Steph Machado
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Providence, RI, United States
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FBI investigating Providence business
A spokesperson for the FBI’s Boston office said agents are conducting a court-authorized search at a Branch Avenue business. → Read More
Cicilline to leave Congress, lead RI Foundation
The announcement will shake up Rhode Island politics. → Read More
RI judge hit by vehicle outside State House
The extent of the injuries are unknown at this time, and it’s unclear whether the driver will be facing any charges. → Read More
Oscar Perez to serve as next Providence police chief
Perez has been a Providence police officer for nearly 30 years. → Read More
Judge Frank Caprio to retire from Providence Municipal Court
Chief Judge Frank Caprio will be retiring from the Providence Municipal Court, amid questions about his show Caught in Providence and whether he has the votes to be reappointed. → Read More
Marshals arrest Rhode Island murder suspect in Youngstown
Martinez was wanted by police for allegedly murdering a man in Providence on Monday. → Read More
Providence homicide suspect arrested in Ohio
Martinez was wanted by police for allegedly murdering a man in Providence on Monday. → Read More
Attleboro special mayoral election set for Feb. 28
The election is being held to replace Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux, who is set to become Bristol County sheriff. → Read More
Staff meetings called at Prov. schools after district confirms building closures
The district confirmed two buildings will close, but wouldn’t say which ones. → Read More
Here’s how much cannabis was sold in RI in the first week
Less than half of cannabis sales in the first week were for recreational marijuana. → Read More
First Lady Jill Biden throws support behind McKee, Dems in RI visit
First Lady Jill Biden touched down at T.F. Green International Airport Wednesday afternoon. → Read More
Rookie Providence cop fired after suspect escapes from hospital
Probationary officer Rommy Morel was fired after multiple infractions, including the suspect’s escape. → Read More
In historic move, RI lawmakers vote to legalize recreational marijuana
The governor is expected to sign the legislation by the end of the week, immediately making cannabis possession legal in Rhode Island. → Read More
RI leaders roll out $220 million plan to renovate ‘Superman’ building
Rhode Island’s tallest building has been empty and decaying in the heart of downtown for the past decade. → Read More
Seth Magaziner announces run for Congress
Magaziner, who is term-limited as treasurer, had kicked off his gubernatorial race in September. → Read More
RI updates isolation and quarantine rules for K-12 schools
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The R.I. Department of Health has updated its COVID guidance for K-12 schools to include shorter isolation and quarantine lengths, a new “monitor-to-stay” protocol and removing a requirement for asymptomatic close contacts to get a negative test. The new guidance means students and staff who are “close contacts” of a COVID […] → Read More
Providence teacher vacancies climb to 124 ahead of first day
The number of teacher vacancies is up from two weeks ago. → Read More
RI Senate approves recreational marijuana bill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Senate became the first chamber of the General Assembly to ever vote in favor of recreational marijuana on Tuesday, though the legislation still has a ways to go before potentially becoming law. The vote was 29 to 9. The historic vote came on the same day that Connecticut’s […] → Read More
RI education commissioner asks Prov. superintendent to resign
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — One week after a high-ranking Providence schools administrator resigned following an assault arrest, Rhode Island’s education commissioner is asking the man wh… → Read More
Correia convicted of 21 counts of extortion, fraud, filing false tax returns
The former Fall River mayor was found not guilty of three counts against him. → Read More