A 19-year-old man was shot by someone inside a vehicle as he walked along a Providence street and then run over by the same vehicle, city police said at a news conference Tuesday. … MORE
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2 men get prison terms for shooting at Providence nightclub
Two Massachusetts men have been sent to prison for shooting up a Rhode Island nightclub they had previously been asked to leave, shooting one person in the back in the process, prosecutors announced Tuesday. … MORE
UPDATE: 2 men shot and killed during early morning fight
Police say two men who were asked to leave an after-hours party in Providence over the weekend were shot and killed during a fight outside. … MORE
Scooters, e-bikes return to Providence
Electric bikes and scooters are returning to Providence streets through an arrangement between the city and bike share service Spin, a division of Ford Motor Company, several years after earlier efforts with other companies were discontinued after being plagued by thefts and vandalism. … MORE
Providence homeless encampment allowed to stay for now
A homeless encampment in Providence where people were ordered to leave by Friday will be allowed to stay for now after Mayor Jorge Elorza visited the site. … MORE
Bright lights distinguish winning bridge design
A winning proposal in a competition to revive an abandoned railroad bridge stuck in the “up” position over the Seekonk River would use bright, LED lights to make the Crook Point Bascule Bridge a nighttime draw.… MORE
Officials call for stricter laws to tackle rash of shootings
Addressing gun violence in Rhode Island will require stricter gun laws as well as improved social programs that address the underlying socioeconomic issues, congressional, state and city leaders said at a news conference Monday held in response to several recent shootings in the state. … MORE
Police: 9 wounded in Providence, Rhode Island, shooting
Nine people were wounded Thursday evening in Rhode Island’s capital in what police there believe to be the largest shooting in city history.… MORE
Historical report released as part of reparations effort
Providence released a lengthy historical report on racism on Monday as part of the Rhode Island capital city’s efforts to provide reparations to Black and Native American residents. … MORE
Rhode Island unveils details of vaccine eligibility timeline
An increased supply of COVID-19 vaccines as well as increased capacity to administer them with the planned opening of two more mass vaccination sites will help Rhode Island accelerate the immunization process, state officials announced Thursday.… MORE
