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Homelessness increased by 35% in Rhode Island last year, according to a new report
The state of homelessness in Rhode Island remains grim, according to a newly-released report from the Rhode Island Coalition ...
Food insecurity soars to all-time high in Rhode Island
Nearly two in every five households across the Ocean State struggle to afford adequate meals for their families, according to ...
The little-known lobbyist who brought pro soccer to Rhode Island
Meet Peter Baptista, a 39-year-old fan of the movie “Jerry Maguire” who has proven that relationships – and some well-timed ...
A state-run revolving fund could redefine public housing in Rhode Island
The phrase “public housing” conjures up visions of rundown, barracks-style buildings that increase crime and sink property ...
Grist on MSN6d
Can unions save offshore wind from Trump?
The unions’ report calls for building 9 gigawatts of offshore wind energy in the waters off Rhode Island, Connecticut, and ...
What's Up Newp1d
Members of the ‘Greatest Generation’ reflect on World War II service during presentation at NUWC Division Newport
By NUWC Division Newport Public Affairs About 10,000 Sailors served aboard 130 landing craft support (LCS) ships during World ...
WPRI 121h
Community Focus: RI Community Food Bank’s Andrew Schiff
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — According to a new report from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank ... 12 News at 4 to break ...
What's Up Newp5d
RISavers: A step towards closing the retirement savings gap in Rhode Island
A new program announced today by General Treasurer James A. Diossa will help Rhode Islanders who do not have access to a ...
Rhode Island’s homeless have a story to tell. Low wages, high rents, few shelters add to suffering.
Wilma Smith of Pawtucket stood before a crowd of nearly 200 people at CIC Providence this week and told her story. She talked ...
Pensions&Investments6d
Rhode Island to launch auto-IRA savings program for private sector employees in partnership with Connecticut
Rhode Island will launch the RISavers program, a public retirement savings program for private sector workers in the state who are not currently offered a retirement savings option by their employer, ...