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Angela "AGONZA" Gonzalez has a newly installed set of murals located at the Hartford Park housing development. This public art project is one of several taking place throughout the city as part of the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism (ACT) Public Art Residency, an initiative of the Departments Public Art Program. The six-month residency program places artists in city facilities to engage directly with residents and staff.
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First-ever Providence Public Housing murals pay homage to immigrants

The paintings, by artist Angela “AGONZA” Gonzalez, represent the past and future of the community, anchored by the present.

Remaking Policy | Globe Magazine
“As a law enforcement officer, you go into a variety of situations, all the way from homicide to minor disturbances. When you go in there with education, you go in there with solutions available to you,” says Anthony Roberson, the new chief in Central Falls and former Providence police officer.
A teacher said he was destined for failure. Now he’s a police chief with a PhD
Anthony Roberson understands the power of positive relationships and wants his officers in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to forge them with the people they serve.

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A campus scene of the University of Rhode Island, in South Kingstown, R.I., Wednesday, July 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
R.I. students feel the burden of borrowing to pay for college
Student loan debt relief would make a difference, they say -- but $50,000 may not be enough

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With an uptick in walk-in customers and orders for Mother's Day, flower shops in Rhode Island are seeing a boost to their businesses, which were hard hit during the pandemic.
As pandemic eases, florists’ businesses blossom again in Rhode Island
Cancelled weddings have been rescheduled, and Mother’s Day offers a much-welcomed boost.

COMMENTARYCarbon taxes don’t do enough. It’s time for a ‘harm tax’
When discussing how to grow the green economy, we must find ways to protect vulnerable communities along with the environment.

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People outside of Ellie’s in Providence.
Downtown Providence roars back to life
“Providence is open for business and we are excited to safely welcome folks back to our vibrant downtown,” Mayor Jorge Elorza said.

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From left: Mark Hellendrung, President and CEO of Narragansett Brewing Company at at the new brewery in Providence, with production manager Tony Barber and head brewer Lee Lord.
Narragansett is opening a brewery in Providence. Yes, the public will be able to grab a pint
Rhode Island native Mark Hellendrung is bringing the iconic beer company back home, with a grand opening planned for Memorial Day weekend.

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Video from body-worn cameras shows police shining flashlights on a man as he rolled on the ground.
Man dies after brief struggle with police in Providence, investigation underway
Video from body-worn cameras shows the incident from start to finish. Police and the attorney general’s office are investigating the incident.

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The cities and towns that are vaccinating the most young people in Rhode Island

It has been nearly three weeks since Rhode Island made everyone age 16 and over eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, and we know that 581,000 residents of all ages have received at least one shot since December.
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From supporting US forces in Afghanistan to running Rhode Island’s COVID-19 response

How Thomas McCarthy, the executive director of the state’s COVID-19 Response Team, took the lessons he learned through multiple tours of duty and applied them to the pandemic.
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Rhode Island 2030: Governor McKee gathers ideas for how R.I. can spend federal funds

State could bolster its economy by focusing on clean energy and life sciences, strategist says.

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RI BUSINESSNominations open for 2021 Top Places to Work in Rhode Island. Is your company one of them?
Boston Globe’s annual Top Places to Work survey will focus on Rhode Island for the first time. Here's how you can nominate your company.

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Tom McCarthy, executive director of the state's COVID-19 response, addresses the media at the weekly COVID-19 press conference in Providence on April 29.

From supporting US forces in Afghanistan to running Rhode Island’s COVID-19 response

How Thomas McCarthy, the executive director of the state’s COVID-19 Response Team, took the lessons he learned through multiple tours of duty and applied them to the pandemic.

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Governor Daniel J. McKee has launched a series of "Rhode Island 2030 Community Conversations"

Rhode Island 2030: Governor McKee gathers ideas for how R.I. can spend federal funds

State could bolster its economy by focusing on clean energy and life sciences, strategist says.

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The Rhode Island State House.

House passes bill to boost Rhode Island’s minimum wage

The rate would rise from $11.50 to $15 per hour over four years, bringing it in line with neighboring states.

Former Fall River mayor Jasiel Correia is accused of a slew of financial crimes.

Testimony ends in federal corruption case against former Fall River mayor

Jasiel Correia’s lawyers called only three witnesses and the judge instructed jurors that they should not be influenced by Correia’s decision not to take the stand in his own defense.

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A man holds his vaccination reminder card after having received his first shot at a pop-up vaccination.

Bill would prohibit vaccine passports in Rhode Island

Colleges and universities have announced they’ll require proof of having received the COVID-19 vaccine. One lawmaker want to be sure other industries don’t follow suit.

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Major Michael Urso, left, and Col. Brendan Doherty, both formerly from the Rhode Island State Police, pose for a photo during the premiere of movie “Vault” in 2019.

Former head of Rhode Island State Police gets new gig: Lobbyist

Brendan P. Doherty has worn a lot of hats. Some people may be surprised by his latest one.

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A surfer in front of the Towers in Narragansett, Rhode Island.

The fight over a 10-foot swath of sand along Rhode Island’s shoreline

The House and Senate are currently considering legislation that would decriminalize trespassing along the mean high tide line. But the House Speaker is not convinced.

CORONAVIRUS
Tom Whalen prepares meals in a Rhode Island kitchen.

Beginning Friday, R.I. business restrictions are relaxing. Here’s what you need to know

Among the changes: restaurants can increase capacity to 80 percent, bars still have to use plexiglass, and masks will still be required indoors.

CORONAVIRUS
Governor Daniel McKee.

90 percent of Rhode Island teachers, staff, and child care workers have now been vaccinated, McKee says

About 90 percent of Rhode Island teachers, school staff, and child care workers have now been vaccinated against COVID-19, Governor Dan McKee said at a Thursday press conference on the state’s vaccination effort.

CORONAVIRUS
There are 13,500 Rhode Islanders over the age of 75 years old that still haven’t received a COVID-19 vaccine, said Thomas McCarthy, the executive director of the state’s COVID-19 Response Team Thursday.

At-home vaccine clinics are coming for Rhode Islanders 75 and older

The state’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout is moving to a more-targeted approach.

RI BUSINESS
After nearly two decades, Bank of America in Rhode Island president Bill Hatfield announces he will retire this July.

Bill Hatfield to retire as Bank of America R.I. president

He has been with the company for 40 years, and has been market president since 2004.