A 32-year old North Providence man was ordered held without bail Monday, no plea was entered to a change that he murdered a man in Providence early Saturday morning in the Olneyville section of the capital, according to court records. … MORE
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Despite high infection rate, Providence vaccination rate low
Providence has had among the highest coronavirus infection and hospitalization rates in Rhode Island throughout the coronavirus pandemic, yet it currently has one of the lowest vaccination rates among all cities and towns in the state. … MORE
Providence expands vaccine eligibility in hard-hit sections
Rhode Island’s largest city has received permission from state health officials to start coronavirus vaccine registrations for residents 50 and older who live in the city’s hardest-hit neighborhoods, the mayor announced Tuesday. … MORE
State plans mass vaccination clinic at Dunkin’ Donuts Center
Coronavirus testing at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in downtown Providence is ending Friday and the sports arena will eventually be converted into a mass vaccination site, a state health official said. … MORE
Preservation group puts entire city on most-endangered list
The Providence Preservation Society has for 25 years released a list of most-endangered historic structures and sites in the city. The 2021 list has a surprise — the entire city. … MORE
Providence Police investigate 15th killing in 2020
Police said a 27-year old man was shot and killed while making a music video late Thursday in Lower South Providence, the 15th homicide of the year in the capital. … MORE
Providence unveils program to support small businesses
The city of Providence is throwing a lifeline to small businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic with microgrants of up to $10,000. … MORE
1 killed, 2 hurt in shooting near Rhode Island school
One person was killed and two others were hurt when multiple bullets were fired at a vehicle near a school in Providence, police said.… MORE
Providence to review police & public safety budget, operations
Mayor Jorge Elorza said on Thursday that he is enlisting a financial advisory firm to conduct an independent review of the city’s police and public safety budget and operations as part of what he calls the city’s commitment to social justice and equity. … MORE
Providence Municipal Court reopens for 1st time since March
Providence Municipal Court, which handles disputes involving parking and traffic enforcement in the city, reopened Monday after closing in mid-March because of the coroanvirus. … MORE
