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HousingRhode Island lawmakers are proposing a Tenants' Bill of Rights. The bill would guarantee that people facing eviction have the right to legal representation. It would also give tenants the right of first refusal to purchase a property at market-rate prices. The legislation would also create a framework for tenants' unions.See the Story
What would a Tenant Bill of Rights look like? Here's what lawmakers are proposing
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Rhode Island · Rhode IslandWaters Edge Road is home to the only public boat launch on Watch Hill Cove. But unless you own one of the multimillion dollar homes in the neighborhood, parking is banned. Westerly Harbor Management Commission wants to create four parking spaces near the public right of way. Residents say it would endanger small children, threaten the historical character.See the Story
Why 4 parking spaces at a public boat ramp have Watch Hill homeowners up in arms
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Culture · Providence neo-Nazi flag-waving rally for an all-white New England draws attention. Rhode Island legislators debate bill to shield librarians from harassment. Lawmaker: Bill would prohibit "the practice of banning, removing, censoring or otherwise restricting access to specific books or resources"See the Story
Have RI's cozy local libraries become ground zero in the culture wars?
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Basketball · ProvidenceBrown will play for the Ivy League title Sunday at noon. A win would mean the Bears' first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 1986. The Bears built a 22-point lead early in the second half and held on for dear life at Columbia University. Brown's win over tournament No. 1 seed Princeton is the Bears’ 7th straight victory.See the Story
Brown basketball stuns Princeton, will play for Ivy League title; how the Bears did it
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Rhode Island · Rhode IslandAlison McDaniel has won permission to include an allegation of retaliation in her federal lawsuit. McDaniel alleges she was sexually harassed by the owner of The Preserve Sporting Club and Residences. Judge William E. Smith this week permitted McDaniel to amend her lawsuit to include a specific allegation.See the Story
An actress is suing the owner of The Preserve in Richmond. Here's the latest.
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FishRhode Island is known for its seafood, and the fish and chips are no exception. The dish may typically be associated with the British, but there are plenty of Ocean State restaurants that make an excellent chippy. We asked on Instagram for readers to tell us their favorites and have compiled them into a bracket for you to vote on.See the Story
We're looking for the best fish and chips in RI. Vote in round 1 of our bracket.
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'You don't see this every day': Why is the Washington Bridge so strange?
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Providence, Rhode Island · ProvidenceThe Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is facing a $18 million budget deficit. The agency will likely need to impose a long list of service cuts. CNN's John Sutter decided to try getting around exclusively by bus for a week. Commuting to downtown Providence from Cranston was easy and stress-free.See the Story
What's it like to rely on RIPTA to get around the state? We tried it for a week.
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