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If you plan to take the ferry to Bristol this weekend, you may want to pack a lunch and nap. According to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), there won’t be any ferry shuttle service from Bristol on Saturday, December 30. The ferry shuttle service to Bristol is free and runs seven days a […]

The Jamestown Town Council is considering a proposal that would repeal the town’s zoning ordinance and make changes to the existing code. The proposed changes, which include a repeal of the existing chapter 82- zoning ordinance and replacement by a new ordinance being considered for adoption, are scheduled to be discussed during a public hearing […]

Several new laws will be enacted in Rhode Island on Jan. 1, 2024, including a plastic bag ban and an increase in the state’s minimum wage. The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles will also start giving state identification cards to those who can’t legally live in the U.S. with proper documentation. The new laws […]

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority will run all of its fixed bus routes on a Sunday/holiday schedule on New Year’s Day, the agency announced Wednesday. All RIPTA offices will be closed when the holiday, as well as flex service and paratransit services, will also not be available. The RSide program, however, will operate on […]

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will change the Providence Viaduct’s traffic pattern on January 6, 2023. The change is part of the Providence Viaduct Northbound project, which aims to make the highway safer and reduce traffic. The most notable change will be the relocation of Exit 38 (old Exit 23) for Route 146 […]

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will conclude its pilot program that aimed to increase public transportation ridership by offering free rides in Central Falls and Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center. The pilot program, launched in March 2022, will conclude on December 31, 2023. During this time, a virtual boundary (geofence) was created around Central […]

The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources released a list of its accomplishments for 2023, underscoring the state’s progress in its efforts to meet the goals outlined by the Rhode Island Act on Climate. The OER highlighted its key programs and policies to diversify the state’s renewable energy portfolio, reduce emissions, and increase energy efficiency. […]

Governor Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee released a statement on Friday wishing everyone in Rhode Island a wonderful and happy Christmas. In their statement, the McKee family said, “Christmas has so many meanings for so many different people. For our family, it’s always been a time for celebrating togetherness, reminiscing on traditions created […]

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Rhode Island Department of Health have issued a statement recommending the lifting of recreational advisories for several bodies of water that were found to have high levels of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria. The advisories were issued for Waterman Reservoir in Glocester/Greenville, Little Pond in […]

The Portsmouth Republican Town Committee (PRTC) will host a signature party on Jan. 6, 2024, as a part of the upcoming Republican Presidential Primary Petition Period. The event, scheduled from 10 am to 2 pm, will be held at the Portsmouth Senior Center Library. Beverages and light snacks will be available. Signing petitions in support […]

With the holiday season in full swing, Rhode Island officials say they’re cracking down on impaired driving. On Thursday, public safety leaders from around the state came together to deliver a clear message about the risks of driving under the influence. “Ensuring that everyone who lives, works, and visits Providence feels safe is my top […]