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Rhode Island Auditor General David Bergantino said that it’s basically ‘expected’ that every child care provider in a recent audit had at least one violation, given ‘the number of regulations they are subject to.’

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Education

Auditor General Paints a Picture of Imperfect Safety in R.I. Child Care Facilities

August 18, 2025

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Alexander Castro

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Health

Butler Hospital and Striking Union Reach a ‘Tentative Agreement’

If approved, the deal would end a three-month strike at the psychiatric hospital that has forced the hospital to close nearly 100 beds

August 18, 2025

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Lynn Arditi

The City of Providence wants to investigate consolidating certain data sources across municipal and school district networks when its schools return from state to local control. The district superintendent is concerned about the plan’s finer points when it comes to data sharing. (Photo illustration by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)

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Health

How Patients Can Protect Themselves in the Wake of Recent Medical Data Breaches in Rhode Island

Tech experts say these incidents are becoming increasingly difficult to prevent, thanks to hackers who use artificial intelligence to their advantage

August 18, 2025

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Luis Hernandez

The Superman building in downtown Providence has sat empty since 2013. State legislation headed to the Rhode Island Senate Wednesday would allow the owner to qualify for a sales tax waiver on construction materials.

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News + Culture

Redevelopment of Providence’s ‘Superman Building’ to Continue After Owner’s Death

High Rock Development announced that the Massachusetts-based company is still committed to the project

August 18, 2025

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Ian Donnis

Maurice "Mo" Methot rocking the sunglasses on the Ocean State Sessions set.

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Arts + Entertainment

From Woodstock Vows to Multilingual Rock: Providence-Based Gained In Translation’s Global Sound

Led by polyglot vocalist Victoria Richter, the Rhode Island band blends over 10 languages, decades of love, and fearless musical experimentation into a one-of-a-kind performance style

August 15, 2025

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Dewey Raposo

A new legislative commission studying graduation rates and other ways to increase academic success for students in foster care held its first meeting on Aug. 13, 2025, in Providence at the Rhode Island State House.

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Education

Rhode Island’s Foster Kids Struggle to Graduate High School. 17 People Hope to Fix That

‘The adults in the room need to get their act together and work on doing better for this cohort of kids. We should be able to get this right. It’s Rhode Island’

August 15, 2025

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Alexander Castro

Providence Police Sgt. Joseph Hanley is currently serving a 45-day suspension.

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News + Culture

Police Body Cameras Are Supposed to Shed Light. R.I. Rules Let Officers Keep Footage in the Dark

Advocates call for strengthening state regulations on the heels of Pawtucket shooting, Providence ICE arrest

August 15, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

A New Bedford School Department building.

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Immigration

Immigrant Advocates Cheer New Bedford School Committee’s ‘Safe Zone’

The resolution will affirm New Bedford Public Schools’ protocols when it comes to handling interactions with immigration authorities

August 15, 2025

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Paul C. Kelly Campos

Greta Granite, one of the first two trolls built by Thomas Dambo in Rhode Island, will be joined by three others this month.

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Arts + Entertainment

First Look: Thomas Dambo Builds Three New Giant Trolls in Rhode Island for Global ‘Troll Map’ Project

The world-renowned recycle artist is crafting trolls in North Kingstown, East Providence, and Arcadia State Park—using reclaimed materials to inspire exploration and raise awareness about waste

August 14, 2025

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Ross Lippman

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Education

Exactly What is in the Ivy League deals With the Trump Administration – and How They Compare

Following settlements with Columbia and Brown, Harvard is poised to join a growing list of elite universities agreeing to multimillion-dollar payouts and campus reforms in exchange for restored federal support

August 14, 2025

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Brendan Cantwell, Michigan State University