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From late-night meals to lively murals and unlikely friendships, Leo’s in Providence’s Jewelry District was more than a restaurant — it was a cultural crossroads. As Rhode Islanders mourn the loss of John Rector, the man behind the magic, former patrons reflect on the food, art, and community that made Leo’s a legend
Despite unanimous House opposition, Senate leaders opt not to stop $82K in raises for 11 of Gov. McKee’s department heads amid budget deficit and economic uncertainty
Hackers exploited stolen credentials to infiltrate RIBridges for five months while Deloitte failed to act on hundreds of firewall alerts. Now, state officials vow accountability, credit monitoring, and a push to reduce reliance on outside vendors
A New Bedford man originally from Guatemala who was detained by ICE agents in a road stop last month has been released on bond from a New Hampshire detention facility
Nurses, mental health workers and other employees at a psychiatric hospital in Providence have been on strike with their union, the Service Employees International Union local 1199, since early Thursday morning
At Holidaze Stained Glass, Karyn Szaro blends creativity, adventure, and connection—turning every class into a vibrant celebration of spirit and self-expression
Charlestown Democrat Jennifer Douglas pays fine and turns in late reports to settle three-year-old case
An independent disciplinary process at Brown University has exonerated an undergraduate accused of violating campus policies with a DOGE-inspired stunt