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Sara Miron Bloom is now acting U.S. attorney for Rhode Island following the resignation of Zachary Cunha on Feb. 17, 2025. She was previously First Assistant U.S. Attorney, a position she held since January 2022.

A Quiet Promotion to Rhode Island’s Acting U.S. Attorney for Sara Miron Bloom

Rhode Island’s number two federal prosecutor is now the top one — for now.Sara Miron Bloom is now Acting U.S. Attorney following the resignation of…

U.S. Sen. Jack Reed is seen introducing a speaker at a Veterans Day event in Bristol, Rhode Island on Nov. 11, 2024. To Reed’s Right is Kasim J. Yarn, the director of the Rhode Island Department of Veterans Affairs.

Reed and Colleagues Want to Know What Elon Musk is Up To With Veterans’ Data

U.S. Sen. Jack Reed has joined four other Democratic senators in asking questions about the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s…

Democratic State Rep. Enrique Sanchez of Providence, left, is seen in the passenger seat of his attorney’s Cadillac following his initial appearance before the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal on Feb. 19, 2025. Sanchez is being represented by Rep. John Lombardi, a Providence Democrat.

Judge Suspends License of State Rep Charged with Drunk Driving, Allows Work-Related Travel

A state traffic court judge on Wednesday suspended the license of a Providence state legislator charged with driving while intoxicated earlier this month…

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's choice to be director of the FBI, appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.

Trump Loyalist Kash Patel is Narrowly Confirmed as FBI Director by Senate Despite Deep Democratic Doubts

The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement…

Capturing A Moment in Time: A Personal Reflection On Rhode Island Photographers and Their Impact

'We as journalists create a first draft of history'

A sign advertising a CoinFlip crypto kiosk is seen in a business’ window on Atwells Avenue in Providence. Lawmakers and advocacy organizations like AARP are looking to tighten regulations to protect older adults from scams involving the machines.

New Bill Aims to Regulate Crypto ATMs in Rhode Island

The bill would require cryptocurrency kiosk operators to get licensed, limit daily transactions, and provide receipts

Historic Discovery: Rhode Island Professor Unearths Fugitive Slave’s Long-Lost Autobiography

The writings describe the accounts of John Swanson Jacobs and how he escaped slavery twice

The Rhode Island Department of Education receives millions of dollars in federal funding.

‘It’s Heartbreaking’: RI Children’s Advocate Laments the Potential Loss of Federal Funding for Schools

Rhode Island Kids Count executive director Paige Parks says if the U.S. Department of Education is scaled back or abolished, the subsequent loss of federal funding would be “catastrophic” for local school districts

Sheldon Whitehouse to White House: Is Musk Running the Government Without Confirmation?

U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) wants clarity from the White House on what exactly the world’s richest man is doing to help President Donald Trump’s…

The city of Providence began tracking energy and emissions use from large, city-owned buildings in 2024, with plans to include private buildings this year.

Another Year, Another Decarbonization Bill; And More Angst About a Deadline

Perennial push for a state building energy benchmarking program is fueled by success story in Providence

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