Amy Russo
Providence Journal
Providence, RI, United States
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Will Providence cop keep his job after assault acquittal? How the hearing will play out.
Jeann Lugo made national news after hitting Jennifer Rourke at a State House rally last year. → Read More
Major school bus driver strike averted as Providence drivers ratify contract
Drivers decided not to strike just hours before the school day was set to begin. → Read More
Clock is ticking on Providence bus driver strike. What's at stake and when could it start?
Union members gave a 48-hour delay in hopes of getting what they want. → Read More
Providence snowstorm prep: Providence schools closed, emergency shelters open
Mayor Smiley says the city is prepared for its first plowable snowfall. → Read More
First Student makes last effort to avert major PPSD bus driver strike
Transportation company First Student has made its last offer to drivers. → Read More
Years before announcing closings, Providence dramatically cut funding for these two schools
Two elementary schools saw proposed funding dwindle long before they were slated to shutter. → Read More
A school serving students with special needs may close, and parents worry they have no alternative
Parents of students at the Northern Rhode Island Collaborative don't know where their students might go next. → Read More
Brown University offering Providence students pre-college program scholarships
In the past, some families may not have been comfortable providing personal financial information for need-based aid. → Read More
Providence mayor reveals legislative wishlist, including raising payments from tax-exempt institutions
The mayor's legislative wishlist seeks to get the city's "fair share" from tax-exempt properties. → Read More
Providence School Board elects president, 'I look forward to the work that is ahead'
Erlin Rogel will succeed former President Kinzel Thomas, whose term expired last month. → Read More
Providence's speed-bump projects are on hold — here's why.
The city may seek out a firm to help it review speed bumps across the city. → Read More
Third high-level Providence schools administrator leaves district in a matter of months
James Boyd's departure was announced in a letter this week. → Read More
ACLU, RI Legal Services file federal complaint against PPSD. Here's what it says.
Parents allegedly did not received important documents about services for special needs children. → Read More
Finding a primary care doctor in Rhode Island is getting more difficult. Here's why
Even doctors themselves can't find primary care doctors in Rhode Island. Here's what's driving the shortage. → Read More
High winds shatter Cranston Street Armory windows, causing temperature drop
Repairs are underway at the Providence warming center, one of 8 offering relief from frigid temperatures hitting RI. Some people are relocating. → Read More
Tensions over Broad Street School closure boil over at RIDE meeting. Here's what happened.
RIDE's K-12 Council meeting went into recess after shouts broke out from a crowd upset by abruptly announced school closures. → Read More
John Lombardi becomes chief judge in Providence as Caprio gets volunteer emeritus role
Lombardi will take Caprio's place at the top of Providence's municipal court. → Read More
From Congress to the classroom, here's what's next for Jim Langevin
Now in retirement, Langevin will take on two new roles offering expertise on government and cybersecurity. → Read More
Judge Caprio retiring as chief justice, fate of 'Caught in Providence' show unclear
The chief judge will make a bid for an emeritus role that would be done on a volunteer basis for no pay. → Read More
As PPSD moves forward with closing schools, parents call for a pause
The elementary school's Parent-Teacher Organization wants more time. The district is moving forward. → Read More