If democracy dies in darkness, that logic should dictate that government thrives under direct sunlight. Such is the theory championed and emphasized during Sunshine Week, occurring right now … more

STORY OF THE WEEK: Back in the day, the approach of the end of February would signal the time for the Providence Newspaper Guild Follies – the bygone annual satiric sendup of the year in Rhode … more

To the Editor: Members of the City Council along with the Mayor continue to look for ways to improve communications with the residents of Warwick. We have made a commitment to change the way traditional Council meetings run. Over my first four years on more

To the Editor: I was extremely disappointed to learn recently that the City Council (and the mayor?) has decided not to allow public participation in Council meetings via Zoom anymore. I naively believed that our public officials would welcome public more

Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly last week. For more information on any of these items, visit rilegislature.gov/pressrelease. House unveils affordable housing push, OKs bill against income more

Parking anywhere near the State House when the General Assembly is in session can be an exercise in frustration. If you're lucky and arrive just as someone pulls out, you could get a metered space without having to put on hiking boots and pack a lunch to more

To the Editor: Yes, beyond doubt if you've done your research and homework and haven't been living under a rock, you know that the presidential election was indeed stolen, but mind you, it has nothing to do with Biden or Trump and everything to do with more

A new year can mean many things. Most people like to set some expectations or challenges for themselves in the form of new resolutions, while others simply enjoy the ability to start a new calendar year with a clean slate and a fresh perspective looking more