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COLUMN | DAN MCGOWANTina Pedersen needs a hand (actually, a van)
It’s time to step up, Rhode Island, for the woman who has stepped up for us so many times.
RI POLITICS
LGBTQ advocates praise removal of R.I. legislator from House committee
Speaker Shekarchi removed Representative Robert Quattrocchi, a Scituate Republican, from a House committee Thursday after he asked Representative Rebecca Kislak, a Providence Democrat who is a lesbian, if she is a pedophile.
R.I. Republican removed from committee Thursday after asking Democratic colleague ‘Are you a pedophile?’
RHODE MAP
McKee starts to shake up the convention center board
His first two targets are the father of Helena Foulkes, his political rival last fall, and someone who supported her campaign.
CENTRAL FALLS
After body found last fall, some recall Central Falls’ ‘Sparkle City’ era
As police work to solve the mystery, some people remember the legacy of the Sheridan Street address where the body was found and the Sportsman’s Lounge once was, a hub for the growing Colombian community in the 1980s, and the unlikely epicenter of cocaine for all of New England.
INVESTIGATION
Michael Mota and the art of the Virtual Con
The secret behind this businessman’s success? Tireless networking, great timing — and some smoke and mirrors.
Michael Mota, CEO of VirtualCons, is being sued by Harrah’s for $274,000R.I. housing secretary says ‘all options are on the table’ for Memorial Hospital
RI CRIMER.I. man who recorded himself sexually assaulting teenage girls is sentenced to 30 years in prison
In one case, Francis Scott pretended to be a driver for a ride-hailing service and offered to drive a girl, 15, to school, the U.S. attorney’s office said. Instead, he drove her to a secluded area, took her phone and recorded himself assaulting her, prosecutors said.
RI POLITICS
Joseph Powers elected Rhode Island Republican Party chair
The Republican State Central Committee chooses the former state Senate candidate over their former chair, Giovanni Cicione.
COMMENTARY | GREG MILLER
Envisioning blue economy opportunities for a vacant Port of Providence landmark
Legacy sites like the Providence Gas Company Purifier House on Allens Avenue are integral in the city’s transformation.
BOOKS
The two sides of author Jessica Olien
Jamestown, R.I., author set down a lovable children’s series to write a cozy murder mystery.
CULTURE
What is Ramadan? Explaining the Muslim holy month.
Ramadan, a holy month for Muslims, started Wednesday evening, with the first fast on Thursday. Here's what to know about it.

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RI BUSINESS

‘I have a lot of faith’: McKee still believes Tidewater stadium project will happen

R.I. Governor Dan McKee said Thursday he remains optimistic about the Tidewater Landing soccer stadium project in Pawtucket, even after news that Pawtucket had not yet gone out for financing on a big chunk of the public’s support for it.

RI BUSINESS

Michael Mota, CEO of VirtualCons, is being sued by Harrah’s for $274,000

This is the latest lawsuit filed against Mota, a Rhode Island businessman and mob enthusiast who is being chased for money in multiple states by creditors, investors, and vendors.

Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: March 24-31

This week: Triceratops in Providence, snacks, wine and art, culinary cooking class, and more.

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PODCASTHomeless in R.I.: ‘Oh, it can happen to you. It can absolutely happen to anybody.’
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Holly Barchie says even a hard-working, middle-class family like hers can end up without a home amid the state’s housing crisis.
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THINGS TO DOBest things to do in Rhode Island this week: March 24-31
This week: Triceratops in Providence, snacks, wine and art, culinary cooking class, and more.
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PROVIDENCE

Providence towing contract dispute drags up old feuds, new accusations

In a lawsuit filed in Superior Court, State Towing Service, Inc. says Providence wouldn’t pay its invoices, then awarded lucrative towing work to another company — illegally.

RI BUSINESS

Superman building developer still does not have a timeline for construction

Nearly a year after plans to fill the long-vacant Industrial National Bank building in Providence were unveiled, required agreements with state entities still have not been signed.

COLUMN | DAN MCGOWAN

Tina Pedersen needs a hand (actually, a van)

It’s time to step up, Rhode Island, for the woman who has stepped up for us so many times.

College basketball

Providence hires Kim English to replace Ed Cooley as men’s basketball coach

English, 34, was 34-29 in two seasons at George Mason, and led the Patriots to a 20-13 record this season.

RI POLITICS

R.I. GOP voting for a new leader Saturday

Former chair Giovanni Cicione and former state Senate candidate Joseph Powers are vying to succeed Sue Cienki as state Republican Party chair.

DEVELOPMENT

‘Bureaucratic blinders and lack of alignment with state housing goals’ are derailing housing construction in R.I., developers say

Rhode Island is an outlier in the region, some developers say, in its approach to whether the impact of the pandemic warrants extending historic tax credit contract deadlines.

RHODE MAP

A Rhode Island political power player is retiring

Armand E. Sabitoni, the general secretary-treasurer of the Laborers' International Union of North America, is stepping away after nearly 22 years.

PODCAST

Homeless in R.I.: ‘Oh, it can happen to you. It can absolutely happen to anybody.’

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Holly Barchie says even a hard-working, middle-class family like hers can end up without a home amid the state’s housing crisis.