LIVESTREAM: Frank Caprio’s Funeral Service

August 29, 2025

The Funeral Mass of beloved Judge Frank Caprio, celebrated by Archbishop Richard G. Henning, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence, Rhode Island.

News + Culture

Judge Frank Caprio Honored With Rhode Island’s Version of a State Funeral

Thousands paid tribute to the beloved “nicest judge in the world” as Archbishop Richard Henning led his funeral Mass, followed by a procession through Atwells Avenue and final burial in Cranston

August 29, 2025 08:21 AM

David Wright

Politics + Justice

Federal judge blocks Trump administration request for Rhode Island voter data

Judge calls the Justice Department’s request a “fishing expedition” for sensitive voter information

April 17, 2026

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Housing

Rent control ordinance vetoed by Providence mayor

The city council approved the Providence Rent Stabilization Act on Thursday, which would have placed a 4% cap on annual rent increases for most Providence apartments

April 17, 2026

Ben Berke

Economy

Rhode Island bet big on truck tolls. The payoff still hasn’t come

Officials project $38 million a year once tolling resumes, but spending obligations have outpaced revenue by millions

April 17, 2026

Ian Donnis

Housing

Rent control passes in Providence, but mayor plans to veto

The Providence City Council is still one vote short of a supermajority that could override Mayor Brett Smiley’s expected veto. The policy would cap annual rent increases at 4% with exceptions for owner-occupants.

April 16, 2026

Ben Berke