause R.I. executive director John Marion said.

France’s colonial rule over the North African nation, from 1912 to 1956, adds a layer of tension that was palpable the last time the two titans of global football played in the World Cup.