Women’s soccer falls 2-1 to Columbia in late-game heartbreaker

Last Saturday night in New York City, women’s soccer (7-2-2, 1-1 Ivy) lost 2-1 to Ivy foe Columbia (4-4-2, 2-0) after conceding a heartbreaking game-winner in the final five minutes of regulation play. With five Ivy League matchups left in the...

After 187 years, the Providence Shelter Foundation continues supporting R.I.’s children of color

The shelter funds programs in Rhode Island’s urban communities, prioritizing those serving marginalized children of color, especially Black children. Its work is supported by two endowments, and doesn’t rely on fund-raising or federal funds. The...

Metra, CTA awarded federal grants that could require cooperation with immigration enforcement

The CTA and Metra have been awarded federal counterterrorism grants that could require them to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, although it’s unclear if the agencies plan to take the money. The grants, administered by the Federal...

Aging wisely in Rhode Island

By Ann Martini "You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old,” the comedian George Burns once said. If you know who Burns is, you might be heading toward what was once called “your golden years.” At a time when youth tend to...

Women’s Soccer: UConn gets back in the win column against Providence 

The University of Connecticut women’s soccer team took down Providence College on Wednesday night to secure its second conference win of the season. This was the Huskies (6-3-2, 2-1-1) third straight win over the Friars (3-4-2, 0-2-1), extending...

RIDE recognizes 3 Rhode Island Blue Ribbon Schools

Bailey Elementary School was recognized as a 2025 Blue Ribbon School. (courtesy: Providence Schools)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Education recognized three Rhode Island schools as Blue Ribbon Schools on Wednesday....

Battle of the Rams: Rhode Island Hosts Fordham for Key A-10 Matchup

Rhody women's soccer gears up for a pivotal Thursday night clash against Fordham, both teams holding a 2-1 A-10 conference record. Historically, Fordham leads the all-time series 11-13-4, though Rhody recently triumphed 2-0 in their last meeting....

Yes America, Democrats really do want tax dollars for illegal immigrants

At midnight Tuesday, the government shut down. Prior to the deadline, Republicans passed their budget proposal out of the House of Representatives, but Senate Democrats, along with Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, shot it down, 55-45. While...

Your October To Do List in Rhode Island

Photo courtesy of The Gamm Theatre/Cat Laine Theater: Angels in America Through Oct. 19 Set in New York City during the height of the AIDS pandemic, Angels in America Part Two: Perestroika explores sex, religion, politics and family during the...

Corcoran Expands to Rhode Island With Launch of Corcoran Chart House Realty

Corcoran Group LLC has announced the continued expansion of its affiliate network with the launch of Corcoran Chart House Realty, operating across Rhode Island’s coastal enclaves. Led by broker/owner Matthew Antonio, the firm will serve clients...

Furloughed Education Department workers ‘shocked’ after automatic email replies changed to blame shutdown on Democrats

As employees at the Education Department prepared for a looming government shutdown this week, several set an automatic email reply to inform others of their furloughed status. But by Thursday morning, some furloughed workers discovered that their...

Arizona sues Trump administration over ‘unconstitutional’ immigrant crime victim exclusions

Arizona, along with 20 other states, is suing the U.S. Department of Justice for its plan to ban immigrants who lack legal status from using crime victim services funded by federal grants. In the lawsuit filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court...

RI borrowers pay the 12th most in student loans each month, data shows

Do you have student loans to pay off? You're certainly not alone. Personal finance company WalletHub released its list of states with the highest student loan payments, and Rhode Island took the No. 12 spot. The list was compiled based on consumer...

‘Countryside’ Church Celebrates 180 Years of Service

Church of the Holy Cross. (Photo by Jim McCloskey) Amid the modern-day commerce of a supermarket and a car dealership on a busy section of West Main Road sits a small, unimposing church. At the bustling intersection, the Church of the Holy Cross...

For dad, it's Brown vs. URI. For son, it's La Salle vs. Hendricken

PROVIDENCE – James Perry said he won’t be receiving any live scores on his headset. There are two football games that will dominate state headlines Friday night, and he’ll be coaching one of them. Brown takes on the University of Rhode Island for...

URI Police receive first-ever accreditation from Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission

Posted on September 30, 2025 Updated on September 30, 2025 The University’s law enforcement agency joins ranks of other police departments in Rhode Island participating in the accreditation program. KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 30, 2025 – The University...

Activists note ICE’s absence at Burlington airport in recent months

An overflow crowd of protesters listens to a public forum during which people spoke about U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement deporting people through the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport during a meeting of the Burlington...

Chaos takes a holiday: Powell brings voice of reason to Rhode Island

Warwick’s Crowne Plaza last week was the place to be for Rhode Island’s political and business leaders as they joined one of the first public appearances by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell since the Fed’s quarter-point cut in the federal...

Former prosecutor Keith Hoffmann launches bid for Rhode Island attorney general

Keith Hoffmann, who worked in a series of different roles in the Rhode Island Attorney General’s office, formally announced Tuesday his campaign to be the state’s next attorney general. Hoffmann, 38, until recently served as director of policy in...

Meet Sarah Dully, Rhode Island's 2026 Teacher of the Year

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WJAR) — Narraganset High School English teacher Sarah Dully has been selected as Rhode Island’s 2026 State Teacher of the Year. Dully has been an educator since 2012. She joined Narragansett High School as an English language...