Patrick Brearley, 42, is facing charges of simple assault, obstructing an officer in execution of duty, and disorderly ...

A demolition contractor is set to begin work this week to remove a crane barge from the Providence River that sunk in a nor'easter in 2017.

With hundreds staying outside in life-threatening conditions, Rhode Island needs to scale up shelter capacity. But it’s critical to stay focused on the lack of affordable housing, writes Crossroads’ ...

After more than five years under state control, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is asking state lawmakers to force the ...

Two days after Providence’s City Council Chambers were controversially opened to the city’s homeless population, the council ...

The Providence City Council approved a resolution Thursday night calling on Gov. Dan McKee to declare homelessness a public ...

When Providence Mayor Brett Smiley laid out his legislative priorities for 2025, he made it clear that he wants the city to ...

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said he wants the school district back under city control by July. The school district is ...

The Providence City Council has passed a resolution urging Gov. Dan McKee to declare a public health state of emergency to ...

The DaVinci Center, a non-profit community center on Charles Street, opened its doors as a warming center Wednesday night.

Councilor Justin Roias said 31 homeless people slept inside the city council chambers Tuesday night without issue.

People experiencing homelessness stayed overnight in the Providence City Council chambers despite Mayor Brett Smiley's disapproval.