The U.S. Conference of Mayors annual conference was expected to draw hundreds of people to Providence in June.

Mobster Anthony “Spucky” Spagnolo was part of a Boston crew that tried to snatch power from Providence during a tumultuous time for the mob.

Rhode Island is an outlier on a host of transportation metrics compared with other states, according to a new analysis by RIPEC.

The independent candidate said his data indicated he would be ahead of Democrat Helena Foulkes if they were the only candidates.

The independent candidate said his data indicated he would be ahead of Democrat Helena Foulkes if they were the only candidates.

The independent candidate said his data indicated he would be ahead of Democrat Helena Foulkes if they were the only candidates.

Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. stands by his firefighters, dismissing the allegations of widespread on-duty substance abuse.

Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.

Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.

An early signal of how RI moved in a more progressive direction

The new UNH survey suggested the lieutenant governor is the most vulnerable Rhode Island Democrat in a major race this fall.

The Providence School Board is slated to discuss the job performance of its president on Wednesday night.

Rhode Island’s largest health system has been trying to get its operations back in the black this year.

The Democratic nominee’s campaign acknowledged it is refunding about $10,500 in donations that should not have been accepted.

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Can Ken Block win the governor’s race as an independent?

State Rep. David Morales, the Democratic nominee for Providence mayor, had his first sit-down television interview since his stunning primary night win.

Maureen McManus was quietly placed on paid leave Jan. 10.

The independent candidate is targeting charges on utility and wireless bills, as well as expenses related to transportation.

The letter from the DOJ was sent on the eve of a 22-month deadline where states can discard voting records under federal law.

The Republican and independent gubernatorial candidates will both rely solely on their own fundraising to keep pace with Democrat Helena Foulkes.

Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.

Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.

New forces in RI politics: Foulkes, Morales and Greenman

Primary day isn’t always the most exciting part of election season, but this year, it changed the political landscape in Rhode Island.

Primary day isn’t always the most exciting part of election season, but this year, it changed the political landscape in Rhode Island.

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