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Detroit City FC faces North Carolina FC at home amid tight playoff race
Detroit City FC will host North Carolina FC this Saturday in a match that could impact the Eastern Conference playoff race. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. at Keyworth Stadium and will be available for streaming on ESPN+, with...
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Inside the Rhode Island town where fans think Taylor Swift may wed Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift fans speculate the singer and fiancé Travis Kelce will wed in Rhode Island(Image: AP) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly tying the knot in the coastal town of Watch Hill, Rhode Island. The pop star and Kansas City Chiefs...
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Government shutdown, Rhode Island pushes back against ‘Trump Grants’
Rhode Island lawmakers are pushing back against the Republican-led proposal to rename Workforce Pell Grants as “Trump Grants” as the government shut down on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C. The building is...
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Moving to Rhode Island for Work? Here’s What You Need to Know
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the U.S., but it offers plenty of opportunities for those considering a career move. With a mix of coastal charm, a growing economy, and easy access to nearby metropolitan areas, the Ocean State has become...
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University of Rhode Island fraternity suspended amid hazing allegations
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The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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“The university treats all allegations of hazing with the utmost seriousness,” the statement said. “Upon receiving the report, the university promptly placed the fraternity on interim suspension, requiring the chapter to cease all operations...
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5-year-old hit by car driven by Rhode Island State Police trooper
A 5-year-old was seriously injured after they were hit by a car driven by a Rhode Island State Police trooper on Thursday afternoon. According to WJAR, the child was struck by a car on Boylston Street in Warwick around 3 p.m. Thursday. The vehicle...
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Trump, Project 2025 and ‘Culture Wars’
In the workplace, DEI policies provide all employees “equal access to opportunities,” offer a “sense of belonging” for everyone and encourage the hiring of a diverse workforce, as described by the Harvard Business School. Labeling DEI “unlawful...
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An ultimate fall weekend in Providence, Rhode Island
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I believe that Providence is the most West Coast city on the East Coast, but with a salty New England twist. That’s not to breeze over the city’s history (the racketeering mayor, the relocation of rivers, a decades-long revitalization) or its...
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Rhode Island Triumphs Over Fordham with 2-0 Victory in A-10 Match
Rhode Island women's soccer secured a decisive 2-0 victory over Fordham, marking their third win in Atlantic 10 play. Kyra Samalonis opened the scoring in the 17th minute with her first career goal, followed by Nika Jacobs' insurance goal in the...
DOJ reverses plan to tie federal grants for crime victims to compliance with immigration policy: R.I. attorney general
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The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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PROVIDENCE — Facing a lawsuit from attorneys general in 20 states and the District of Columbia, the US Department of Justice has dropped its plans to impose conditions to link more than $1 billion in annual funding for crime victims with President...
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Rhode Island begins collecting sales tax on short-term parking services
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WJAR - Rhode Island
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Parking is getting more expensive in Rhode Island. Starting this month, a new sales tax takes effect, and it will likely affect your trip downtown, to the airport, or even to the beach. Nobody likes paying for parking,...
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DOJ reverses plan to tie federal grants for crime victims to compliance with immigration policy: R.I. attorney general
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The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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PROVIDENCE — Facing a lawsuit from attorneys general in 20 states and the District of Columbia, the US Department of Justice has dropped its plans to impose conditions to link more than $1 billion in annual funding for crime victims with President...
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Rhode Island’s state tree in the spotlight this year
Posted on October 2, 2025 Updated on October 2, 2025 The adaptable red maple being celebrated with ‘Liberty Tree’ plantings across the state in the year ahead KINGSTON, R.I. — Oct. 2, 2025 — With plans in the works for the Rhode Island state tree...
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2025 FABRIC Arts Festival weaves across different cultures. What to know
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Fall River Herald News - Massachusetts
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The 2025 FABRIC Arts Festival will expand its focus from Portuguese culture to include other diasporas like Cape Verdean and Filipino. This year's festival will take place from Oct. 9 to 12 in Fall River, Providence, and East Providence. The event...
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Brianna Vega, Nurse and URI Alum, Crowned Miss Rhode Island USA
Brianna Vega, a University of Rhode Island alumna and registered nurse with Brown University Health, is the new Miss Rhode Island USA. The Providence native and first-generation college graduate will represent the Ocean State at the Miss USA...
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Digital Literacy and Civics Education are Essential Tools in Era of Disinformation and Surveillance Capitalism
[Source: csueastbay.edu] Heidi Boghosian delivers a powerful and meticulously researched call to arms for a digitally overwhelmed society grappling with declining civic engagement and the manipulation of truth in the digital age in her new book...
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Platkin Announces Victory in Lawsuit Against Trump Imposition of Illegal Immigration Enforcement
After leading a multi-state lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that the DOJ will remove illegal conditions on over $1.3 billion in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)...
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Rhode Island students improve in latest standardized test scores
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Standardized test scores in Rhode Island have officially been released, and the state department of education says there’s been a slight uptick in scores. According to the report, within the past year, grades three...
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URI grad wins Miss Rhode Island USA crown
KINGSTON, RI — A 2019 graduate of the University of Rhode Island won the Miss Rhode Island USA pageant. Brianna Vega will go on to represent the Ocean State at the Miss USA Pageant in Reno, Nevada, later this year. See also: Where To Celebrate...
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Forbes Global Properties Welcomes Rhode Island’s Flagship Real Estate Advisors to its Network
Forbes Global Properties announces that Flagship Real Estate Advisors has joined its network. Responsible for more than 8,500 successful transactions with a total sales volume of over $3 billion, the firm will exclusively represent Forbes Global...
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